CARRABASSET VALLEY (AP) — When it comes to skiing, Sugarloaf is the last one still in business in Maine. But all good things must come to an end, even after a snowy winter and cool spring temperatures. Sugarloaf says skiers and snowboarders will finish off the season this Saturday and Sunday. Spokesman Ethan Austin said […]
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Kingfield men face alcohol-related charges after crash
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Two Kingfield men face alcohol-related charges related to a Carrabassett Valley accident Thursday that injured two Stratton teenagers, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said. Franklin County Sheriff’s Detective Ken Charles charged Christopher McLaughlin, 21, with a misdemeanor count of furnishing liquor to a minor and violations of conditions of release, Nichols […]
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Two Stratton teens injured in Carrabassett Valley accident
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Two Stratton teenagers were injured early Thursday when the truck they were riding in went off Route 27 and struck a tree, police Chief Mark Lopez said. Robert Rivers, 19, was driving north on Route 27 toward Eustis at about 1 a.m. when he lost control of the truck at Oh My […]
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Registration open for Outing Clubs Advisor conference
BRUNSWICK — Registration is now open for Teens To Trails’ first Association of Maine Outing Clubs Advisor Conference to take place at Sugarloaf Mountain in Carrabassett Valley on Monday, March 17. The event will bring advisers together from all over the state for a day of professional development and networking. This is the first year […]
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Ditzler Library changes hours NEW SHARON — The Jim Ditzler Memorial Library has new hours starting the week of March 9 to serve the needs of the community. The library will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays. Wiltona meeting […]
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CVA scholarship fundraiser: Event, auction, raffle with $10,000 prize
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — On Saturday, Feb. 22, Carrabassett Valley Academy will hold its annual CVA Scholarship Fundraiser (previously known as the Big Raffle and Auction) at the Sugarloaf Inn from 6 to 9 p.m. This event, which features a raffle as well as a live and silent auction, is now the academy’s only annual event […]
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Ski Museum of Maine to hold Ski Heritage Classic Benefit
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — On Saturday, Feb. 15, the Ski Museum of Maine will hold its seventh annual Ski Heritage Classic Benefit at Sugarloaf Mountain. This event showcases Maine’s rich ski history and features photos, memorabilia and historic equipment that has been acquired, in large part, through the generosity of private donations from the collections of […]
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Kingfield woman goes off the road in Carrabassett Valley accident
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — A Kingfield woman received minor injuries Sunday night after her vehicle went off Route 27 and hit trees. Ashley Wiencek, 25, was driving a 2007 Nissan Frontier south at approximately 11:30 p.m. when she failed to negotiate a curve near the Outdoor Center and her car went off the road, police Chief […]
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New England Blind & Visually Impaired Festival to be held at Sugarloaf
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Twenty-five blind and visually-impaired skiers will join more than 80 volunteers Feb. 9 to 13 at the third annual New England Blind & Visually Impaired Festival at Sugarloaf Ski Resort. It is hosted by Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation of Newry, the state’s largest adaptive recreation program for children and adults with […]