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Katahdin Loop Trail Cross-Over Now Open

Posted on February 13, 2012 by WM

We received permission on last Friday to re-open the L&H Road, which had been plowed for a logging operation. This affects the Katahdin Loop Trail and the Pemadumcook Parkway Trail. Beginning Friday, the grooming crew spent many hours pulling the … Continue reading →

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JoMary Website Updated

Posted on December 7, 2011 by WM

The JoMary Riders Snowmobile Club’s website has been updated with a new design and content management system. The club has not been able to offer much in the way of current information since 2008 and much has transpired since then. … Continue reading →

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Trail Funding Reality Check

Posted on May 1, 2011 by WM

After completing our Municipal Grant Request for Reimbursement and looked at our financials, I realized that these guys are busy and my emails are long, but I am amazed that nobody has responded. MSA is not pleased at all. It’s … Continue reading →

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How can we provide the trail maintenance and grooming snowmobilers now expect?

Posted on April 20, 2011 by WM

On Monday morning I met with Rep. Paul Davis, chair of the IF & W committee, to discuss what I feel is the ongoing “lack of funding” situation with the Snowmobile Program. I called him after looking at my own … Continue reading →

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JoMary Riders Monthly Report – November 2009

Posted on November 1, 2009 by WM

The first snow of the season fell on October 13 on the Katahdin range and on Jo Mary Mtn. I truly hope that winters main thrust holds off until mid December to give us time to get our trails in … Continue reading →

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JoMary Riders Monthly Report – April 2009

Posted on April 1, 2009 by WM

Chances are good that the season is over by the time you get to read this. Where did it go?? Hope that you all rode as many miles as time and economics allowed you to. I know that what I … Continue reading →

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Letter to Editor, May 2008

Posted on May 2, 2008 by WM

On March 6, 2008 in my capacity as Chairman of the Maine Snowmobile Advisory Council, I testified before the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee (I F & W) whose members are State Senators and Representatives. I was there to ask … Continue reading →

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JoMary Riders Monthly Report – May 2008

Posted on May 1, 2008 by WM

I have to wonder (as I sit here writing this letter) if there’s still going to be snow on the ground when you read this. The lake is still frozen over (April 21) and big snowbanks are everywhere. Scott & … Continue reading →

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Legislature Increases Trail Funding by just $2!

Posted on April 30, 2008 by WM

The Maine legislature passed the bill for the snowmobile registration fee increases. The registration fee for Maine residents went up by a whopping $2 to $35 and the non resident registration fee went up by $20 to $88 for the … Continue reading →

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A Call To Maintain The Sport, by Kevin Drew

Posted on April 19, 2008 by WM

On January 25, 2008, a Round Table Forum was held at the Colebrook Country Club to expose and address the common problems that the local snowmobile clubs in northern New Hampshire are facing. In attendance were members from the Colebrook … Continue reading →

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