Two Colorado snowboarders who triggered a slide that destroyed an expensive avalanche mitigation system have been charged with reckless endangerment, and prosecutors are seeking $168,000 in damages.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Photo album: Lost Valley skiers enjoy some powder
Masks and a foot of fresh snow hide smiling faces at Auburn ski area.
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Photo Album: Lost Valley skiers enjoy ideal conditions Sunday
Auburn ski area bustling Sunday with skiers and snowboarders.
Posted inSkiing, Varsity Maine
Two Gould Academy athletes competing overseas
Skier and snowboarder from Bethel school competing in Youth Olympic Games in Switzerland.
Posted inNational Sports
17-year-old Chloe Kim soars to halfpipe gold
BONGPYEONG, South Korea — The gold medal had been secured, the desire to eat a breakfast sandwich had been conveyed to the world, and the starburst had been completed. She stood at the top at Pyeongchang Halfpipe and had only one thing left to do, the thing she loved most, the most peaceful thing in […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Working: Bring on the snow
AUBURN — When Jeremy Petrocelli started snowboarding 25 years ago, it was such a novelty that he remembers riding the chairlift at Sunday River with his father and his dad pointing out, “Look, there’s another one.” Today, more than a quarter of the people hitting those same slopes are snowboarders and he’s selling boots and boards […]
Posted inRiver Valley
Black Mountain to host ‘Donation Sun-Day
RUMFORD — Black Mountain of Maine will close for the season Sunday with skiers and snow-tubers paying whatever they can afford, marketing director Paige Carter said. “Last year, we closed on March 24, three weeks earlier than we’re closing this year,” she said. “As a result, we decided to try something different for our closing […]
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Peru snowboarder heading to nationals
PERU — At age 6, Oscar DeRoche was given a choice by his parents — skiing or snowboarding. Seeing a video of Olympic snowboarder Shaun White left a lasting impression that made the choice an easy one. Now 17, Oscar is heading for the USA Snowboarding Association national championships on April 2 in Copper, Colo. […]
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Rivera joins CVA Snowboarding
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — CVA Snowboarding is proud to announce the hiring of William Rivera as the new Elite Team coach for the 2013-2014 season. He brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to his new position. Most recently, Rivera was an elite team coach in Vail, and the head travel coach for the Mount Snow […]