Wherever there are mountains and cross-country trails catering to skiers, there’s no bemoaning those season-extending snowstorms.
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Foundation that tried to buy Saddleback is still meeting in case deal crumbles
The group hopes to be in position to purchase the ski area if the Majella Group doesn’t.
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Saddleback buyer’s intentions concern state official
Maine’s economic development chief responds to a report that the buyer’s primary goal is using the resort to attract foreign investment through the EB-5 visa program.
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Bates sophomore Kaelyn Woods to NCAA Nordic championships
The sophomore from New Gloucester is one of two Bates skiers heading to NCAA championships.
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Skiers briefly stuck on Sugarloaf lifts in power outage
The resort says skiers were stranded for five to 10 minutes before it switched to auxiliary power.
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The Cultivator: Walter Graff and the Appalachian Mountain Club of Maine
Green buildings, employment for locals – it’s the Appalachian Mountain Club of Maine for the win.
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Portland man wins gold medal at Special Olympics in Austria
Lucas Houk wins a 5-kilometer cross-country race in his first competition at the games.
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Skiing in Maine: Powder aplenty at Maine ski areas
The recent rash of snowstorms came just in time for skiers to enjoy school vacation week.
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Sports Digest: Vonn third in downhill at worlds
American Lindsey Vonn at 32 becomes the oldest female medal winner in skiing’s world championships.
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Skiing in Maine: Innovative Mt. Abram stands out among midsized mountains
Spend a day on the slopes in Greenwood.