The developed areas of our state may vary from the hinterlands in some ways, but urban and rural areas also share some similarities. A case in point is the perpetuation of myths and legends. People seek simple solutions to phenomena that are not easily explainable. Speculation turns to rumors, and once they’ve taken hold, they […]

Recently, a snowstorm raged beyond the living room window inches from my nose. As icy flakes sailing parallel to the ground ticked the glass, the pellet-stove fan 20 feet away made a comforting, susurrant sound, sending a steady stream of warmth into the house. As nature flexed her muscles, I marveled — once again — […]

The Ski Museum of Maine will host a slideshow presentation in Cumberland on the subject of Maine’s rich skiing history. The Fireside Chat presentation, “Made in Maine,” will be at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Mabel I. Wilson School multi-purpose room at 343 Tuttle Road in Cumberland Center. There is no cost to attend. The […]

BRIDGTON Land trust leads hike during Mushers Bowl Don’t let the dogs have all the winter fun next weekend during the Mushers Bowl. Join Loon Echo Land Trust for a moderate snowshoe hike to the summit of Bald Pate Mountain. The two-hour hikes will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday and Jan. 23. Hikers will see […]

In 1977, after years in the ski business, I sold my last ski area and left alpine skiing behind, both physically and psychologically. That coincided with the burgeoning national interest in recreational cross-country skiing. Bizarre, I thought, because I grew up and competed in the era of four-event intercollegiate competitors, and we were measured by […]