RUMFORD — A picture-perfect day on the course led to a clean sweep for Maine Coast Waldorf School at the Class C Nordic skiing state championships. The dynasty continued for Maine Coast Waldorf — which was previously known as Merriconeag Waldorf — on Friday at Black Mountain Ski Resort. The girls’ team won its sixth […]
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On skiing: Black Mountain offers large area, affordable pricing
My quest to ski more of the community ski areas this winter took me to Black Mountain last Monday. Most of us think of community ski areas as small ski areas, but Black belies that belief. A decade ago, Black Mountain was a small ski area, but it was on a big mountain. It’s impossible […]
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Black Mountain introduces new two-day pass
RUMFORD — Black Mountain of Maine plans to introduce a new pass so skiers and snowboarders can hit the slopes any two Fridays throughout the season, with lunch provided. Marketing Director Deanna Kersey said that “over the years, our glade skiing has unquestionably increased.” “We now have 14 glades in addition to our 35 alpine […]
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Black Mountain cancels first hill climb
RUMFORD — Black Mountain of Maine announced Thursday that it has canceled the hill climb planned for Saturday, Dec. 19, because of mild temperatures. The hill climb is a timed race up the mountain for snowmobilers, who also have the opportunity to compete in head-to-head grudge matches. The next hill climb is scheduled for 6 […]
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Rumford board to address no parking sign request at Nov. 5 meeting
RUMFORD — The Board of Selectmen will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, to discuss whether parking signs should be installed on Franklin Street. The meeting will be held at Rumford Falls Auditorium. Other items on the agenda include: * Approval of liquor license application and special amusement permit for Black Mountain of Maine. […]
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Marshall H. Longway
1927 – 2015 FARMINGTON — Marshall H. Longway, 88, of Hall Hill Road, Rumford, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, at Sandy River Health Care in Farmington, after a brief stay, with his daughters, Brenda and Marsha, by his side. He was born in Rumford, on Feb. 19, 1927, a son of James and Edith (Smith) Longway […]
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Correction: Wrong closing date
The ski report on Page C2 in Wednesday’s Sports section should have said the closing date for Black Mountain of Maine in Rumford is April 12. The information was incorrectly provided to the Sun Journal.
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Black Mountain hosting Family Fun Weekend
RUMFORD — Another season at Black Mountain will wind down March 28 and 29 with Family Fun Weekend, marketing director Deanna Kersey said Thursday. The event will kick off at 10 a.m. Saturday with a timed race for children down the novice trail. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., skiers and snowboarders can participate in a […]
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Teaberry Arts Council seeking artists for Black Mountain show
RUMFORD — The Teaberry Arts Council will host an art show from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, during Black Mountain’s annual Winterfest Weekend, member Liz Murphy said Tuesday evening. The Winterfest Weekend is a three-day celebration at Black Mountain that aims to bring the community together. Murphy said the Teaberry Arts Council was […]
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Wind gusts force several ski slopes to shut down chairlifts
Officials at several ski areas in central and western Maine said Monday that they were forced to shut down chairlifts because of wind gusts of 25 to 50 mph. The National Weather Service in Gray issued a hazardous weather outlook early Monday morning for areas in Oxford, Franklin and Androscoggin counties until noon, predicting winds […]