Sunday River Resort will debut its new $2.2 million-dollar Doppelmayr three-passenger chairlift, the Spruce Peak Triple, on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 9 a.m., according to a press release. As part of the grand opening celebration, the resort will pass out commemorative sunglasses to the first 400 guests who ride the new lift. Part of Sunday […]
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Sunday River announces $4.7 million in upgrades
NEWRY — Sunday River Ski Resort announced plans to invest $4.7 million in snow-making equipment, a new trail, new chairlift and slope-side condominium complex. Beginners can look forward to a new trail, Bear Paw, on Locke Mountain. The trail was created in partnership with Gould Academy in Bethel to keep traffic off Monday Mourning, the […]
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SeniorsPlus to present 10th annual Aging Well Living Well Expo
BETHEL — The 10th annual Aging Well Living Well Expo will be held Friday, Oct. 6, at the Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center at Sunday River. Featuring workshops and lectures, the day-long event is a learning opportunity for adults. The expo is being presented by the nonprofit SeniorsPlus, the designated Agency on Aging for […]
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Tough Mountain Challenge is 'big playground for adults'
NEWRY — “Heads up for those 12 snow guns — they’re going to blast 5,000 gallons of water in your face,” said announcer Boss Hog on Saturday at the eighth annual Tough Mountain Challenge at Sunday River. He was referencing Hurricane Valley, one of the 21 obstacles on the Tough Mountain Challenge course that over […]
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Newry asks Sunday River for plan to upgrade Skiway Road
NEWRY — Citing the opinion of the town attorney and concerns about erosion, the Newry Planning Board last week voted unanimously to ask Sunday River Resort to come up with a plan for upgrading a portion of Skiway Road. The request is part of the Planning Board’s review of an application from Sunday River for […]
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Speed, dirt and fun for New England Forest Rally
MAGALLOWAY PLANTATION — Sturtevant Pond Road on Saturday was lined with spectators for the 27th Annual New England Forest Rally. “I like fast cars on dirt,” said Jared Stone of New Hampshire, as fellow spectators laughed and shouted in agreement. Saturday’s event was known as stage (or track) 8 and 9. The two-day racing event […]
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Sunday River to start chairlift replacement soon
Sunday River Resort announced Tuesday that it would break ground on a new Spruce Peak Triple chairlift next month, according to a press release. Manufactured by Doppelmayr USA, Inc., the new $2.1 million dollar, three-passenger fixed grip chairlift will be built in the same location as the resort’s original Spruce Peak Triple chairlift, and will […]
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Ski Spree April 15
Show your memorabilia and share your memories: Those are the twin themes of an upcoming event at Sunday River that benefits the Ski Museum of Maine. Slated for April 15 at Barker Mountain Lodge, Skee Spree is an important fund-raiser that supports the Ski Museum’s mission to preserve and present our state’s 147-year heritage of […]
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Sunday River breaks ticket sales record
BETHEL — Sunday River officials said the ski area enjoyed record-breaking ticket sales Friday, Dec. 30, mostly because of the nearly 2 feet of snow that fell the previous day. Darcy Lambert, director of communications for Sunday River, said the resort sold the most lift tickets ever in one day, as far back as their […]
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Savage Bros. opening country store in Bethel
BETHEL — A new country store featuring high-end meats, gourmet cheeses and fresh seafood is expected to open next week in the former Black Diamond Steakhouse on Sunday River Road. Owners Rick and Ron Savage, along with their wives, Cindy and Melissa, respectively, hope to open Savage Bros. County Store at 96 Sunday River Road […]