FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington, in partnership with Maine’s four-season outdoor recreation industry, has created a workforce development initiative to help meet the state’s current and future needs for skilled outdoor recreation professionals. Anchored in UMF’s Outdoor Recreation Business Administration program (ORBA), the new initiative, titled the “Western Maine Outdoor Recreation Hub […]
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Mono-Mayhem takes Saddleback by storm
Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation held its 2nd Youth Mono-Mayhem clinic for youth skiers with disabilities.
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Mono-Mayhem returns to Saddleback Mountain Feb. 23
These action-packed clinics focus on skill development, confidence-building, and fostering a strong sense of community.
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Maine Adaptive’s Youth Mono-Ski program returns to Saddleback Feb. 23
RANGELEY, ME — Maine Adaptive is set to host its second Youth Mono-Mayhem clinic this season at Saddleback Mountain on Sunday, February 23. The first youth clinic took place at Sugarloaf Mountain on January 5, celebrating the skills, resilience, and joy of young mono-skiers. Mono-Mayhem is designed for youth mono-skiers looking to take their abilities to […]
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Gambler Uphill Challenge to benefit Saddleback ski patrol
RANGELEY — Join Saddleback Mountain Sunday, Feb. 9 for an Uphill fundraiser to benefit Saddleback Ski Patrol, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Check-in starts at 8 a.m. with laps running from 9 to 11 a.m. Cost is $50 to enter and includes an up-hill ticket. Proceeds will benefit Saddleback’s amazing patrol team. There will be a […]
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Skowhegan Savings Bank hosts panel on western Maine’s economic outlook
Several panelists, including members of Arctaris Impact Investors, LLC and Allied Realty, discussed their views of western Maine’s tourism, housing, and the area’s natural resources and manufacturing industries.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Some resorts off and running as alpine ski season begins in Maine
Sugarloaf and Sunday River, the state’s two largest ski resorts, opened in recent weeks, with others to follow suit in December.
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Saddleback Mountain unveils $10 million workforce housing project in Rangeley
The $10 million project’s goal is to solve lack of workforce housing for Rangeley area workers.
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‘This type of cold will kill people who are underprepared’: Maine braces for brutal cold
With intense cold and fierce winds on the way, cities and towns were preparing to provide warming options for those in need. Apparent temperatures were expected to drop down to -50 degrees Friday and Saturday.
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Saddleback Maine ski report’s Jim Quimby inducted into Maine Ski Hall of Fame
RANGELEY — Jim Quimby, general manager of Saddleback Mountain, was inducted into the Maine Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame at a ceremony Nov. 5 at the Sugarloaf base lodge in Carrabassett Valley. The Maine Ski & Snowboard Museum Hall of Fame was established to recognize and celebrate individuals who bring dedication and distinction to […]