Heavy snowfall early in the winter may play havoc with municipal plowing budgets and oil delivery schedules, but one sector of the economy that rejoices in being buried by snow as early as possible is the ski industry. Maine’s 18 ski areas were busy in December, a promising start for an industry that annually pumps […]
skiing
Posted inLocal Sports
Ring in new year on slopes
With only a few more days to go in the year it’s time to look ahead. The best way to start any new year is to hit the slopes. New Year’s Day is usually the quietest day of any vacation period and for many the vacation is over and coming midweek makes it even […]
advertisement
Posted inLocal Sports
Julie and family answer challenge
Since Julie Parisien, (now Nuce) returned to Maine following her husband Tim, who completed his training as a doctor, the Olympian from Auburn has been giving back.She has coached junior racers and talked with countless school children promoting the Winterkids program to get kids outdoors in winter.A few years ago, when I watched her […]
Posted inLocal Sports
Preview 2013: Oxford Hills alpine skiing
Coach: Mike Grace (15th year) Conference: KVAC; Class: A Last year’s results: Boys, second in conference and state meet; Girls, second in conference, third in state. Returning letter-winners: Boys: Seniors — Matt Michaud, Kieran Sadler; Junior — Chris Burns; Sophomore — Todd Gustaitis. Girls: Juniors — Annika Kahkonen, Miranda Murphy; Sophomores — McKayla Ivey, Ellie […]
Posted inLocal Sports
Preview 2013: Telstar alpine skiing
Coach: John Eliot (third year) Conference: MVC; Class: C Last year’s results: Boys, third in conference, fifth in state. Returning letter-winners: Boys: Juniors — Nick Johnson, Greg Wheeler, Aaron Speakman, Liam Gallagher; Sophomore — Austin Bear, Cameron Rothwell. Girls: Juniors — Gabrielle Stone, Anna Tyrina, Annalise Hawthorne. Key losses: None. Promising newcomers: Boys: Freshmen — […]
Posted inLocal Sports
Preview 2013: Spruce Mountain alpine skiing
Coach: Lindsey Jacques (first year) Conference: MVC; Class: B Last year’s results: Boys, MVC champions, fifth in state; Girls, third in conference, fourth in state. Returning letter-winners: Boys: Senior — Zach Richards; Junior — Alex Greenleaf; Sophomores — Stephen Sylvester, Chad Richards, Ben Pomeroy. Girls: Juniors — Paige Butterfield, Destiny White; Sophomores — Veronica Davis, […]
Posted inLocal Sports
Preview 2013: Mountain Valley Alpine Skiing
Coach: Nate Nicols (first year) Conference: MVC; Class: C Last year’s results: Girls, MVC champions, second in Class C state meet; Boys, second in conference, third in state. Returning letter-winners: Boys: Senior — Lance Richard; Juniors — Chris Bourret, Jared Arsenault, Corbin Arsenault, Conner Woods, Tucker Phelps; Sophomores — J.T. Greene, Isaac Brennick. Girls: Seniors […]
Posted inLocal Sports
Preview 2013: Mt. Blue alpine skiing
Coach: Mark Cyr (18th year) Conference: KVAC; Class: A Last year’s results: Boys, second in KVAC, fifth in Class A; Girls, fifth in KVAC, 11th in state. Returning letter-winners: Boys: Juniors — Felix Bonnevie, Anthony Franchetti, Dylan Roberts, Mitch Guilluame, Mitch Haines; Sophomore — Kyle Farrington. Girls: Seniors — Mallory Parker, Katerina Bessey; Junior — […]
Posted inLocal Sports
Preview 2013: Mt. Abram alpine skiing
Coach: Bob Luce (ninth year) Conference: MVC; Class: B Last year’s results: Girls, MVC and Class B state champions; Boys, fourth in conference, 10th in state Returning letter-winners: Boys: Juniors — Tristan Frye, Jed Stevens; Sophomore — Liam McCarthy-Edwards, Sage Riendeau. Girls: Seniors — Elise Luce, Emily Listowich; Junior — Hattie Rosenberg; Sophomore — Bailey […]
Posted inLocal Sports
Preview 2013: Leavitt alpine skiing
Coach: Jacob Johnston (third year) Conference: KVAC; Class: A Last year’s results: Boys, 12th in state; Girls, 13th in state. Returning letter-winners: Boys: Senior — Eban Johnston, Derek Plourde; Sophomores — Sam Gagnon, Gavin Cobb. Girls: Senior — Taylor Benson; Junior — Abbie Gaudette; Sophomores — Kierstin Leclerc, Gabby Sargent. Key losses: None Promising newcomers: […]