PFAS in Maine can travel from stream to ski trail through snowmaking

Harmful and persistent forever chemicals that accumulate in some water bodies can be sprayed onto slopes by machine, but the extent of the risk is unknown.

Waterville council accepts $712,500 matching grant for Quarry Road improvements

Work planned at recreation area includes paving part of the dirt road leading to the welcome center, improving parking and making changes to the wet meadow area so it may be used year-round.

Improvements aim to enhance year-round appeal for Quarry Road Recreation Area in Waterville

The Quarry Road Recreation Area in Waterville next year will receive road and parking area pavement, expansion of the meadow with pavers and better drainage, officials say.

Friends of Quarry Road leadership changes announced

Fresh and artificial snow draws hundreds of skiers to Waterville’s Quarry Road Trails

Crowds of all ages took to the trails to cross country ski Saturday and children took lessons in alpine skiing and how to use the rope tow to ascend the hill at Quarry Road.

Snowmaking begins at Quarry Road Trails, aided by new all-electric equipment

For the first time, the snowmaking machines 'making winter possible' at the Quarry Road trails in Waterville will be all electric.

As problem of PFAS contamination came to light, ski industry took early steps to ban the chemicals

Just a few years ago, fluoro waxes, which contain "forever chemicals," were used widely in the ski industry, but as evidence of their ill effects grew, the sport made changes.

At Quarry Road Trails Fall Festival, visitors bask in the brisk fall weather

Quarry Road Trails brought back the Fall Festival after a hiatus last year, and visitors were able to enjoy a clear fall day and the variety of activities set up.

Waterville’s Quarry Road Trails to open disc golf course this summer

Starting with 20 tees and adding an additional 16, the hope is to provide additional summer offerings that will drive traction to Waterville.

Alpine skiers get opportunity for ‘trial’ runs at Quarry Road Recreation Area

Eleven downhill skiers take to hill Sunday as the city assess viability of returning Alpine skiing to Waterville.