NEWRY — A New Hampshire logging truck driver escaped serious injury Thursday morning after he lost control of the rig and it rolled off Route 26, spilling a load of birch logs, police said. Christopher Shannon, 26, of Groveton, N.H., complained of back pain to a Med-Care ambulance crew but declined a ride to the […]
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Newry ordinance proposal would effectively ban wind projects
NEWRY — The Planning Board is proposing ordinance amendments that would effectively ban the construction of commercial wind power projects in the town. A public hearing on the proposal will be scheduled in October. Planners have hammered out changes to the Unified Development Review Ordinance, which governs land use and development, to incorporate wind projects. […]
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51 couples to compete in Oct. 8 North American Wife Carrying Championship
NEWRY — Fifty-one couples from the Eastern Seaboard will compete against each other on Saturday, Oct. 8, in the 12th annual North American Wife Carrying Championship at Sunday River Ski Resort. “This is the first time in the history of the NAWCC that the event has completely sold out of available registration spots prior to […]
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Bethel native to throw ceremonial first pitch at Fenway
NEWRY — Bethel native Simon Dumont will throw the ceremonial first pitch at Fenway Park at 7:10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at the Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays game. A professional skier sponsored by Sunday River Ski Resort, Dumont is also an eight-time X Games medalist, world record holder and 2014 Winter Olympic […]
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Registration starts Sept. 1 for Wife Carrying Championship
NEWRY — Registration begins at noon Thursday, Sept. 1, for the 12th annual North American Wife Carrying Championship at Sunday River Ski Resort. Registration is $49 per couple and available online through the event page at www.sundayriver.com. Resort spokeswoman Darcy Morse said Wednesday that registration is almost as competitive as the actual event, which will […]
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1,000 athletes take ‘tough’ challenge
NEWRY — One thousand runners from across the country tested their mettle Saturday in the second annual Tough Mountain Challenge by flinging their bodies through obstacles on a 3-mile course. Sunday River Ski Resort’s “boot camp” experience quickly separated those in shape for such a grueling grind from athletes who were reduced to walking after […]
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Obstacles announced for Sunday River’s second annual Tough Mountain Challenge
NEWRY — More than 800 racers are currently signed up to compete in Sunday River Ski Resort’s second annual Tough Mountain Challenge on Saturday, July 23. Last year’s grueling debut course attracted 197 racers and had 12 obstacles. This year’s challenge features an alpine footrace and nearly twice as many obstacles, spokeswoman Darcy Morse said […]
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Mt. Abram lodge burns as storm wreaks havoc
GREENWOOD — The lodge at Mt. Abram Family Resort was heavily damaged by fire early Wednesday evening when it was struck by lightning during a storm that swept across the state. Bryant Pond resident George Hooper, who lives near the ski area, said he saw lightning and heard a loud clap of thunder that “shook […]
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Sunday River Bike Park opens June 24, debuts new trail Rock Star
NEWRY — In its fourth year of continuous operation, Sunday River Bike Park will open Friday, June 24. New this summer is the addition of Rock Star, a newly-constructed advanced/intermediate single-track trail located in the park. “Ranging from beginner trails like that of Easy Tiger, which was built two years ago, to more challenging single […]
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Down Home program to feature Bhutan trip
NEWRY — The next Down Home Maine program sponsored by the Western Mountains Senior College will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at the Mahoosuc Mountain Lodge. Featured will be Polly Mahoney, Registered Maine Guide and co-owner of Mahoosuc Guide Services. Last year Polly journeyed with a small group to the mysterious […]