Early snow draws handful of skiers to Saddleback

About 10 inches of snow falls at the lodge and at least a foot on the mountain Saturday at the resort near Rangeley.

Views and birds among the concerns over Saddleback’s new lodge and solar farm plans

Arctaris Impact Fund's attorney says the company needs the changes to prevent tight lodging capacity and high energy costs continuing to be a drag on the bottom line.

Saddleback Mountain looks to build solar farm, new mid-mountain lodge

Construction would take place next year if the state approves either project, which new owners call "critical" in bringing the ski resort back.

Face Time: Andy Shepard has a vision for Saddleback

Shepard is the new general manager of the ski area in northern Franklin County.

Saddleback celebrates purchase of ski area and a brand new high-speed lift!

Sunday night's party includes music, food and sight-seeing.

Saddleback finally has a new owner, with plans to reopen slopes next season

Arctaris Impact Fund finalizes a $6.5 million deal for the Rangeley-area ski resort, which has been closed since 2015.

Rangeley area residents, businesses hopeful Saddleback will reopen

A deal to buy the ski resort in Sandy River Plantation is in the process of being finalized after FAME guaranteed loans.

Saddleback buyer gets final piece of financing package

The Finance Authority of Maine board unanimously approved $2.5 million in loan insurance on a $12.5 million loan, along with a $1 million direct loan.

Saddleback loan guarantee meeting postponed

Saddleback buyers seek loan from Maine Rural Development Authority

Arctaris, a Boston firm, also wants loan insurance from the Finance Authority of Maine in a $6.5 million deal to reopen the ski resort.