Harmful and persistent forever chemicals that accumulate in some water bodies can be sprayed onto slopes by machine, but the extent of the risk is unknown.
Quarry Road Trails
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council accepts $712,500 matching grant for Quarry Road improvements
Work planned at recreation area includes paving part of the dirt road leading to the welcome center, improving parking and making changes to the wet meadow area so it may be used year-round.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Outdoors
Improvements aim to enhance year-round appeal for Quarry Road Recreation Area in Waterville
The Quarry Road Recreation Area in Waterville next year will receive road and parking area pavement, expansion of the meadow with pavers and better drainage, officials say.
Posted inBusiness
Friends of Quarry Road leadership changes announced
WATERVILLE — The nonprofit Friends of Quarry Road announced several leadership changes this week. Hanna Bouchard of Waterville was elected president of the board; John Diefenderfer, DO, of Hallowell, vice president; and Steve Kahl, Ph.D., of Waterville, secretary. Bob Barton, CPA (retired), of Belgrade, remains treasurer. Bouchard is currently the Community Health Outreach Coordinator at […]
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Fresh and artificial snow draws hundreds of skiers to Waterville’s Quarry Road Trails
Crowds of all ages took to the trails to cross country ski Saturday and children took lessons in alpine skiing and how to use the rope tow to ascend the hill at Quarry Road.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Snowmaking begins at Quarry Road Trails, aided by new all-electric equipment
For the first time, the snowmaking machines ‘making winter possible’ at the Quarry Road trails in Waterville will be all electric.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Outdoors, Skiing
As problem of PFAS contamination came to light, ski industry took early steps to ban the chemicals
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.
Posted inLocal & State
At Quarry Road Trails Fall Festival, visitors bask in the brisk fall weather
Quarry Road Trails brought back the Fall Festival after a hiatus last year, and visitors were able to enjoy a clear fall day and the variety of activities set up.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville’s Quarry Road Trails to open disc golf course this summer
Starting with 20 tees and adding an additional 16, the hope is to provide additional summer offerings that will drive traction to Waterville.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Outdoors
Alpine skiers get opportunity for ‘trial’ runs at Quarry Road Recreation Area
Eleven downhill skiers take to hill Sunday as the city assess viability of returning Alpine skiing to Waterville.