SnowFest includes a series of activities, including the only equestrian skijoring race in the Northeast which involves a horse and rider pulling a snowboarder or an Alpine skier down a 1,000-foot track of gates and jumps.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Western Maine tourism, recreation get a funding boost
The University of Maine has received $286,800 to provide workforce training for the industries.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Pool sales making a big splash due to pandemic
Business is booming for pool dealers as people trade travel for a way to cool off in their backyards. Hot tubs are hot too.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Instead of reacting to the next disaster, let’s prepare for it
Programs are available for communities and businesses to rebuild, but what if we invested more in prevention instead?
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Indoor recreation businesses proceed cautiously toward reopening
How Maine can have groups of people socialize safely under the same roof is a question without an agreed-upon answer.
Posted inLocal & State, Outdoors
BikeMaine cancels its annual cycle around the state
The organization said it was impossible to host the event safely in the middle of a pandemic.
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The Pedal Pusher
The nonprofit Bicycle Coalition of Maine works to make the state’s roads safer for cyclists and pedestrians. In the pandemic, its work has become more pertinent than ever.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Dam relicensing could lead to ‘urban kayak run’ in downtown Auburn
The agreement will allow for a number of annual “flow releases,” which the city is hoping will attract paddlers.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Portland-area land trusts working together to expand open space
We need you to connect with and support us as we provide the escape in nature that so many have enjoyed in recent weeks.
Posted inLocal & State
Woman injured in Waterville tubing accident
Tami Paquet of Unity was sliding down a hill at Quarry Road Recreation Area when the inflatable tube she was on apparently struck a bump and she was ejected and taken to a hospital.