Land ownership changes and rising costs are a threat to the riders, clubs and businesses who love and depend on the multimillion-dollar industry.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Somerset SnowFest kicks off with week of winter activities in Skowhegan
The annual event began with a carnival and fishing derby at Lake George Regional Park and leads into Skijor Skowhegan next weekend.
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Cape Elizabeth hosts the first Cumberland County winter Special Olympics
Cape Elizabeth middle-schoolers organized speed skating, snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Gorham, Standish and Westbrook rinks are ready for skating
Free, public outdoor ice skating is available in the area, including one warming hut.
Posted inLife & Culture, Sports
Pond hockey has kept these Mainers skating along for decades
A group of 60- and 70-year-olds have been skating and playing hockey together for decades. They don’t show any signs of stopping.
Posted inMaine, News
Early season ice can be unpredictable, Maine authorities caution
As waterbodies freeze, officials and scientists urge recreationists to test the ice thickness and carry safety gear.
Posted inMaine, News
Cape Elizabeth community ice rink opening for fourth season Wednesday
With open skates and lessons for all ages, the nonprofit that runs the arena aims to make it accessible.
Posted inBusiness, Do This, Maine, The Maine Forecast
With first major snowfall, Saddleback set to open for skiing and riding Friday
Maine’s third-largest ski mountain will start the season with top-to-bottom skiing and riding available on at least 8 trails.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Snowshoeing in New England found its footing in Maine | Opinion
One man’s hobby in the 1920s wound up becoming a cultural movement.
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Lewiston Special Olympian wins bronze at Italy winter games in ‘opportunity of a lifetime’
Ashley Stasulis has been an athlete most of her life, coming from a sports family.