A new initiative enacted in the state legislature has already begun to bear fruit, writes columnist V. Paul Reynolds.
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On Skiing: US Alpine ski racing failure, and how we got here
Why in 2022 did we have just one Olympic favorite and one whose medal was considered an upset, asks columnist Dave Irons.
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On Skiing: JP Parisien race always draws a crowd of young skiers
Columnist Dave Irons checked out the next generation of ski racers at Lost Valley, and he gives some advice on when to buy skis.
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Outdoors in Maine: Changing times of kids and motorboats
A mandatory boating education law is now being debated in the legislature, and columnist V. Paul Reynolds writes that it would have squashed his sons’ young boating excursions.
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The future of snowmobiling is looking electric – and quieter
A burgeoning electric recreation industry aims to reduce not only decibels and fumes but also reliance on fossil fuels that, when burned, contribute to climate change.
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Fish and wildlife restoration in Maine to get $16 million infusion
The federal money will go to support state agencies, conserve Maine waters and increase access to recreational uses.
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Outdoors in Maine: Colorful mushroom and large bird are two rare finds within state’s borders
Entoloma Indigoferum is one of the world’s most rare mushrooms, while the Steller’s sea eagle, one of the largest birds of prey on the planet, is hardly seen even on its home ground in Siberia.
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Casco couple teaches young son to ski despite physical challenges
Kara and Chad Kilmartin want their children to live an outdoor lifestyle and have helped 5-year-old son Cooper, who has spina bifida, learn to enjoy the slopes.
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On Skiing: Pro Tour skiers in the Olympics
Gone are the days where pro tour skiing and Olympic skiing are separate endeavors. Now they two entities have become companion opportunities for the world’s best skiers.
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Developers pushing forward with $113.5 million plan to reopen ski resort overlooking Moosehead Lake
Rangeley-based Big Lake Development LLC is among the groups moving to relaunch ski operations on Big Moose Mountain as part of a project that backers say would generate hundreds of jobs.