Local winter festival packs activities and entertainment By Jackie Rybeck Feature Writer Winter is here. But don’t be woeful about the short days and cold nights. Throw on that big coat and celebrate at the city of Auburn’s Winter Festival. Starting on Friday, Jan. 24, and running through Sunday, Jan. 26, three action-packed days full […]

New in ski equipment By Dave Irons Feature Writer Over the past couple of decades we have seen shaped skis revolutionize skiing with shorter skis making it easier for everyone. More recently rockers have come along and all companies are offering a variety of rockered models. With the growing popularity of off piste or tree […]

What’s new at Maine’s ski areas By Dave Irons Feature Writer Whether community ski area or giant resort, Maine’s ski hills and mountains are coming off a busy summer. Investments range from thousands spent in brushing trails and maintaining lifts to millions on lodge improvements and snowmaking boosts. Some of the upgrades can be seen, […]

MetroCreative Anglers, skaters and outdoor enthusiasts often take to the great outdoors when lakes and other bodies of water freeze. But even after days of below-freezing temperatures, lakes may not be solid, increasing the risk that revelers will fall through the ice, possibly resulting in drowning or hypothermia. As a result, it is imperative that […]

Tips for a keeping your home safe and dry this winter (BPT) — Freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall are in store for much of the country this winter, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, and that means homeowners need to start taking immediate steps to ensure that their loved ones and property stay safe and […]

Tips for keeping kids’ minds and bodies active through cooler months (BPT) — The sunny days of summer may seem like a distant memory, but as tempting as it is to let the kids curl up on the couch when they’re home, it’s important to keep them active throughout the cold Maine winter. Even as […]

MetroCreative When colder weather sets in, some people abandon their outdoor fitness routines for the comfort of indoor gyms and home exercise equipment. However, walking in the winter and even jogging, when practical, are not limited to the warmer months of the year. Outdoor conditions can be a bit treacherous, so safety and common sense […]

Keep pets safe in cold weather MetroCreative Many pet owners enjoy taking their four-legged friends with them when running errands. But when the weather is especially cold and harsh, pet owners may want to leave their pets behind in the warmth and comfort of indoors. There are other tactics to keeping pets safe when the […]

Although children may revel in the idea of days off from school due to snow, parents may not be as enthusiastic. Entertaining children when they typically should be in class can take creativity, especially when the weather is inhospitable. To alleviate bouts of cabin fever or prevent cases of hypothermia, there are many fun things […]