The project will pave and make other improvements to a shortcut through the woods between Cony and Farrington schools.
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Fishing derby in Canaan kicks off weeklong Somerset SnowFest
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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Waterville to host ‘test’ alpine ski event Sunday at Quarry Road Recreation Area
Alpine skiing was popular for many years at what is now Quarry Road Recreation Area, but it stopped in the 1970s, and now an effort is afoot to bring the winter sport back to Waterville.
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Families get to sledding at Lake George Regional Park event hosted by Skowhegan Outdoors and REACH
Lake George Regional Park was rife with activity Saturday as children and adults of all ages took part in a free sledding event designed to get them outdoors and taking part in healthful activities during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Amy Calder: Reveling in winter snow and ice
Memories of winter activities in the ’60s and ’70s will serve to bring smiles, well into old age, Amy Calder writes.
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Waterville council eyes overseer for downtown traffic project, chickens, short term rentals
The City Council on Tuesday also will consider taking final votes on a tax increment financing district and a rezoning request to enable construction of a community ice rink.
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Bike and ski shop opens in downtown Waterville
Gorham Bike & Ski, a full-service shop at 50 Concourse West, is between The Villager Family Restaurant and Yardgoods Center.
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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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‘The thrill of the game’: Die-hard bingo players gather in Madison
Tardiff-Belanger American Legion Post 39 on South Maple Street hosts bingo games every Sunday afternoon.
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Recalling Waterville’s old hockey days as Colby’s Alfond Athletic Center comes down
Waterville City Manager Michael Roy and former City Councilor and Mayor Dana Sennett share memories of playing hockey on the ice arena for many years, as they watched the facility being demolished Thursday.