Snoop Dogg headed for State Theatre; tickets on sale Friday

With today's proliferation of mass media, pop culture icons have a tendency to seem overly ubiquitous. They stare at us from the covers of glossy magazines, talk to us from both the small and silver screen, interact with us through our laptops and hypnotize us with their inescapable hit singles. But too often these days, while our biggest stars may be omnipresent in our lives, we feel no genuine connection to them or their artistry.

Celebrate Maine Authors and Support Portland Public Library with Cooks for Books fundraiser March 10

Celebrate Maine Authors and Support Portland Public Library with Cooks for Books fundraiser March 10
Saturday, March 10th, 6:00-11:00pm

PORTLAND - Portland Public Library invites supporters of the library to purchase tickets to very special event # the "Cooks for Books" Dinners & Reception. The event will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 6-11 PM.

Cooks for Books is an important, major fundraiser for the Library that is held every other year and includes some well-known Maine authors. Guests will attend one of the 20 neighborhood dinners in Portland hosted by a library supporter and featuring a Maine author as a special guest.

Following the dinners, guests are invited to a dessert & champagne reception in the Lewis Gallery at the Main Library on Monument Square in Portland. In addition, guests will have the opportunity to meet the other participating Maine authors and enjoy live jazz music while they mingle. The dinners are 6-9PM and the Reception is 9-11 PM.

The cost for this very special event is $75 per person. Seating is limited and tickets sales are on a "first come, first served" basis. For more information or to purchase your ticket(s), please contact David Jacobs, Development & External Relations Manager, at Portland Public Library no later than March 6th at: 207-871-1700 ext. 759 or jacobs@portland.lib.me.us.

Leap Day is one more day to ski! Sunday River offers $29 Leap Day lift tickets

Sunday River Offers Skiers and Snowboarders a $29 Leap Day
lift ticket promotion available for all ages on Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Newry, Maine - To celebrate the Leap Year and the extra ski/ride day on the calendar this season, Sunday River will be selling $29 lift tickets for all ages on Wednesday, February 29, 2012.

To date, Sunday River has seen nearly six feet of snow with eight inches of that falling this past Saturday. There are currently 120 trails open across all eight of the resort's mountain peaks.

Twenty-nine doller Leap Day lift tickets can be purchased day-of at any base lodge lift ticket window or either Grand Resort Hotel. This lift ticket promotion cannot be combined with other promotions or deals.

For more information on Sunday River's Leap Day Lift Deal or mountain conditions, visit www.sundayriver.com.

Portland Symphony Orchestra to Hold Wine Dinner and Auction March 11, featuring chefs from White Barn Inn, Fore Street and more

PORTLAND, Maine # The Portland Symphony Orchestra (PSO) will host its 11th Annual Wine Dinner and Auction on Wednesday, March 14 at the Harraseeket Inn, 162 Main Street, in Freeport. This year's dinner features courses prepared by some of Maine's best-known chefs: Stephanie Brown, Chef & Owner, SeaGrass Bistro, Yarmouth; Jonathan Cartwright, Executive Chef, White Barn Inn, Kennebunkport; Eric Flynn, Executive Chef, Harraseeket Inn, Freeport; Sam Hayward, Executive Chef & Owner, Fore Street, Portland, and Lee Skawinski, Executive Chef & Co-Owner, Cinque Terre & Vignola, Portland.

This year's guests will enjoy exquisite wines from Adelsheim & Domain Drouhin Vineyards in Oregon.

The evening begins with a silent auction accompanied by wine and hors d'oeuvres. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. with the close of the silent auction, and the evening concludes with a live auction and dessert at 8:30 p.m.
Both the silent and live auctions will feature an array of unique and extraordinary items that donated by local artists and businesses to support the PSO. Items include amazing getaways, dining gift certificates, event tickets, beautiful gifts and jewelry, and much more.

Proceeds from the dinner will help the Symphony further its mission of serving the community by enriching lives through music.

Tickets are $200 per person or $2000 for a table of 10. For reservations, please call Michael Manning at (207) 773-6128 ext. 311. For more information, visit www.portlandsymphony.org.

Get on the bus for Sebago Day at Saddleback Mountain March 15

Sebago Day at Saddleback Mountain 3/15/2012
$40.00

Sebago Brewing Company is chartering buses to bring employees and friends of Sebago to Saddleback Mountain in Rangeley for a day of skiing & snowboarding on Thursday, March 15, 2012. Plus they'll be partying at the mountain when the lifts close. Tickets are only $40, which includes a lift ticket, lunch, and transportation to and from Saddleback.

Bus pickup will be at 6 a.m. at the South Portland Park & Ride and a quick stop in Auburn at the Auburn Park & Ride for our central Maine friends. Buses will return around 10 p.m. the same evening. Sebago will contact you after your ticket purchase with more information about bus pickup locations and the schedule for the day. Head on out for Sebago Day at Saddleback Mountain!

For more information please contact Elise Loschiavo, elise@sebagobrewing.com, or 207-400-2443. Spots are limited to 100 so purchase early to guarantee your spot.

Purchase here: sebagobrewing.com

Crafty cabin fever cure: "Indoor Bazaar" to Benefit the Woodside One Wheelers of Topsham

The Woodside One Wheelers, a circus arts group at Topsham's Woodside Elementary School, will hold an Indoor Bazaar on Saturday, March 3 from 8 am to 2 pm. The sale will be held in the gym and cafeteria at Woodside Elementary School, 42 Barrows Drive, Topsham. Admission is free.

Many crafters and flea market tables have been rented. Refreshments will be sold in the cafeteria.

On July 4 this year, the WOW group will represent Topsham in the annual Independence Day Parade in Washington, DC. Fifty kids, grade 3 thru 10 from SAD 75 will ride unicycles down Constitution Avenue as part of one of Washington, DC's largest public events of the year, drawing over 100,000 spectators from around the world.

Now in its sixth year under coach and Woodside physical education teacher Eric Pulsifer, the WOW program teaches students in grades 3 # 10 many "circus arts" skills including riding unicycles, juggling, walking on stilts, performing tricks with the diabolo and devil sticks, and balancing on a circus ball # often while doing several of the previous feats. Students in the group learn the importance of setting goals and working hard to achieve them while gaining the confidence necessary to perform their new skills for audiences.

The annual WOW community performance will be held on March 9, 6:30 at Mt. Ararat High School, 73 Eagles Way, Topsham.

Maine chefs, restaurants are James Beard semifinalists

By Meredith Goad, Press Herald Staff Writer

Maine chefs make up a full third of the semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Northeast, odds that bode well for at least one of them making the list of finalists in March.

Three Portland chefs or chef teams are on the semifinalist list, including Krista Kern Desjarlais of Bresca, who was nominated for the first time last year; Demos Regas of Emilitsa; and first-time nominees Danai Sriprasert and Nattasak Wongsaichua of Boda.

Nominated from elsewhere in the state were Brian Hill of Francine Bistro in Camden and Pennelle, Megan, and Phoebe Chase and Ted LaFage of Chase's Daily in Belfast.

Petite Jacqueline, Portland's new French bistro, was nominated in the Best New Restaurant category, and Fore Street received another nod in the Outstanding Restaurant category.

Melissa Kelly, chef and co-owner of Primo in Rockland, was nominated in the Outstanding Chef category.

The James Beard Foundation Awards are known as the Oscars of the food and beverage industries. The foundation announced that it received a record 57,000 online entries this year competing for a spot in 20 restaurant and chef award categories.

Those online entries are tabulated by an independent accounting firm, which then turns over the results to a nominating committee that produces a ballot based on the results and eligibility requirements.

The semifinalist list will now be sent to an independent volunteer panel of more than 550 judges that includes past winners, restaurant critics, food editors and other knowledgeable people in the food world. The panel narrows the list down to five finalists in each category.

Finalists will be announced March 19 at The Palazzo in Las Vegas. Winners will be announced at a ceremony May 7 at Lincoln Center in New York City.

The 2012 Greater Kennebunks Home and Business Expo March 10

KENNEBUNK - The Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce will host the 2012 Greater Kennebunks Home and Business Expo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 12 at Kennebunk High School. The expo will feature more than 70 vendors spread over three rooms, informational sessions on everything from couponing to gardening, entertainment, refreshments, kids' crafts and more.

"This will be a grand day and there will be something for everyone," said Chamber President and CEO Jim Fitzgerald. "Our theme this year is 'Spring is Just Around the Corner' and there will be prizes awarded for best booth theme interpretations. We'll also be awarding door prizes throughout the day and a 50/50 raffle."

Plan Your Day! Seminars for the Expo are:
The seminars for the day are as follows.

10am - Coupon Queen - w/Kathy Slowik
11am - Facebook for Business
1pm - Finance (Panel Discussions) Topic: Home Financing & Insurance
2pm - Gardening - Helene from Black Rock Farm
3pm - Discussion on Home & Energy

Fitzgerald said there are only about 20 booths left for vendors still interested in being a part of the day. Electricity is available, and there is a special rate for non-profit organizations.

Admission to the fun-filled day will be $2 per person or donation of a food item for the Church Community Outreach Food Pantry. Proceeds from admission fees and the 50/50 will go towards local fuel funds supporting Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel. "In addition to supporting local businesses, we wanted to give back to the community," Fitzgerald said.

The cost for booths is $225 for Chamber members, and $295 for non-members, which entitles non-members to a half-price Chamber membership when they get a booth.

For more information and registration, call the Chamber at 967-0857 or online at www.visitthekennebunks.com.

Maine Restaurant Week and Sea Dog Brewing Company host a true Breakfast of Champions March 9

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine - Sea Dog Brewing Company will host The Incredible Breakfast Cook-Off, Maine Restaurant Week's breakfast competition benefiting the Preble Street Resource Center, on Friday, March 9 from 7-9 a.m. at their South Portland location, 125 Western Ave. This is the third year for this sell-out event.

Maine champions of breakfast present guests with small plates of their best breakfast dishes with the hopes of earning this year's bragging rights. Guests are rewarded with a full heart and a happy stomach; the event raised an impressive $3,750 for Preble Street in 2011.

Participating restaurants include Congdon's in Wells, the Farmer's Table, The Good Egg Café, The Port Hole, Petite Jacqueline and Silly's in Portland, South Portland's Sea Dog Brewing, Bintliff's Restaurant in Ogunquit and three-time winner The Good Table from Cape Elizabeth.

Cape Elizabeth's The Good Table swept the 2010 and 2011 competition with its famous crème brulée French toast, which breakfasters verified as "bring you to your knees delicious," but again they face fierce competition from rivals old and new.

Hosts of WBLM's morning show, the Captain and Celeste, will broadcast live from the event.

Tickets for this grazing event are $17 per person, or $30 for a pair. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Maine Restaurant Week Web site at www.mainerestaurantweek.com. Last year's tickets sold out well in advance.

The Iraq War from a Maine perspective: An evening hosted by Salt

PORTLAND # The Salt Institute will be hosting an evening dedicated to the experiences of soldiers fighting in Iraq, their return home and the impact on their families, featuring the Portland premier of Maine-made documentary "Welcome to Lee Maine." The evening will also include a discussion with Portland Press Herald columnist Bill Nemitz and photographer Gregory Rec on their experiences in Iraq. The event will be held Wednesday, Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. at Cinemagic Grand & Bistro at Clark's Pond, South Portland.

MAMM SLAMM, the annual battle of the bands, registration extended until Feb. 29

MAMM SLAMM Registration Extension

February, 2011 (Portland, ME) - The Maine Academy of Modern Music is extending the deadline to register for MAMM SLAMM - bands now have until February 29th to rally for the $1,000 prize, and the coveted recording time, radio play, plum gigs and professional marketing direction. Get out of the garage and onto the stage!

The MAMM SLAM is the hottest high school battle of the bands in Maine! It's a platform for serious musicians to showcase not only their songwriting and performance skills, but to highlight their web presence, marketing abilities, signature appearance and all the other factors that go into being a professional touring and recording band.

Bands have until February 29th to register at www.mainetoday.com/mammslam, the competition starts with preliminary rounds at The Big Easy on March 24 and 25. Finals will be held April 28.

"Last year's winner, Modest Proposal, used their package to record their self-titled debut album. They went from being a high school band to playing regularly in the local music scene, opening for bands like Sparks the Rescue and the Mallett Brothers, and paying at venues such as Bar Harbor's Criterion Theater and the LL Bean Music Series," explains MAMM executive director Jeff Shaw.

10 Things You Should Know About Wine for Valentine's Day

The Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association offers ten helpful tips for Valentine's Day

AUGUSTA, Maine - Valentine's Day is approaching and many couples will celebrate the occasion with an elegant dinner out or stay home and share a candlelight dinner over a romantic glass of wine. Then there are people that will scramble to grab a romantic card or pick up a bottle of wine on the way home from work. However, when it comes to Valentine's Day, there are some important things to consider about wine before popping the cork, or perhaps even popping the question.

This month, the members of The Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association have compiled a list of the "10 Things You Should Know about Wine for Valentine's Day." The list includes tips ranging from the best type of wine to pair with chocolate to the best way to remove a wine stain.

1. Popping the cork
Just like in a relationship, getting off to a good start always helps. To open a bottle of wine, using a waiter's corkscrew, cut the foil all the way around the rim of the bottle. Remove the foil. Unfold your corkscrew and penetrate the cork slightly off center so the "worm" of the corkscrew will feed into the center of the cork. If you are using a double-clutch type of corkscrew, use the first stop to loosen the cork about halfway then use the longer stop to pry it the rest of the way out.

2. How to master the pour
If you're looking to impress your partner, you will want to start with the pouring process. When you pour the wine, try not to clang the top of the glass with the neck of the bottle. When you are finishing your pour, give the bottle a slight twist upward to keep it from dripping.

3. Spillage is never good
If you're a little nervous on the big night and you happen to spill some wine, it is important to know how to save yourself, your clothes and maybe the relationship. Typically, you can blot the spill with a paper towel then immerse it in soda water, blot it again and then apply a baking soda paste. There are commercial products like Wineaway that will do the job, too!

4. Use the right wine glass
Scientific studies have been done and there is a method to the madness. Red wine glasses are generally larger and have a bigger bowl. White wine glasses are narrower and taller. There are some companies that make glassware that is specific to the type of grape that a wine is made from, such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Bordeaux glasses.

5. Best wines with chocolate
Syrah-based wines have a richness of plumy, blackberry fruit and a dense, textured mouth-feel that can't be beat with chocolate. Syrah thrives in myriad wine-growing regions including the Rhone Valley in France, McLaren Vale in Australia, Columbia Valley in Washington, and Santa Barbara in California. It is available at price points from $6 to $26, and frequently tastes far above cost so they really tend to over-deliver. If you want the best of both worlds you can find a new wine called ChocoVine that blends rich Dutch chocolate and fine red wine.

6. Storing wine for the special night
The basic rule of thumb for wine storage is "cellar temperature" which is generally about 50 degrees. Equally important is the serving temperature. On the whole, American's consume white wines too cold - resulting in closed, tight, uninteresting, flat-flavored wines - and red wines too warm - yielding "hot," alcoholic, burned, over-cooked flavors.
Based on a starting point of 50 degrees:

Whites - refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours prior to service. Initial pours will be chilled; optimal flavors of the wine will be displayed as the wine begins to warm by way of ambient room temperature. Place wine in a ceramic bottle holder for dinner. The wine will hold a good temperature of roughly 45 degrees in the chiller and "open" in the glass it will warm to 50 - 55 degrees as you enjoy the wine.

Reds - remove from "cellar" storage (50 degrees) about 20 minutes prior to service allowing the wine to warm. Optimal enjoyment level for reds is between 62 and 66 degrees.

7. Wine can be considered an aphrodisiac
As with any alcohol, wine has been known to increase a person's sexual desire and has been used for centuries as a natural aphrodisiac. In particular, red wine is rich in resveratrol, a form of antioxidant which increases estrogen production. In general, wine helps people relax while also stimulating their senses. More specifically, there is an incredibly unique wine produced by Andrew Quady in Madera, California called Quady "Deviation." It is infused with Rose Geranium and Damiana, an herb from Central America with libido-enhancing properties.

8. Great relationships mean go ahead and buy in bulk
If you've found the person of your dreams and the wine he/she loves, don't be afraid to buy in bulk.

9. You can buy local
There are about 20 commercial wineries in Maine and the number is growing. Most Maine wineries are producing good native fruit wines, others are experimenting with locally grown grapes, and some are buying juice from other parts of the country and blending and/or bottling in Maine. For a listing visit http://www.mainewinetrail.com/wineries.html

10. The best wine for pairing with lobster is chardonnay
As with any wine pairing with food, this is a personal preference. Chardonnay is the wine of choice for lobster; since lobster is fairly rich, it helps to pair it with a wine with enough body to match that richness. During the winter, lobster meat is usually sauteed in butter, graced with a splash of sweet muscat and heavy cream and served over linguine. As a result, this dish is best suited to a full-bodied, tropical fruit-flavored chardonnay from California's Russian River Valley or Monterey County, or one from southern Burgundy.

These tips will help you plan for the big night, but remember that it is also important to be responsible. The Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association wish you and yours a happy Valentine's Day.

Chipotle dos: Chipotle to open second Maine restaurant February 21 in Westbrook

WHAT: Chipotle to open second Maine restaurant February 21 in Westbrook

WHERE: Chipotle will open at 25 Main Street in the Westbrook Crossing Shopping Center

WHEN: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 11 am.

MORE: Chipotle is distinguished for using premium- quality ingredients including naturally and humanely raised meats, organic beans and locally sourced produce to make its award-winning, burritos, tacos, bowls and salads.

In keeping with its commitment to support family farms and use sustainably raised ingredients, Chipotle also incorporates the principals of sustainable architecture in all of its restaurants. It is all to help cultivate a better world.

Regularly open 11:00 am to 10:00 pm daily, wheelchair accessible, major credit cards accepted, good music, cool atmosphere, great food; fax and
on-line orders accepted. www.chipotle.com.

Maine Historical Society Programs to Celebrate Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 205th Birthday

Maine Historical Society will hold events on Saturday, February 25th to mark Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 205th birthday.

The annual Longfellow birthday party will be held at 10am. The party includes readings of Longfellow poems by MPBN's Irwin Gratz, a reading of Paul Revere's Ride by former State Representative Herb Adams, craft activities, and birthday cake.

At 1pm, Charles Kaufmann, Artistic Director of the Longfellow Chorus, will present an illustrated lecture entitled Longfellow and Bull: The Poet and the Virtuoso which will explore the poet's friendship with Norwegian violinist Ole Bull (1810-1880). Bull performed for kings, queens, and presidents, and his colorful temperament inspired artists, writers, and poets around the world.

Programs are free and open to the public and will be held at Maine Historical Society at 489 Congress Street, Portland.

James Taylor coming to Cumberland County Civic Center June 24, tickets on sale Feb. 10

James Taylor and his band are coming to the Cumberland County Civic Center on June 24th for one intimate and memorable night! Tickets go on sale Friday, February 10th at 10 am at Ticketmaster. Tickets make great Valentine's gifts.

James Taylor's music embodies the art of songwriting in its most personal and universal forms. He is a master at describing specific, even autobiographical situations in a way that resonates with people everywhere.

As a recording and touring artist, Taylor has set a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired. His warm baritone is among the most recognized voices in popular music and his distinctive style of guitar-playing has been enormously influential. He has sold more than fifty million albums throughout his career and has earned forty gold, platinum, and multi-platinum awards and five Grammy Awards. His songs have had a profound influence on songwriters and music lovers from all walks of life: "Fire and Rain," "Country Road," "Something in the Way She Moves," "Mexico," "Shower the People," "Your Smiling Face," "Carolina In My Mind," "Sweet Baby James," "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight," "You Can Close Your Eyes," "Walking Man," "Never Die Young," "Shed a Little Light," "Copperline," and many more.

In a career marked by artistic triumphs, this past year for Taylor has been notable for both creative virtuosity and recognition of exceptional achievement. In March 2011, he was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Barack Obama in a ceremony at the White House. Taylor was also honored with a Carnegie Hall Perspectives series, which consisted of four concert evenings presented by Carnegie Hall and featuring Taylor and personally selected musical guests.

Come spend an unforgettable night with America's iconic singer-songwriter James Taylor!

TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, FEB. 10TH AT 10 AM
Tickets are available at the Civic Center Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets and by phone at (207) 775-3458 or (800) 745-3000.

Service charges apply on all phone orders, outlet and online sales.
James Taylor is also offering fans a special selection of premium seats to benefit the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and other important national and local charities on all North American tour dates, available exclusively from Tickets-for-Charity at www.ticketsforcharity.com.

Goodwill to open buy the pound warehouse outlet in Gorham Feb. 16

New store model furthers the nonprofit's sustainability efforts

Gorham - Goodwill Industries of Northern New England announces the Grand Opening of the Gorham Buy-the-Pound Warehouse Outlet at 9 am on Thursday, February 16. The warehouse outlet is located in the Gorham Industrial Park (34 Hutcherson Drive) and offers deeply discounted merchandise on a "buy-the-pound" basis.

The warehouse outlet is adjacent to Goodwill's new warehouse and recycling center. Goodwill purchased the building in an effort to consolidate multiple warehouse locations and further expand recycling efforts. The building is 106,000 square feet, with 6,500 dedicated to the warehouse outlet. The outlet features merchandise that did not sell in Goodwill's traditional retail stores and will be rotated throughout the day, continually offering new options to customers. The outlet offers a staggered pricing structure, depending on the pounds of merchandise purchased (see complete pricing structure below).

The opening of the Buy the Pound Warehouse Outlet furthers Goodwill's sustainability goals of maximizing the value of donations and diverting items from the landfill. Sales through the outlet store will divert about 200,000 pounds of trash in the first year of operation. "Shopping at the warehouse outlet will be a different experience than shopping at our traditional retail stores," noted Bob Frederick, Director of Operations. "It is a simple set up, with merchandise on tables or shelving, encouraging customers to browse our selection. We are able to offer goods at a significant savings before goods are introduced to our recycling efforts."

The warehouse outlet also accepts donations, including computers and parts for the ReConnect computer recycling program. Since the start of the ReConnect program 2009, nearly five million pounds of e-waste have been recycled in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. The new warehouse space also allows Goodwill to more efficiently recycle other materials, including paper, cardboard, metals, glass, plastics and textiles.

"We are thrilled to offer the public this new warehouse outlet model," noted Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, Goodwill President and CEO. "At our core, Goodwill's model reflects the full scope of sustainability. The opening of the outlet has allowed us to maximize the value of donations, create new jobs and expand waste reduction and recycling efforts."

The opening of the warehouse outlet has created over ten new jobs. Warehouse Outlet hours will be Monday-Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm and Sundays 9 am to 5 pm. Please note that because of the deeply discounted pricing, the warehouse outlet is unable to honor other Goodwill discounts or coupons. All items are sold as is and cannot offer returns, refunds or exchanges. The outlet accepts cash, Mastercard, Visa and Discover cards (no checks).

Pricing Information
All Clothing, Accessories, Housewares, Toys & Shoes:

.5 - 10 pounds: $1.49/pound
10.5 - 25 pounds: $1.29/pound
25.5 - 50 pounds: $.99/pound
Over 50 pounds: $.79/pound

Other

Paperback Books: $.25/pound
Hardcover Books, Video & Cassette Tapes: $.50/pound
CDs & Record Albums: $1.00/pound
DVDs: $2.00/pound

Large items, such as furniture, appliances and exercise equipment are individually priced.

Downtown Showdown canceled due to lack of...what's that stuff? Oh, snow

By Ray Routhier, Press Herald Staff Writer

PORTLAND - The Downtown Showdown, an annual Portland skiing and snowboarding event put on by the Sunday River and Sugarloaf ski areas, has been canceled this year due to a lack of snow.

The event had been scheduled to be held in Portland's Monument Square Friday. But officials from the ski areas met this morning and decided to cancel the event, said Ethan Austin, communications manager for Sugarloaf, in Carrabassett Valley.

Austin said the event will not be rescheduled for this winter.

The free event has been held for the past few winters in Monument Square. A 35-foot-high skiing hill has been constructed each year with scaffolding and snow trucked in from nearby areas. Skiiers and snowboarders then competed in a range of events while crowds in Monument Square looked on.

The event was created as way for the ski resorts # which are part of the same company # to get exposure in the state's largest city, said Austin.

sheJAMs announces new all-women's Olympic triathlon, Aug. 26 in OOB

NEW "ALL WOMEN'S" OLYMPIC TRIATHLON:
A Revolutionary All Women Olympic Triathlon to Kick Cancer slated for Sunday, August 26 in Old Orchard Beach

REV3 sheJAMs Triathlon is a unique race that will be limited to 300 women. REV3 will bring a world class venue to Old Orchard Beach and allow us the opportunity to create a life changing experience for women who participate! Anyone can compete, but all must raise $100 for the cause! We all know someone who has been touched by cancer! Come out and show your support by challenging yourself and raising money for cancer research, education and patient support programs through the Maine Cancer Foundation!

.9 swim/ 25.51 mile bike / 6.2 mile run

FMI: www.shejamstri.com/