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Vermont to pay $16.5 million to settle lawsuits by foreign investors in fraudulent ski development

by LISA RATHKE Associated Press July 5, 2023July 5, 2023

The former owners of Jay Peak were accused of misusing more than half of about $400 million raised for ski area developments from foreign investors through a visa program that offered the investors a chance at permanent U.S. residency.

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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: A Baxter State Park winter expedition, Part III — final adventures

by Ron Chase Seniors Not Acting Their Age April 17, 2023April 17, 2023

Since several of us had completed three arduous mountain hikes, skiing was the primary focus for the majority of our group on the fifth day of our six-day Baxter State Park winter expedition. We had been residing in the bunkhouse at South Branch Pond in the northeastern sector of the park during that timeframe, and […]

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Cape Elizabeth Capers Winter Athletes of the Year

by Michael Hoffer April 8, 2023

State champions in skiing and swimming are this year’s selections.

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski trial defense leans heavily on experts

by SAM METZ Associated Press March 29, 2023March 29, 2023

A Utah man is suing the actor, saying that her recklessness on the slope caused a crash that left him with lasting symptoms. Paltrow says the man veered into her from behind.

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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Adventurous skiing at Mount Blue State Park

by Ron Chase Seniors Not Acting Their Age March 26, 2023March 26, 2023

Mount Blue State Park offers one of the finest Nordic skiing opportunities in western Maine. Located in the mountainous region of Weld, the park has about 15 miles of trails groomed for classic skiing. Consisting of five loop trails of varying length and difficulty, there is something for virtually every cross-country ski enthusiast. My book, […]