The timing of this year’s first snow is ‘pretty well in step’ with what the National Weather Service usually observes, according to a meteorologist in the Gray office.
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Some resorts off and running as alpine ski season begins in Maine
Sugarloaf and Sunday River, the state’s two largest ski resorts, opened in recent weeks, with others to follow suit in December.
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Maine mountain biking is on a wild ride
Growing interest in mountain biking accelerated in 2020 as COVID sent people outdoors, and gained even more momentum in 2021. “There are more people riding the trails than I have ever seen,” said experienced racer and race organizer Chris Riley.
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Child falls about 15 feet after sliding out of chairlift at Saddleback Mountain
The 6-year-old boy was not injured, a Saddleback spokesman said.
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State OKs Saddleback plans for $8 million solar farm, new mid-mountain lodge
A state commission approved zoning changes on Wednesday to allow both improvements at the newly reopened ski resort in Rangeley.
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Saddleback opens slopes after 5-year closure
New owners of embattled mountain in Sandy River Plantation, near Rangeley, envision profitable future.
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Early snow draws handful of skiers to Saddleback
About 10 inches of snow falls at the lodge and at least a foot on the mountain Saturday at the resort near Rangeley.
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Views and birds among the concerns over Saddleback’s new lodge and solar farm plans
Arctaris Impact Fund’s attorney says the company needs the changes to prevent tight lodging capacity and high energy costs continuing to be a drag on the bottom line.
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Saddleback Mountain looks to build solar farm, new mid-mountain lodge
Construction would take place next year if the state approves either project, which new owners call “critical” in bringing the ski resort back.
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Maine Ski Hall of Fame inductee, new general manager has vision for Saddleback
Andy Shepard is the new general manager of the ski area in northern Franklin County.