Skiers overcome difficult conditions with good wax and a little inspiration from the late Roy Varney.
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Two Gould Academy athletes competing overseas
Skier and snowboarder from Bethel school competing in Youth Olympic Games in Switzerland.
PHOTOS — Nordic skiing: Gould wins Telstar Relays
Edward Little wins B wave and Mt. Abram’s Emily Kidd an individual winner.
Nordic skiing: Eastern Cup Opener changes name to honor Roy Varney
Event, which features top racers from New England and Canada, has been moved to Waterville’s Quarry Road Trails.
Spruce cribbage tournaments popular, may become monthly event
Cribbage tournament fundraisers at Spruce Mountain High School have been well received and may become a monthly event.
2019-20 Nordic skiing preview capsules
A team-by-team glance at the Sun Journal’s coverage area.
Nordic skiing preview: Seniors have made Winthrop a contender
From no girls team to conference force in only two years, Winthrop has grown into an MVC power with the help of Maranacook.
Nordic skiing: New wax regulations highlight skill over equipment
“It really comes down to who is on the skis and not what is on the skis,” Leavitt coach Dustin Williamson said.
Hiring coaches, waning athlete interest hinder high school skiing programs
Mt. Blue hires Nordic coaches and Spruce Mountain finds new Alpine coach, but other area schools still have vacancies.
Mountain Valley suspends Nordic ski program for upcoming season
Not enough skiers and difficulty finding available coach cause team to be shut down.