Each fall has a number of milestones leading up to the ski season. Columbus Day weekend is homecoming for several ski areas, with many skiers showing up to secure their season passes. Whether it’s foliage viewing chairlift rides, craft fairs or such events as Sunday River’s wife carrying race, the weekend is always a busy […]
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“Titcomb, A Mountain of Ski Memories” set to launch
FARMINGTON — The slope is covered in drying, late-summer grass. The lodge is empty and lacks the commotion of a winter day. It will be months before Titcomb Mountain welcomes skiers and riders for another season. A new book by Megan Roberts, “Titcomb, a Mountain of Ski Memories,” will soon be launched giving those with […]
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PHOTOS — Alpine skiing: Edward Little boys, Spruce Mountain girls shine at Titcomb
Mt. Blue’s Ellie Pelletier cuts toward a gate in a slalom race at Titcomb Mountain in Farmington on Wednesday afternoon. Pelletier finished second with a combined two-run time of 1:31.73. FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue’s Sam Smith blazed across the slopes to a first-place finish with a combined time of 1:21.30 in the boys’ Otterslide Slalom […]
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Judkins' retirement gift goes to Titcomb Mountain
The Franklin Savings Bank board of directors recently presented retiring president and CEO Peter Judkins, left, with a gift of $10,000 from the Franklin Savings Bank Community Development Foundation, to be presented to the charity of his choice. Judkins announced he would direct the gift to the Franklin Ski and Outing Club for new lighting […]
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Smith, Gordon shine at Titcomb
FARMINGTON — Taylor Gordon and Josh Smith raced their way to first-place finishes in the historic Dartmouth Cup Alpine race at Titcomb Mountain, besting a field of 20 girls and 29 boys. The two-run event was held on the Otter Slide. The Dartmouth Race started in 1952 and is for Farmington Ski Club members (Titcomb […]
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Adult cross-country ski program to be offered in Auburn and Farmington
AUBURN/FARMINGTON — This winter, Healthy Hometowns, the community development division of the Maine Winter Sports Center, will offer an adult cross-country ski program for ages 18 and up in Auburn and Farmington. The program, titled Arooskis, provides adults with an affordable and fun way to stay active during the winter months. Sessions in Auburn start […]
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Early winter weather a boon for local ski areas
Local ski hills and huge resorts alike are gearing up for a busy season as wintry weather arrives early in the state. Sunday River in Newry saw a 20 percent increase in the number of skiers and riders on its slopes during the Thanksgiving weekend from last year, according to spokesperson Darcy Morse. The mountain […]