Keywords: Ski area
Item 18907
Lacing ski boots, Pleasant Mountain, ca. 1955
Contributed by: Shawnee Peak Ski Area through Ski Museum of Maine Date: circa 1955 Location: Bridgton Media: Photographic print
Item 18908
Pleasant Mountain ski instructor, ca. 1965
Contributed by: Shawnee Peak Ski Area through Ski Museum of Maine Date: circa 1965 Location: Bridgton Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
By the second half of the 20th century, skiing began to enjoy unprecedented popularity. Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton (later Shawnee Peak) was Maine's foremost place to join the fun in the 1950s and 1960s.
Exhibit
World Alpine Ski Racing in Maine
Sugarloaf -- a small ski area by European standards -- entered ski racing history in 1971 by hosting an event that was part of the World Cup Alpine Ski Championships. The "Tall Timber Classic," as the event was known, had a decidedly Maine flavor.
Site Page
Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 3 of 4
"The Black Mountain Ski Resort now features skiing for the family at affordable rates, a tubing hill for the non-skier, and a modern, up-to-date lodge…"
Site Page
Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers
"This turned into the ski area we now know as Titcomb Mountain. Harold’s daughter, Peggy, after traveling the world with her parents, and living much…"
Story
Bob Hodge:A rocky road to become Biddeford school superintendent
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
The son of immigrants, Bob's hard work and determination leads to a life of community service.
