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Upcoming December-January events

December/January Calender Dec 7 – Breakfast With Santa, Region 9 Cafeteria, 8-10:30 a.m. 8- I’ll B Fit, Zumba Gold Dancing,6 p.m. 9- GRCC, Sign Up for the Basketball Programs 10- Red Hat Mommas Christmas Party 11- Mexico Public Library Story Hour, 10 a.m. 11- Healty Maine Streets Meeting, 7:30 a.m. 12- Pennacook Art Center – […]

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Your snowblower tuneup checklist

“Proper maintenance of your snowblower, particularly at the start of the season, is critical to its safe and efficient operation,” said Jeffrey Linderman, outdoor power equipment specialist for RepairClinic.com. “Simple and inexpensive to dos completed now will extend the life of the snowblower and reduce likelihood of a mid-winter breakdown.” Here is a checklist to […]

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What’s new at Maine ski resorts

Also, some of the state’s larger areas and resorts recognizing the value of skiers created by Lost Valley’s learning programs came through with donations as well. As a result, the area will open and money will be spent in more efficient snowmaking and lighting to help with expenses. Make a note to ski Lost Valley […]

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Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing

Maine is a winter wonderland and its Parks and Public Lands offer ample opportunities to ski and snowshoe. If you are new to either activity, check the year-at-glance event calendar at www.maine.gov for the arrival of the Ski and Snowshoe Trailer at a Park near you and get free use of the gear with your […]

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Public skating rinks, indoor and out

LEWISTON — The Androscoggin Bank Colisée, 190 Birch St. in Lewiston, offers rental skates and skate aids for a fee. If school is closed, the Colisee is open for public skating. Public skating is $5 per person; under 12 is $3. Stick-n-puck ice time is $7 per person; full equipment required. Don’t miss out on […]

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Trends in ski equipment this year

Is this your year for new skis? If it is and you didn’t take advantage of the pre-season sales, you have two choices. Take advantage of demos to find the right ski or rely on the advice of your shop. When I say rely on the advice of your shop, I’m assuming you have a […]

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Get ready for some Maine skiing!

Every year, more than 14 million Americans, many of them seniors, take to the slopes. Aware of their senior clientele, several resorts now offer seasoned skiers discounts on lodging, transportation, lift tickets, ski equipment rentals and more. As with any sport, accidents occur and some skiers, even seasoned veterans, experience injuries. Unfortunately, many of these […]

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Snowmobiling in Maine, clubs and activities

ANDY VALLEY RIDERS SNOWMOBILE CLUB By Donna Perry, Feature Writer Selectpersons voted in November to withdraw up to $5,000 from a town recreation reserve account to help the Andy Valley Riders Snowmobile Club buy a new snowmobile to groom 34 miles of trails in town. The board tabled the club’s request for $19,500 in October […]