On Nov. 24, I and several area students participated in the regionals down in Van Cortland Park, Bronx, New York. People were split up by age into groups to race. Children ages ten and under were called Bantams; ages 11-12 were called Midgets. They all ran a 3 K race. Ages 13-14 were called Youths […]

Synopsis: This “Christmas Carol” is an adaptation of the story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey from an embittered, ungenerous creature into a giving, caring, human-being at the hands of three spirits who, one Christmas eve, show him what life means. Famous the world over, this heart-warming story of Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim and the-others needs […]

“Dolt”This word originated in the verb dullen in Middle English which meant “to dull” or “to stupefy.” The noun form was dold, having the meaning of “dull” or “foolish.” The exact meaning and spelling of dolt solidified during the 1500s.

RUMFORD – People who love the outdoors and who want a warm, friendly atmosphere can’t find a better place to be this winter than Black Mountain.Black Mountain offers trails aplenty for the cross-country and downhill skier, for the snow-boarder, and the snow tuber.This year, when the season opens in December, downhill skiers will have a […]

When planning your holiday outings or searching for something special to do on a winter’s weekend, think sleigh rides! Throughout Maine, local stables and selected inns provide visitors and guests with the opportunity to enjoy the old-fashioned pastime most often reserved for Christmas cards and Currier and Ives prints.Whorff Stables located on Route 196 on […]

March 28, 2004 Join Maine’s maple producers each spring as they celebrate Maine Maple Sunday – the day when sugar makers around the State open the doors of their sugarhouses for the public to join them in their rites of spring – making maple syrup.Here’s your chance to see first hand how 40 gallons of […]

New beginner pony lift!This short surface lift will go up the right side of the lowest part of the Bunny Trail, where the beginner area is. Mountain folks re-graded some of this area to make it friendlier for the inexperienced skiers, boarders and their instructors. The mountain personnel are very grateful to those that donated […]

The new owner has been busy making changes that should make skiers very happy including brush-cutting that will open the trails and increased snowmaking. New snow cannons and snowguns along with improved efficiency should be complemented by two new groomers.A new master plans is also in the works that will address base facilities, lifts and […]

December Trees and Trains – 12/11 – 12/14 – Come visit the McLaughlin Barn decked out for the holidays! Inside you’ll find a variety of dwarf and full-size conifers and models of Grand Trunk, Maine Central and Bridgton /Saco train stations built by SAD 17 kids and an extensive garden railway system set up by […]

This year’s celebration of winter will include the 4th Annual Antique Snowmobile Show and Grooming Rodeo, the 3rd Annual Radar Run and the 4th Annual Androscoggin River Polar Bear Plunge. In addition, there will be an ice sculpture display, hot air balloons and other activities for all ages, including snowboarding, tubing and sleigh rides. Of […]