winter sports
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PublishedFebruary 29, 2024
Climate change cost U.S. ski industry billions, study says, and future depends on emissions
A new study says U.S. ski areas lost $5 billion from 2000 to 2019 as a result of human-caused climate change.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2024
Skijor Skowhegan, back for 6th year, delivers dose of adrenaline for snow lovers after mild winter
Thousands came to the Skowhegan State Fairgrounds to watch the annual skijoring competition, which has become a unique tradition that is growing in popularity.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2024
Seniors Not Acting Their Age: An exciting opening day at Rangeley Lakes Trails Center
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PublishedMarch 28, 2023
$1 million ice rink fundraiser underway in Falmouth
The popular Lee Twombly Pond rink is in need of a new refrigeration system and has hopes of reopening next winter.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2023
Indoor ice rink may be coming to Topsham
Six Rivers Youth Sports purchased Topsham's former Roller World in 2021, transforming it into an indoor sports facility, and plans to add an ice rink next year.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2023
Williams-Cone Elementary competes in WinterKids Winter Games for first time
Sixteen elementary schools across Maine will compete for $30,000 in cash prizes as they face off in outdoor activities.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2022
Black Mountain opens as Maine slopes slide into winter break
A tumultuous run of weather this past week has aided snowmakers as they prepare for skiers. Many of trails have opened in the past month and have special hours for winter break.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2022
Ski swaps offer Midcoast residents bargains and community
Ski swaps in Brunswick and Freeport this weekend will provide a great opportunity for newbies and experts alike to score a bargain on winter sports gear, according to organizers.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2022
3,200 skiers per hour: Sunday River to debut 8-person chairlift
Improvements to Kansas trail among upgrades for 2022-2023 season.