NEWRY — As of Tuesday, 75 runners have signed up to participate in the O2X Summit Challenge on Sept. 27 at Sunday River Ski Resort. The race is a mountain running experience that blends trail running and creative natural challenges with a summit finish, according to a recent news release. “We are expecting a lot […]
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Tough Mountain Challenge draws more than 3,600 runners to Sunday River
NEWRY — More than 3,600 runners competed in the Tough Mountain Challenge obstacle course at Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry on Saturday. The event also drew thousands of spectators of all ages, many of whom walked up the mountain to watch and cheer on athletes struggling through 17 obstacles on the 4-mile course while […]
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Fans, extreme sports racing legend Travis Pastrana return to New England Forest Rally
NEWRY — Three young men from New Hampshire and three young women from southern Maine left Friday morning’s New England Forest Rally Parc Expose in high spirits. The Friday and Saturday event is based at Sunday River Ski Resort’s South Ridge parking area. Saturday’s Parc Expose starts at 7:30 a.m. Both groups drove up to […]
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More mud added to Sunday River’s popular Tough Mountain Challenge
NEWRY — Sunday River Ski Resort has been keeping whetted the appetites of 3,500 athletes taking on its Tough Mountain Challenge on Saturday, July 26. Or perhaps keeping them on edge, by posting several “top secret” photographs on the event’s Facebook page for the wildly successful, 4-mile course through 17 obstacles. Staying dry and clean isn’t […]
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Bail hearing scheduled for Rumford official in child pornography case
PARIS — A Rumford man arrested in March on a child pornography charge is set to appear in court next month. Jeremy Vashaw, 41, of Somerset Street in Rumford, is scheduled to appear in Oxford County Superior Court on July 8 in a hearing to amend bail conditions. Vashaw is charged with one count of dissemination […]
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‘Rock stars’ expected at New England Mineral Conference in Newry
NEWRY — Details for next month’s second annual New England Mineral Conference are fast becoming crystallized. The event will be held from May 9-11 at the Grand Summit Resort & Conference Center at Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry. There is still time to meet the April 28 deadline for early registration and save $5, […]
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Sunday River moves toward posting gateway sign
BETHEL — Sunday River Ski Resort is taking steps toward installing a gateway sign at the intersection of Route 2 and Sunday River Road, President and General Manager Dana Bullen said. “The idea of installing a gateway sign at the beginning of Sunday River Road is not just about letting people know about Sunday River, […]
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Newry ski resort to host 2nd annual New England Mineral Conference
NEWRY — Sunday River Ski Resort will host the second annual New England Mineral Conference on May 9-11 at its Grand Summit Resort Hotel and Conference Center. Registration and hotel reservations are now underway, Jeffrey Morrison, association president, said Monday in a news release. Participants are advised to preregister by mail before April 28 to get […]
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Sunday River to host uphill race Saturday
NEWRY — Most skiers and snowboarders at Sunday River Ski Resort lock their boots into their skies or snowboard, ride the chairlift to the top of the mountain and head to the bottom. However, on Saturday, Jan. 25, Sunday River will host the uphill Winter Wild Race. The race is the third stop of Team […]
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Extreme cold not affecting skiers, but causing headaches for road crews
RUMFORD — Sub-zero temperatures this week and an ice storm two weeks ago have hampered Black Mountain Ski Resort’s ability to get underway for the season. But it isn’t stopping the public from getting out and enjoying the slopes. The local ski hill opened for the season Dec. 21, right in the middle of an […]