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North Star Mortgage Group, (207) 893-8499 Northern Lights Mechanical, (207) 749-7456 Paramount Homes Inc,, (207) 749-8198 Pat’s Pizza Windham, (207) 892-1700 Purdy Powers & Company, (207) 775-3496 Richardson’s Boat Yard, (207) 892-9664 Rustler’s Steakhouse, (207) 892-8808 Sebago Cam, (207) 232-0804 Sebago Stone & Tile LLC, (207) 415-8755 Shad’s Custom Countertops, (207) 893-3445 Southern Maine Renewable Fuels, (207) 892-3702 Still Water Spa, (207) 450-8452 The Hashery, (207) 894-3400 The Lord Group powered by Landing Real Estate, (207) 749-8198 Windham Rental Center, (207) 892-7743 Wyman Electric, (207) 415-5802 WINN HC Haynes, (207) 736-3412 WINSLOW Bilodeau’s Body Shop, (207) 872-8289 Courtney’s Countertop, (207) 314-3904 Evergreen Yard Care, (207) 877-3143 MacKenzie Landscaping, Inc, (207) 873-1621 Mainely Power Sports, (207) 616-0605 McCormack Building Supply, (207) 873-6467 Welch’s Transportation, (207) 669-5434 WINTERPORT Marcus Colby Contracting Inc, (207) 322-6268 My Vault Storage, (207) 478-6868 Supreme Mechanical, (207) 520-7350 WINTHROP Audette’s Ace Hardware, (207) 377-2711 Cobbossee Bait, (207) 557-4308 Paul’s Boutique, (207) 210-1993 Perkins Flooring, (207) 831-0869

Cole River Consultants, (207) 248-7774 Dirigo Surveying, (207) 923-3443 Five Star Builders, (207) 377-5900

MSA Business Members Support Maine’s Snowmobile Trails Thank them by using their services

Groves Construction Management, (207) 248-7774 Hoyt Chiropractic Center, Mike & Gail Hoyt LP, (207) 933-4246 Parks Performance, (207) 377-7963 Roberts Funeral Home, (207) 623-6169 SJ Wood Construction, (207) 377-8543 Tavern on the Hill 305, (207) 395-5284 Thomas Agency, (207) 377-2121 WISCASSET Big Barn Coffee, (207) 882-6374 Coutts Brothers, (207) 582-6146 Cubbyhole Sports Pub Gillespie Marine LLC, (207) 504-2652 J. Edward Knight M&R Dorsey Builders Inc, (207) 882-8035 Norm’s Used Cars, (207) 882-7476 Pro Body Works Inc Red’s Eats, (207) 882-6128 Wiscasset Community Center, (207) 882-8230 Wiscasset Speedway LLC Yearance and Son Plumbing & Heating WOODLAND Woodland Cabins LLC, (207) 540-5822 WOODVILLE McLaughlin Electric, LLC, (207) 746-7043 WOOLWICH Bill’s Garage Inc, (207) 442-8881 YARMOUTH Jim’s Odd Repairs, (207) 846-3832 YARK True Enterprises LLC, (207) 660-1455

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Robin’s Welding & Metal Works, (207) 645-2778 Rocky Hill Landscaping, (207) 645-5381 RS Osgood & Sons, (207) 645-4934 Salt & Peppers LLC, (207) 645-7035 Shelly Hometown Market, (207) 645-4100 Steve’s Family Market, (207) 645-2954 Webster Heating WINCHENDON, MA Oppure Oil, LLC, (800) 359-4802 WINDHAM Alex LaFerriere Heating, (207) 899-6751 Binga’s Windham, (207) 892-2337 Bob the Screenprinter, (207) 892-8220 Brown Hill Construction, (207) 318-8255 Hall Implement Co, (207) 892-6894 Hansen Heating, (207) 632-7834 Jane Bell Agency- Allstate Ins, (207) 839-4324 Joseph Lynch Arborists JSD Welding, (207) 892-6885 Ken Clark-KEC Properties, (207) 329-6373 Launa’s Woodworks, (207) 838-9539 Mayberry Associates LLC Mills Enterprises LLC, (207) 939-7472 Moon Construction Services Champion K9 Care, (207) 892-9363 Deck House Tavern, (207) 892-1324 DiMatteo Carpet and Floor Care, (207) 329-4521 Elements Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc, (207) 239-7700

Foreshore Insurance Brokers, (207) 289-4017 Northeast Autoworks, (207) 899-1355 Second Amendment Sports, (207) 233-0127 Westport Motorsports, (207) 854-9925 WESTON Canoe the Wild, (207) 448-2743 First Settlers Lodge, (207) 448-3000 Ground Up Construction, (207) 538-6081 McPhee’s Live Bait, (207) 721-6176 Town Of Weston, (207) 448-2316 Trailside Cabins, (207) 538-6763 WHITEFIELD Hardman’s Auto Sales, (207) 549-7441 WILTON Buggy’s Plumbing LLC Calzolaio Pasta Company, (207) 645-9500 Cannatopia, (207) 516-1001 Chad Bubier Firewood, (207) 779-4069 Comfort Inn & Suites, (207) 645-5155 DF Spencer Transport, (207) 491-6655 Gould’s Service Station, (207) 645-4049 JD’s Express Inc, (207) 578-1971 Merrill’s Garage Inc, (207) 931-8875 Mountainside Powersports, (207) 645-2985 Phillips Motorsports LLC, (207) 778-1950 Power Plant, (207) 645-9667

The Maine Snowmobiler is an official publication of the Maine Snowmobile Association

Vol. 56, No.1, September 2024 • ISSN-0195-2870 The Maine Snowmobiler

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r To purchase Advertising Space in The Maine Snowmobiler, contact our Office Manager, 207-622-6983, mainesnowmobileassociation.com The Maine Snowmobiler welcomes submissions from MSA members, including but not limited to, club news, calendar listings, photo graphs, letters to the editor, articles of general and technical interest. Submissions may be edited. Address to: Editor, Maine Snowmobiler, PO Box 80, Augusta, ME. 04332, mainesnowmobileassociation.com All opinions expressed by contributing writers in the Maine Snowmo biler are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this publication. POSTMASTER: Send address change to: The Maine Snowmobile Association, PO Box 80, Augusta, Maine 04332 The Maine Snowmobiler (USPS #859-920) is published 7 times a year by the Maine Snowmobile Association, Inc., 7 Noyes St Place, Augusta, Maine 04330. Periodical postage paid at Augusta, Maine and additional offices. Seasonal subscription provided to MSA members as a benefit of their annual dues. $3.00 of the $15 membership fee is applied to the cost of the publication. Subscriptions are available to non-members at a cost of $30/season. r r r r Be a Safe, Responsible Snowmobile Rider by Completing a Safety Course Riding a snowmobile is a great way to enjoy the Maine outdoors. It’s important to ride safely, responsibly, and to be prepared before you go. Many of Maine’s snowmobile trails reside on private land. Respecting these generous private landowners by riding responsibly is critical to maintaining trail access in Maine. courses online and in-person. The snowmobile and ATV course that can be taken com pletely online (for ages 12 and older). The online course is $34.95 (course fees go to the vendor who produced the online course).This course combines both Snowmobile & ATV con tent, and while snowmobile education is not mandated by law, it is encouraged. Many of the in-person courses also combine both snowmobile and ATV information. Consider completing a snowmobile safety course to be a more safe and prepared operator! Maine offers safety

Snowmobile Safety Courses IF&W Recreational Safety Unit: 207-287-5220 Total Course = 6 Hours

Register online: www.maine.gov/ifw/programs-resources/educational-programs/safety-courses/snowmobile-safety.html Below for your convenience is a list of in person classes: 10/12/24 – 9am – 4pm – Central Maine Powersports, Lewiston, ME, Combo Class

11/9/24 – 9am – 4pm – Kramer’s Inc, Sidney, ME, Combo Class Contact Darcey Emery (207) 699-9623 or darceyemery@gmail.com 11/16/24 – 9am – 4pm – Central Maine Powersports, Lewiston, ME, Combo Class Contact Darcey Emery (207) 699-9623 or darceyemery@gmail.com

Contact Darcey Emery (207) 699-9623 or darceyemery@gmail.com 10/19/24 – 9am – 4pm – Kramer’s Inc, Sidney, ME, Combo Class Contact Darcey Emery (207) 699-9623 or darceyemery@gmail.com

Can’t find a course for your area? Contact the Recreational Safety Division Office at (207) 287-5220

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