RANGELEY — Rangeley Lakes Snowmobile Club’s Snodeo continues Friday, Jan. 31 and Saturday, The schedule is packed with events and activities ranging from radar runs to a Neon 90’s themed parade. The highlight of the weekend is the RaveX Outer Limits Freestyle show. Professional snowmobilers will perform gravity-defying stunts and acrobatics beginning at 1 p.m. […]
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Jug Hill Riders Snowmobile Club revitalizes after hiatus
The Jug Hill Riders Snowmobile Club has not met for two years.
Central Maine snowmobilers face new, snowless normal
‘Down here in Kennebec County, I’m afraid our years are probably up,’ said Ernest Rice, longtime president of the Belgrade snowmobile club.
Rangeley revving up for Snodeo 2025
The three day event is scheduled to take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 1.
Success of Maine’s snowmobile industry rides on the weather
‘We rely on Mother Nature’ and bad snow years can ‘devastate’ the businesses that depend on snowmobilers, Maine Snowmobile Association President Al Swett said.
Outdoors groups push for passage of Maine’s first trail bond
The $30 million bond, which goes to voters in November, would pay for engineers, heavy equipment and laborers needed to build trails that will withstand climate change and make Maine a world-class outdoor recreation leader, advocates say.
Updates given on Farmington Rail Trail Bridge
A 26% buffer is included in the $2.97 million available to build a multi-use bridge over the Sandy River in Farmington.
Snowmobilers from Norridgewock and Sidney set a record at a New Brunswick event
Charlie Roderick and Lance Whitehouse completed the annual 1,000-Mile Challenge in less than 22 hours.
Snowmobile trails may be hazardous this weekend
Local trailmasters urge riders to be cautious of ice and debris on trails.