GREENWOOD —The 2015 WinterKids Downhill 24 — a 24-hour team ski race and fundraiser to support WinterKids — will be held on March 7 and 8 at Mt. Abram. The noon to noon event is unlike any other in Maine. Last year, more than 250 participants skied or snowboarded to help raise $58,000 for WinterKids […]
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Lyndon State College fall 2014 dean’s list
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. — Lyndon State College announced its fall 2014 dean’s list recipients. Levi Dussault of Lewiston is a sophomore majoring in mountain recreation management – mountain resort management. Jeremy Skilling of Gray is a sophomore majoring in mountain recreation management – adventure leadership. Marybeth Noonan of Raymond is a sophomore majoring in electronic journalism […]
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Mt. Abram hosting downhill races this weekend
GREENWOOD — A Maine-based nonprofit organization dedicated to getting children to stay active during the winter months is holding its third annual Downhill 24 event from noon Saturday, Mar. 7 to noon on Sunday, March 8, at Mt. Abram Ski Area. Rob Wilber, the marketing and communications manager of Portland-based nonprofit organization WinterKids, said teams of […]
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Oxford County Democrats recap lunch, meeting
BETHEL — The Oxford County Democrats held a potluck lunch and meeting at Crescent Park School on Jan. 11. Maine Democratic Party Chair Phil Bartlett of Gorham and Vice-chair Peggy Schaffer of Vassalboro were in attendance and led a discussion of the 2014 election and plans for the 2016 cycle. Business items included election of […]
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Sen. King of Maine to talk about clean energy investments while touring Mount Abram
GREENWOOD (AP) — U.S. Sen. Angus King is getting a firsthand look at energy efficiency improvements at Mount Abram. Ski mountain owner Matt Hancock is giving the senator a tour Monday of 803 solar-electric panels, a wood-fired boiler and other energy efficiency improvements. The ski area says the improvements have positioned it as a leader […]
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Telemark Ski Festival returns to Mt. Abram on Feb. 7
GREENWOOD — Mt. Abram ski resort will host the third annual Maine Telemark Festival on Saturday, Feb. 7, giving attendees the opportunity to enjoy elements of Alpine and Nordic styles. Admission is a regular, one-day lift ticket. Skiers interested in trying out Telemark gear are invited to visit the festival tent outside the ski lodge […]
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County Commission approves letter correcting misinformation on salaries
AUBURN — Attempting to set the record straight, the Androscoggin County commissioners Wednesday approved the text of a letter that will be sent to each of the cities and towns in the county. The four-page letter is in response to official letters sent by 13 of the 14 municipalities in Androscoggin County expressing concern over […]
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Paris police recover money scammed from local man, 86
PARIS — Police recovered $8,000 scammed from an elderly local man minutes before a UPS driver was to deliver it to an apartment building in New York City. The 86-year-old man believed he was bailing his grandson out of jail, Paris police Chief Michael Madden said Wednesday. He said the man came to the Paris […]
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Storytellers guild to meet Jan. 15 FARMINGTON — The monthly meeting of the WOODS (Western Order of Dedicated Storytellers) guild will be held on the third Thursday of every month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Farmington Public Library on Academy Street. January’s meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 15, and will be […]
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Committee signs plea to AG over Androscoggin County pay authority
AUBURN — A dozen members of the Androscoggin County Budget Committee have signed a plea to Maine’s Attorney General seeking help to end the growing controversy over the authority to set pay for elected county commissioners. Meanwhile, the debate is growing among the county’s 14 towns. By next Wednesday, selectmen and councilors in at least […]