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As problem of PFAS contamination came to light, ski industry took early steps to ban the chemicals

by Kaitlyn Budion April 3, 2022April 4, 2022

Just a few years ago, fluoro waxes, which contain “forever chemicals,” were used widely in the ski industry, but as evidence of their ill effects grew, the sport made changes.

Skiing, Sports, Varsity Maine

Nordic skiing: Mt. Blue claims boys and girls state championships

by Tony Blasi February 24, 2022February 25, 2022

Cougars senior Emma Charles sweeps the classical and freestyle races for the third time in her career. Maranacook, Yarmouth, Mt. Abram and Fort Kent also win team titles.

Skiing, Sports, Varsity Maine

Skiing: Despite slushy conditions, Mt. Blue boys and girls dominate classical races

by Tony Blasi February 23, 2022

Emma Charles of Mt. Blue and Joey Rouhana of Falmouth take individual titles in Class A and will lead the field for Thursday’s freestyle pursuits.

Skiing, Sports, Varsity Maine

Nordic state championships: Mt. Blue boys and girls dominate classical races in slushy conditions

by Tony Blasi February 23, 2022February 23, 2022

Emma Charles earns another state title. Caribou’s Kayley Bell and Orono’s Ruth White also win girls races, while Falmouth’s Joey Rouhana, Leavitt’s Logan Ouellette and Mt. Abram’s Alex Hemingway are the boys champions.

Skiing, Sports, Varsity Maine

Class B Alpine skiing: Rangeley girls finish third at state championships

by Sun Journal staff report February 18, 2022February 18, 2022

Cape Elizabeth boys and Yarmouth girls win team state titles, while Cape’s Tiernan Lathrop and Dana Schwartz sweep the boys and girls slalom titles, respectively.

Skiing, Sports, Varsity Maine

Skiing: Freeport boys, Mt. Blue girls claim Class A Alpine state titles

by Glenn Jordan February 18, 2022February 18, 2022

On a cold and blustery day under conditions much different than Thursday’s giant slalom, seniors Andrew Christie of Falmouth and Sarah Hare of Windham earn top honors in slalom at Black Mountain.