Saddleback

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“The silver lining to the window collision problem is that it is easily within our ability to fix,” said a Maine Audubon representative.

Each lot would be a half acre, most "ski in, ski out" on an existing or a relocated trail. Buyers would bring in their own architect and builder.

Construction included scheduling to avoid disturbing the Bicknell’s thrush, a rare bird species native to the area. Floor-to-ceiling windows include a removable bird screen.

Maine saw a 9.3% increase in visitors between the 2023 and 2024 winter seasons. But as global climate change warms up winters, there's concern that tourism could be hurt.

Since 2004, the organization has deployed over $1.11 billion in New Markets Tax Credits financing to over 100 businesses and developments across the country — and in the process, creating or preserving 12,662 jobs.

L.L.Bean, MEMIC and Saddleback are among the companies to install protections to keep birds from inadvertently flying into windows.

With cold nights for snowmaking, Maine's ski areas are looking to rebound from the Dec. 18 rains and flooding, which melted snowpack and washed out roads and infrastructure.

Perched at 3,620 feet, Saddleback's new restaurant, the Nest, offers guests beautiful views of Rangeley Lake and sits right below the Appalachian Trail. 

The $10 million Saddleback House project is designed to attract and retain seasonal staff to Saddleback Mountain, and could help draw summertime employees for local restaurants and retail shops.