Some resorts off and running as alpine ski season begins in Maine

Sugarloaf and Sunday River, the state's two largest ski resorts, opened in recent weeks, with others to follow suit in December.

Hiker from New Hampshire dies on Lollapalooza Trail in Newry

Todd Soucy, 51, of Exeter, New Hampshire, was hiking the Jordan Mountain trail with a friend, officials said.

Sunday River will join Newry to study ski traffic

The highway traffic study will take place during the winter of 2023/24 and is a condition of approval by Newry Planning Board for replacement of Sunday River's Barker chairlift this summer.

On Skiing: Ski-A-Thon returns to Sunday River

The pandemic caused a pause for the event that started more than 40 years ago, but it's back and columnist Dave Irons is hoping it will be a booming fundraiser once again.

Black Mountain opens as Maine slopes slide into winter break

A tumultuous run of weather this past week has aided snowmakers as they prepare for skiers. Many of trails have opened in the past month and have special hours for winter break.

It’s all downhill for more than 300 skiing Santas at Sunday River

More than 300 jolly ol’ elves dashed together down the mountain, raising $7,500 for a local charity.

Mud, beer and a very steep climb: Sunday River hosts Tough Mountain challenge

Contestants climb rock walls, crawl through muddy water underneath barbed wire, and run past 12 low-energy/high-velocity snow guns just to complete this intimidating challenge.

On Skiing: Guide to joining the ski patrol

Dave Irons, who spent time as Sunday River's patrol director, gives advice on one way to get a job on skis.

Definitive Brewing to open tasting room and restaurant at Sunday River

The Portland-based brewery's third location is set to open the day after Christmas.

Steve Wight: Working together is community