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Snow Predicted for Tuesday Feb 16

Date: February 14, 2010
Author: Melissa Rock

Great News! 6-10 Inches New Snow Expected Tuesday


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Moonlight Charity Challenge Raises $20,000 for Camp Sunshine and Shawnee Peak Adaptive Ski Program

Date: February 9, 2010
Author: Melissa Rock

$470,000 Raised since 1994


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Shawnee Peak Employees & Guests Donate to Haiti Earthquake Relief Effort

Date: January 26, 2010
Author: Melissa Rock

1,500 Pounds of Relief Items Donated


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Help Haiti Earthquake Victims

Date: January 21, 2010
Author: Melissa Rock

Drop Off Much-Needed Food & Other Items for Haiti Earthquake Victims this Weekend


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Snow Predicted for Monday

Date: January 17, 2010
Author: Melissa Rock

Snowfall could reach 6 Inches or more!


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Big Snow this Weekend!

Date: December 29, 2009
Author: Melissa Rock

Big Storm - most of the snow on Saturday Night!


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Ullr Fest 09 Rescheduled for Wednesday, December 30

Date: December 29, 2009
Author: Melissa Rock

Ullr Fest Outdoor Festivities have been rescheduled


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Opening Day Announced!

Date: December 17, 2009

Shawnee Peak Ski Area plans to open for the 2009-10 Ski Season on Friday, December 18, 2009.


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Season Pass Office Announces Extended Hours of Operation

Date: December 10, 2009

Shawnee Peak's Season Pass Office announces extended hours of operation through December 18, 2009.


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Shawnee Peak Gets SIX Inches of New Snow!

Date: December 7, 2009

A surprise snowstorm hit the inland portions of Maine Saturday night, December 5 and dropped a whopping total of six inches of new snow!


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Thanksgiving Weekend Season Pass Pictures

Date: November 25, 2009

In an effort to accommodate as many season pass holders as possible, Shawnee Peak's Season Pass Office will be open Friday, November 27 and Saturday,...


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Season Pass Office Opens for Pictures - November 5

Date: November 6, 2009

Shawnee Peak's Main Office is now open to take pictures and issue passes for the 2009-10 ski season.


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Sunset Blvd - New 2,000-foot trail from the top!

Date: September 1, 2009

Shawnee Peak is proud to announce the addition of an intermediate (blue square) trail from the top of the mountain!  Called Sunset Blvd, the...


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Shawnee Peak Provides Free Season Passes Worth $350,000

Date: May 27, 2009

Passes Issued to Deployed Soldiers and their Dependents and Patients at Maine Children’s Cancer ProgramBridgton, ME  -  Shawnee Peak...


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Final Weekend of the Season

Date: March 28, 2009

The final weekend of the season is here!  Shawnee Peak's final day for skiing will be Sunday, March 29, 2009.Ski 8:30am-5pm on Saturday, March...


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Another Major Storm Coming Monday!

Date: February 26, 2009

Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak is bracing for another winter storm, arriving Monday, March 2. Updated forecasts are now calling for another foot of...


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Sunday Snow On The Way - Updated 2/22

Date: February 20, 2009

Bridgton, ME - Another major snowstorm is set to drop 15-20" of snow at Shawnee Peak this Sunday, February 23!Shawnee Peak has already received 13...


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Big Snow on the Way Wednesday Night into Thursday!

Date: February 17, 2009

Bridgton, ME - Another whopper of a storm is on the way for the middle of the President's Holiday Vacation week!Forecasters are calling for up to a...


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Racing With the Moon Canceled for January 28

Date: January 28, 2009

Shawnee Peak Announces that the 10-week Racing With the Moon Corporate Race Series has been canceled for Wednesday, January 28.  Call Josh...


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3rd Annual Elvis On the Mountain

Date: January 5, 2009

3rd Annual Elvis On The Mountain Day – January 10, 2009Bridgton, ME  -  Celebrate Elvis Presley’s 74th Birthday Weekend at...


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Red Cross Blood Drive at Shawnee Peak

Date: January 5, 2009

For Immediate ReleaseContact:      Melissa Rock        Director of Marketing and...


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Shawnee Peak Announces 1am Skiing on Saturday!

Date: December 31, 2008

Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak Ski Area in Bridgton, Maine is celebrating 20 Years of Night skiing this Saturday Night, January 3 with skiing and riding...


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Christmas Week Hours of Operation

Date: December 27, 2008

  Friday, December 26 - 8:30am-10pm Saturday, December 27 - 8:30am-10pm Sunday, December 28 - 8:30am-4:30pm Monday, December 29 -...


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Shawnee Peak Announces Night Skiing Schedule through Christmas

Date: December 10, 2008

Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak will open for night skiing on December 19, 2008.  Skiers and riders will enjoy skiing until 9pm on Friday, Dec 19;...


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Snowmaking Started Friday, December 5, 2008

Date: December 6, 2008

Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak Ski Area began snowmaking operations on Friday evening, December 5, 2008 for the 2008-09 ski season."This is the first...


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Tin Mountain Canned Food Drive

Date: December 4, 2008

Brigton, ME - Ski for less and help the needy on Sunday, December 14 and Friday, December 19!  Bring 3 canned food or non-perishable food items...


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Season Pass Office Opens for Pictures - December 4

Date: November 25, 2008

Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak's season pass office will open for pictures on Thursday, December 4 at 8:30am.  Pre-season office hours will be:...


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Anticipated Opening Day - December 13

Date: November 25, 2008

Bridgton, ME - With great nighttime snowmaking temperatures coming during the Thanksgiving weekend, plus a surprise 6" snowstorm on Tuesday, Nov 25,...


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Seven Days Of Savings - Money-saving Ticket Deals at Shawnee Peak

Date: October 30, 2008

Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak Ski Area is dedicated to making skiing and riding affordable for families of all sizes and budgets.  This year,...


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5th Year in a Row - Free Skiing at Shawnee Peak for Families of Military Personnel Stationed Overseas!

Date: October 28, 2008

In an effort to support the family members of brave servicemen and women stationed overseas, Shawnee Peak Ski Area in Bridgton, Maine, will offer,...


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Shawnee Peak Announces Environmental Initiatives for 2008-09

Date: September 26, 2008

Bridgton, ME – Shawnee Peak continues to lead the way for the ski industry in terms of environmental stewardship. This year, Shawnee Peak has...


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2008-09 Shawnee Peak Special Events Calendar Announced!

Date: September 25, 2008

Bridgton, ME – Shawnee Peak Ski Area is proud to announce its jam-packed Special Events Calendar for the 2008-09 ski season.December 200812/13...


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Shawnee Peak Announces What’s New for 2008-09

Date: September 18, 2008

Bridgton, ME – Shawnee Peak is proud to announce a host of capital improvements, program enhancements and community/environmental initiatives...


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Shawnee Peak Announces NEW Great Room Base Lodge Expansion

Date: August 1, 2008

Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak Ski Area in Bridgton, Maine is building the largest Base Lodge Expansion in the mountain's history.  Adding nearly...


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Shawnee Peak Donates $15,000 to Maine Children's Cancer Program

Date: June 3, 2008

Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak Ski Area wrapped up an incredibly successful inaugural season as a major partner with the Maine Children’s Cancer...


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Shawnee Peak Will be Open April 5 & 6!

Date: March 29, 2008

Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak is extending its season for one more weekend - April 5 & 6!  Due to an overwhelming response to an online ticket...


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Friday Night Tickets - Just $20!

Date: March 20, 2008

Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak is offering $20 lift tickets for all ages on Friday Night, March 21! Night ticket hours: 4-9pmWith all the new snow,...


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Specially-priced lift tickets on Saturday, March 8

Date: March 8, 2008

Due to an expected wet and windy weather pattern moving in Saturday afternoon, Shawnee Peak will close early on Saturday, March 8As a result, Shawnee...


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100% Of The Mountain Open!

Date: February 22, 2008

Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak is proud to announce that 100% of the mountain is open!  With 42 inches of snow in February and 155 inches this...


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Red Cross Blood Drive at Shawnee Peak on March 2

Date: February 20, 2008

Bridgton, ME – In an effort to assist the American Red Cross in its continued need for blood, Shawnee Peak Ski Area will host a day-long blood...


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Holiday Pricing and Hours start Friday, February 15

Date: February 10, 2008

Expanded Hours and Holiday pricing apply for the following dates: Friday, February 15 through Saturday, February 23.Holiday rates apply all week. The...


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Ski & Stay in the East Slope Condos from just $37.50pp/pn!

Date: January 24, 2008

Shawnee Peak Ski Area announces a full slopeside condominium rental pool, featuring the brand new East Slope Condos!


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Snowmaking on 20 Trails During the MLK Weekend!

Date: January 22, 2008

Shawnee Peak snowmakers took advantage of great snowmaking temperatures Sunday and Monday, January 20 & 21, to add to snow depths on 20 trails!


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Sunday Morning Women's Ski Clinic Expanded

Date: January 14, 2008

Shawnee Peak Ski Area has already expanded its new program, just for women.


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Snow Day at Shawnee Peak!

Date: January 13, 2008

Once again, Shawnee Peak is in the eye of the next snowstorm!


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Celebrate 70 Years of Skiing and Riding! $19.38 Tickets Announced for Wednesday, January 23rd

Date: January 9, 2008

On January 23, 1938, the first lift ran on Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton, Maine.


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On-Site Massage at Shawnee Peak Every Friday!

Date: January 8, 2008

Bridgton, Maine—Shawnee Peak has commissioned Muffett Crowell, LMT (licensed massage therapist) with a certificate in sports massage and member...


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Salomon Ski Demo at Shawnee Peak - January 3, 2008

Date: January 2, 2008

Salomon Ski Company will be at Shawnee Peak for a consumer demo day from 9:30am-1:30pm on Thursday, January 3, 2008.


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73 Inches of Snow in December!

Date: January 1, 2008

Count it up! Shawnee Peak received 73 Inches of natural snow in the month of December 2007.


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Elvis On the Mountain! Saturday, January 5, 2008

Date: December 31, 2007

Celebrate Elvis Presley’s 73rd Birthday Weekend at Shawnee Peak on Saturday January 5, 2008!


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Shawnee Peak Donates $15,000 to Maine Children's Cancer Program

Date: December 30, 2007

Chet Homer, owner of Shawnee Peak Ski Area, presented Jim Bouchard, development director for Maine Children's Cancer program, with a $15,000 check.


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Holiday Pricing and Hours start Wednesday, December 26

Date: December 25, 2007

Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak announces extended hours of operation and special holiday pricing for the time period, which includes Wednesday, December...


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Night Skiing Begins December 26!

Date: December 22, 2007

Shawnee Peak Ski area will open for continual night operation on Wednesday, December 26.


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East Chair Opens - Earliest Opening Ever!

Date: December 20, 2007

The Sunnyside Triple (commonly known as the East Chair) is open for the season!


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Heaviest Snowfall Totals Expected in Bridgton

Date: December 19, 2007

Bridgton, ME - According to forecasters at The Weather Channel, Shawnee Peak Ski Area, in Bridgton, ME, will receive top snowfall totals from the...


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One Night Only Night Skiing Before Christmas

Date: December 13, 2007

Shawnee Peak announces night skiing for


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Shawnee Peak Opening Saturday, December 8!

Date: December 7, 2007

Bridgton, ME - After more than a week of 24-hour per day snowmaking and 12-16 inches of new natural snow on Monday, Shawnee Peak Ski Area in...


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Snowfall Totals 12-16 Inches at Shawnee Peak!

Date: December 4, 2007

Shawnee Peak's winter season started with a whopper of a snow storm!


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Shawnee Peak Announces Operation Schedule through December 24

Date: December 3, 2007

Shawnee Peak early-season operation days have been tentatively announced.


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Major Snowfall on the Way

Date: December 2, 2007

Shawnee Peak Ski Area is expecting the first major snowfall of the season


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Snowmaking Starts - Opening Day Planned

Date: December 1, 2007

Shawnee Peak greeted December with more than 60 snowmaking guns, which started blasting the white stuff early Saturday morning at Shawnee Peak!


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Shawnee Peak History Lesson - 70 Years of Skiing and Riding!

Date: November 5, 2007

This season, Shawnee Peak, originally known as Pleasant Mountain, will celebrate 70 years of skiing and riding.


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Shawnee Peak Announces a Host of Environmental Initiatives for the 2007-08 Ski Season

Date: November 2, 2007

Shawnee Peak continues to lead the way for the ski industry in terms of environmental stewardship.


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Shawnee Peak Announces What’s New for 2007-08

Date: September 28, 2007

Bridgton, ME – Shawnee Peak is proud to announce a host of capital improvements, program enhancements and community/environmental initiatives...


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Shawnee Peak Announces "Kids Skiing for Kids" Program

Date: September 26, 2007

Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak is celebrating its 70th year of skiing and riding this upcoming season. To honor their mission of providing healthy...


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SHAWNEE PEAK: FIRST PRIVATELY HELD SKI AREA TO OFFSET 100% CARBON EMISSIONS

Date: September 4, 2007

Shawnee Peak Ski Area is celebrating its 70th year this season.


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Shawnee Peak Accepts the Red Cross Real Hero Award

Date: April 17, 2007

Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak Ski Area accepted the Red Cross Real Hero award for Environmental Service and Outreach at the 9th Annual Award Ceremony...


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Shawnee Peak Donates 10% of Revenue to Non-Profit Organizations

Date: April 11, 2007

Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak Ski Area, in the spirit of “giving back” to its community, created Non Profit Thursdays for the 2006-07 ski...


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Marys Firemen Race for a Cure Raises $23,000!

Date: March 12, 2007

Saturday, March 10th, Firemen and their families converged on Shawnee Peak to race in one of the most unique events on snow! The 4th Annual Mary's...


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12th Annual Moonlight Charity Challenge

Date: January 26, 2007

Chet and Shirley Homer, owners of Shawnee Peak in Bridgton, Maine, are proud to announce that Moonlight Charity Challenge will return for its 12th...


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Shawnee Peak Announces Non-Profit Days!

Date: January 14, 2007

Bridgton, ME - Shawnee Peak is proud to announce that every Thursday during the 2006-07 ski season, 10% of all lift ticket revenue will be donated to...


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Ski resorts fight global warming through wind energy purchases

Date: October 27, 2006

Reprinted from SFGate.com - the official web site of the San Francisco Chronicle (10-27) 04:00 PDT Norden, Nevada County -- For the ski industry,...


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Ski Areas Purchase Green Energy to KEEP WINTER COOL

Date: October 17, 2006

As part of the snowsports industry's "Keep Winter Cool" program to combat global warming, the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) has encouraged...


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Shawnee Peak First Ski Area in Maine to be 100% Wind Powered! Qualifies as EPA Green Power Leader

Date: September 14, 2006

Shawnee Peak today announced its decision to power its entire operation with clean, renewable energy.


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