AUGUSTA — The state board that oversees the licensing of paramedics and emergency medical technicians has voted to dismiss a complaint filed by the widow of a Canadian man who died after a ski accident at Sugarloaf Mountain in January. A report issued Wednesday by Jay Bradshaw, director Maine EMS, details the findings of an […]
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Castafari headlines reggae festival at Sugarloaf
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Sugarloaf’s 24th annual Bud Light Reggae Festival on April 12-15 will feature headlining artist Castafari, a bevy of bands and a return of the popular reggae rave. The rave, first introduced last year, will run from 9 p.m. to midnight Friday night on The Beach. Performing will be Boston-based Renegade Sound Station […]
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Mt. Blue program WELD — The Mount Blue State Park weekend program will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 3 and 4. The park is located on Center Hill. The Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands Ski and Snowshoe trailer will be available for individuals to try their hand […]
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Wescott’s tax charges dropped
AUGUSTA — Maine officials say criminal tax charges against two-time Olympic gold medal winner Seth Wescott have been dropped. The snowboardcross champion, who lives in Carrabassett Valley, was charged in January with five misdemeanor counts of failure to pay state income taxes and five counts of failure to file state income tax returns from 2006 […]
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Series to explore land use and impacts of proposed LURC legislation
WESTERN MAINE – In late February and March, economic development entities in western Maine in conjunction with the Western Mountains Alliance will host a regional public forum series exploring land use and the impacts of new LURC legislation in western Maine’s unorganized territories. Forums will feature a broad range of presenters including residential and woodlot […]
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Falmouth man injured, dog killed, in two-car collision
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — A Falmouth man was injured and a family dog killed after the vehicle they were riding in and another collided Sunday on Route 27, police Chief Scott Nichols said Monday. The accident occurred at about 2 p.m. about one-quarter mile north of the Kingfield line near a line of white birch trees […]
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Franklin County sheriff candidate plans meet-and-greet nights
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Scott Nichols Sr., who is seeking election as Franklin County sheriff, will hold meet-and-greet nights in a number of towns. “The ideas, concerns and insight from citizens in the county are extremely important” to Nichols, Lorna Nichols, his campaign manager, said Friday in a report. His campaign staff have been busy setting […]
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Galumpha will bring mesmerizing mix of muscle and merriment to Sugarloaf
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Acrobatics. Visual effects. Physical comedy. Ingenuity. Galumpha, a trio of performers, will bring its world-class, award-winning choreography to Sugarloaf USA on Tuesday, Feb. 21, in a performance blending imagination, beauty, muscle and merriment. Formed in 2002 by Andy Horowitz and Greg O’Brien, Galumpha delivers a fast-paced, athletic brand of movement. Routines range […]
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SAD 58 tables decision on closing Stratton school
SALEM TOWNSHIP — The SAD 58 board heard impassioned requests from northern Franklin County residents Tuesday night to keep Stratton Elementary School open. After the nine members listened to nearly two and a half hours of testimony, they agreed unanimously to table a decision to close any district school until forming a community-board task force […]
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Maine Special Olympians overcome adversity during Winter Games at Sugarloaf
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Determined, motivated, inspirational — all words that describe athletes. For participants at the 2012 Winter Special Olympics opening ceremony, held at Sugarloaf Ski Resort on Monday, those words held true. More than 400 athletes paraded into the base lodge at midday surrounded by volunteers, law enforcement officers and supporters. Red and blue […]