9359-R3_MSA_May2026_Newsletter

MSA Club News

day night in the “Bull Pen” at 6:00 during the season, discussing any problems and making a plan to correct any problems, or repair any hiccups with our equipment or set up groom ing for the week. We have so many talented groomers and hard workers in our crew and we are thankful for them. It’s still too early for us to work on our ATV trails but plans are being made and equipment will soon be readied for the season. A trail change may need to be made due to a hous ing development but the landowners and farmers are always so cooperative and we are very careful to get permission and to keep them informed about any work being done on their property. Landowner relations are very important and we often help them out with any problems they may have by using our own equipment. Reputation is everything! Enjoy the Spring and be careful out there! Sue Maynard Secretary PORTAGE LAKERS sc Portage Lake, ME Well folks, we made it! Another snowmo bile season is officially in the books, and what a season it was. Considering the mountains (insert eye roll here) of snow Mother Nature dumped on us this year, the fact that we had minimal breakdowns is nothing short of a small miracle. Either our grooming crew has wizard-level skills, or the trail gremlins were on vacation. Either way, we’ll take it! As always, the club had some fantastic fundraisers this winter. The Fas Phil Poker Run once again brought out a great crowd of riders for a good cause. Chad the Hypnotist had folks hiding behind chairs and dancing like no one was watching and possibly volun teering for next year’s grooming shifts (we’ll have to check the fine print on that one). And of course, the legendary Annual Pie Auction delivered exactly what we expected: fierce bidding wars over baked goods and the occa sional pie selling for roughly the price of a used sled. Thanks to everyone who baked, bid, laughed, and supported the club. Thank you to all our members, officers and board members who generously donate their time and money to keep our club fun, as well as up and running smoothly. We are all ready for a few months off! We also would like to thank Susan Rogers, who has been an integral part of PLSC for the last 33 years. Sue has decided to resign from her position as Grant Writer. Thank you, Sue, from the bottom of our hearts for all you have done over the years. I’m sure the next Grant Writer will turn to you with questions going forward, as you know this process well. Just because the snow melts it doesn’t mean the fun stops in Portage! The Portage Lake Whoopie Pie Festival is scheduled for August 6–9 , and the Portage Lakers Snow mobile Club will be set up with hot dogs, burgers, and club merchandise for sale . It’s always a great weekend with tons happening around town, great food, and plenty of laughs. If you’ve never been, you’re missing out— Portage is FUN without snow, too! While you’re enjoying spring and summer, just remember—you have about 9 months to get ready for next season. That might sound like a long time, but we all know how this goes. October shows up, the first flakes start flying, and suddenly everyone realizes the sled is still exactly where it was parked in March. So, use your time wisely… if you catch my drift… if you want to hit the trails next year. From all of us at the Portage Lakers Snow mobile Club, thanks for making this season a great one. Have a fantastic spring and summer, stay safe, and we’ll see you on the trails before you know it.

land owners who made the season possible. Without you folks we wouldn’t have any trails to ride on. Our blessing of the sleds was a success. We hope to see more folks at the next one the second Saturday in February 2027. It will be celebrating 30 years of the event. Come join us and have some fun. Thank you to all the officers of the club. We have a great crew who gets things done. The season is over, but the work will continue in the spring, summer, and fall getting the trails ready for the next season. Our last meeting for the season will be the 2nd Wednesday in April at Sam’s in Dixfield. Sincerely, Joyce Whittemore The Saturday, March 14, 2026 meeting of the Pleasant Mountain Snowmobile Club, at the Bridgton Community Center, started off at 6PM with the Fabulous Pot Luck Supper. President Blaine Chapman opened the busi ness meeting at 6:45 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance. He then asked for members to go around the room to introduce themselves, say where they were from, and if they had a position with the club. He requested a moment of silence to remember three former Club members who passed this month: Ken Towne, Emma Sens, and Sandra Gabardi. All were strong supporters of the Club and will be missed. Blaine reported that currently the Club has 122 members and 25 business members. Blaine then introduced the Guest Speaker, Eric Murphy, owner of GPS Trailmasters and Trail Intel. His companies have 18 years of experience making snowmobile and ATV maps that cover 27 States and Canadian Provinces. Eric described his newest business venture, Trail Intel, and explained how it would benefit Clubs and Riders alike. Club members were very interested, and Eric was able to answer their many questions. Thanks to Eric for the very informative discussion. Blaine reported Bridgton trails were closed on March 9th, and the Groomers will be ser viced and stored until next season. He also told the Club about a new recurring problem where 9 automobiles or trucks got stuck, trying to drive on Bridgton snowmobile trails. Appar ently, the trails are so wide and so smooth, the vehicle drivers thought they look like roads. We plan to install signs before next season to forestall this problem. Thanks to Ray Uttaro for GPSing new trails in the area and sending them to GPStrailmas ters.com Thanks to all of you who have been doing your snow dance—You are now relieved of your snow dance duties until December. The final Club meeting of the season will be on April 10th at The Bridgton Community Center on Depot Street. The Fabulous Pot Luck Supper begins at 6PM followed by the business meeting at 6:45. This meeting will be for the election of officers for the coming year. All are welcome! Bill Preis PMSC Club Correspondent See us on Facebook 207-647-2847 Pleasantmountainsnowmobileclub.com To See dozens of photos and vid eos—go to: https://www.facebook.com/ bridgtoneasyridersclub/ Club Secretary Club Reporter PLEASANT MOUNTAIN sc Bridgton, ME

This is only our 2nd article of this season because the weather was rather inconsistent on rideability. We didn’t really have a lot of news to report. When we had rideable snow our trail master and volunteers worked hard at maintaining them from Mercer to Farmington. Hopefully next year will be better riding. Submitted by, Rebecca Lemieux, Treasurer EASTERN REGION What can be said about the snowmobile season of 2025 / 2026? It was certainly one for the books, with snow, sleet, fog and rain changing almost on a daily basis, couple that with some really cold days and nights it was just like an ol’ fashioned Maine winter. We even got to groom and it was more enjoyable to ride our local trail system. Many thanks go out to Dave P., Hunter P., Mike B., Brian P., Gene B., Dale C., for get ting and keeping the trails in great condition all season. Also, we would like to say thank you to all of the volunteers, business supporters, and especially the landowners for allowing us to utilize their property for our trails-Thank You. Looking ahead on the calendar, the 1st KSRSC Meeting will be on the 2nd Thursday of October @ 7:00 P.M. at Dale and Joann C .house on Ames Road in Kenduskeag. This will be the last one with Dale C. Exit ing the President’s seat to a new member com ing in. Dale will be retiring from work and he and Joann will be touring the countryside in their newly acquired motor home (Congratu lations to you both). Just don’t go too far away -we will still need your support. I will close with this -please have a safe, enjoyable summer - see you in the fall to pre pare for 2026/2027. Hello again fellow snowmobile enthusiasts, It’s kind of a bittersweet time of year, the snow has been gone now for at least a few weeks, and we all are probably looking for ward (if not already done) to putting the sleds to bed, stowing away the gear, equipment and the trailers too. With that annual task behind us, take a deep breath, and get out the patio furniture, barbecue grills, lawnmowers, gar den tools, summer clothes and open the camps. The season of 2025 / 2026 brought quite a mixture of snow, sleet, rain at various times this winter - sometimes ALL at the same time, add to that some really cold spells (our wood pile took a thrashing this season) - working to correct that earlier this spring. Nothing says Maine winter, until you realize that you didn’t plan on enough firewood. I am going to keep this short, but not with out saying Thank You to all of the GLRSC volunteers, the Glenburn businesses, and cer tainly again this year all of the Landowners in Glenburn that have graciously allowed us to traverse their property to make a safe and enjoyable snowmobile trail system, without all of these components - we would not have one of the best systems in the region – Thank You! Just a couple more words - I promise. Over the last few months, there has been a lot going on at the clubhouse Eddie P, Missy P., Marion P., Bradley A., Gene B., Tommy G., Gail R., and I have been working inside and outside with some updates and renovations. Many Thanks to all, really looks Great. Looking for ward to starting 2026/2027 off with “boots on the ground”. You can see all of this and more at our 1st meeting of the season on Wednes day, September 2, 2026 @ 7:00P.M. On the agenda will be the election of officers, as well as other start-up business see you there. P.S. -almost forgot the GLRSC will be hosting our Chicken B-B-Q at the Glenburn Community Festival (at the Glenburn school) on Saturday, June 20th @ 4:30 P.M. until sold out - look for full details in the booklets and posters around town. Thank you and have a safe, fun, relaxing summer. Barry E. Ryan GLRSC Vice President KENDUSKEAG STREAM RIDERS sc Kenduskeag, ME Barry E. Ryan Club Reporter GLENBURN LAKESIDE RIDERS sc Glenburn, ME

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NORTHERN REGION

MOLUNKUS VALLEY SNO-DRIFTERS Sherman, ME Greetings from Molunkus Valley Sno Drifters! Another Season has come to an end lots of things still to get done. The Grant was done by Trailmaster Rick Long and sent in. Stakes will be pulled when ground thaws, things main tained and put away for another season. Also had another certified groomer operator! Kevin Richards congratulations! We are always busy here and are blessed to have the many Volunteers we have and it doesn’t go unnoticed! We reached over 100 members again this year! Had lots of great reports on our trails! One thing for sure our guys and gals stay right on them for safety 1st and works out well, had some reports of off trail riders this year from landowners so we worked with them to get the issues solved! If landowners aren’t happy no one is! We are grateful to have the landowners that let us go they are appreciated more than they know! Very grateful for Qualeys to keep our yard sanded and safe for public! Safety 1st! Hard telling Not Knowing what’s next @ MVSD Stay tuned you’ll be glad you did! + Until next time ~Keep On Keeping On! Deb Long (Club President) MEDUXNEKEAG RAMBLERS sc Meduxnekeag, ME Well the snow is gone, at least gone so not able to ride the trails. We had a good season with no major breakdowns. Now to start pick ing up markers and signs. All volunteers are welcome. The breakfasts have gone well this winter with amazing crews to help with serv ing and cooking. Elections have been held, Landowner Appreciation Supper is scheduled and is com ing up soon. There will be yard work to do at the clubhouse as well. Rentals are going well and there are still vacancies available. Please call Tim at 207 651-7957 or you can visit our page and try to do it that way. Paperwork for Trail grant will be submitted soon. Any questions please call Tim at above number or reach out to any officer or club member. Respectfully submitted Judy CHAPMAN RIDGE RUNNERS sc Chapman, ME Dear Snowmobilers, Well, another short season, perhaps that’s our “normal” now. I certainly hope not. Snowmobilers in the County often sled in early April, especially if we could get to the ”big woods.” Remember those warm hot dog roasts, where we shed our jackets, headgear and gloves/mittens around a lovely warm fire in the sunshine? Wow, you’ll be guessing my age now! My children still insist they weren’t having that great a time. They sure fooled me. They always got thrown down a snow bank, pushed each other into the brush or had a snowball fight. I hope somewhere families are still doing this! Our last grooming day was March 6 and that’s early. We got rain after that and the fields were a little bare. I only got about 1,437 miles, and that’s in retirement. When we were still working, we used to easily get 2,000 to 2,500 miles per season. Just remember if you are coming from a distance to the County to sled, check with someone in the area for an update. We can be reached at 764-1236. Our grooming crew did a wonderful job keeping our trails in tiptop shape and we receive many compliments on them. We always pan after a snowfall to pack every snowflake down! Then we groom and later in the season that means grooming at night when the temps are down so our efforts are not wasted. Our crew meets every Wednes

NEW SHARON SNOW RIDERS New Sharon, ME

Tammy Kenney Club Secretary

WESTERN REGION POODUNK sc Dixfield, ME

Hello Fellow Snowmobilers; It looks like the snowmobile season has ended. We had a lot of fun out on the trails, thanks to Dave and Paul who kept the trails in awesome condition during the season. We want to give a big shout out to all the

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