CARRABASSETT VALLEY — It does not appear the Maine Warden Service or Sugarloaf will charge the family of Massachusetts skier Nicholas Joy for costs related to the search for him, an official said. The 17-year-old Medford, Mass., skier apparently went out of bounds off the Timberline trail at 12:40 p.m. Sunday, Cpl. John MacDonald of […]
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Missing Sugarloaf skier found alive
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Nicholas Joy, missing on Sugarloaf Mountain for nearly two days, was found early Tuesday morning by an out-of-state snowmobiler. The 17-year-old boy, an experienced skier who skied out of bounds off the Binder trail just after noon on Sunday, built a snow cave late that day when he realized he was lost. […]
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Search ongoing for missing skier at Sugarloaf
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The search for a 17-year-old skier from Medford, Mass., on Sugarloaf Mountain will continue for a third day Tuesday. On Monday, 10 Maine Game Wardens, 25 volunteers and members of the Sugarloaf Ski Patrol resumed the effort to find Nicholas Joy, who was reported missing Sunday afternoon. According to Maine Warden Service […]
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Maine Huts & Trails present Ski Marathon & Tour
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Maine Huts & Trails’ fifth annual Ski Marathon & Tour will take place Sunday, March 17. A point-to-point race/tour through the hills of Western Maine, the event will feature three different distances, a 60K, 40K and 20K, and are limited to 175 participants in total. Awards and prizes will be presented to […]
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CVA scholarship fundraiser a success
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Carrabassett Valley Academy held its annual Big Raffle and Auction on Feb. 23. The event raised more than $40,000 to support scholarships for CVA students. Despite a light but persistent snowfall, turnout was excellent with 350 raffle tickets being sold. The night was highlighted by the drawing of the 30 raffle prizes, […]
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Plymouth State University dean’s, president’s lists
PLYMOUTH, N.H. — The following students have been named to Plymouth State University’s president’s list and dean’s list for the fall 2012 semester. President’s list Auburn: Nicolas Keene Gray: Cassandra Stokes Fryeburg: Kaitlyn Horan, Kristin Horan Strong: Allison Dubois Dean’s list Auburn: Shawn Handler Carrabassett Valley: Eliza Whatley Fryeburg: Jason Stefano Greenwood: Kira Szalma Livermore: […]
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Kents Hill School honor roll
KENTS HILL — The following area students were named to the Honor Roll for the Fall Trimester at Kents Hill School. Names marked with an asterisk also received effort honors recognition. Highest honors: Luke D. Arsenault, Manchester*; Laura M. MacDonald, Hallowell*; Anne A. McKee, Hallowell*; Natalie A. Palmer, Manchester*; Benjamin G. Rodriguez, Readfield*. High honors: […]
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Raffle, auction benefit CVA scholarships
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — On Saturday, Feb. 23, Carrabassett Valley Academy will hold its annual Big Raffle and Auction at the Sugarloaf Inn from 6 to 9 p.m. As in years past, the highlight of the evening will be the drawing for the $10,000 grand prize winner, but this year’s event will also be a special […]
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Blind athlete Weihenmayer to attend New England Blind/Visually Impaired Ski Fest at Sugarloaf
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Legendary blind athlete Erik Weihenmayer will attend the second annual New England Blind/Visually Impaired Ski Festival on Sunday through Thursday, Feb. 10-14, at Sugarloaf ski resort. Hosted by Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation, the event is dedicated to blind and visually-impaired skiers, Eric Topper, director of outreach at Maine Adaptive, said Friday […]
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Hearing on grant request for Sugarbowl set Monday
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at the Carrabassett Valley Library concerning a request from Kerry Audit for the town to apply for up to $300,000 to assist in developing his proposed new family entertainment center, Sugarbowl. The proposed facility would be off […]