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.
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South Berwick’s ski hill draws fans eager for natural snow, community charm
In operation since 1939, the volunteer-run Powderhouse Hill has been a staple of South Berwick winters for generations.
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Volunteers make for smooth operation at Cape Elizabeth ice rink
Now in its third year, the Cape Elizabeth Community Arena hosts skating lessons, recreational hockey leagues and free open skating sessions.
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Brunswick Parks and Recreation’s 57th ski and skate sale is Sunday
The Brunswick Parks and Recreation Department’s 57th annual ski and skate sale is from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Brunswick Rec Center, 220 Neptune Drive, Brunswick. The sale offers hundreds of skis, skates, boots and recreation equipment. Vendors will be selling new items and there will be used items available for purchase. Community […]
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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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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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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: An exciting opening day at Rangeley Lakes Trails Center
We’d been waiting for a couple of weeks for opening day at Rangeley Lakes Trails Center. I wanted to ski and my wife, Nancy, planned to snowshoe. Dec. 9 was the magical day. A phone call confirmed that many of the ski trails were groomed for classic and skate skiing and snowshoe trails packed by […]
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$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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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.