Nordic event leaves the slopes for the city ; A New England group plans to hold Nordic races tonight at Deering Oaks in Portland.

From: Portland Press Herald (Maine) | Date: March 23, 2005| Author: From staff reports | Copyright information


Portland Press Herald (Maine)

03-23-2005

Nordic event leaves the slopes for the city ; A New England group plans to hold Nordic races tonight at Deering Oaks in Portland.
Byline: From staff reports
Edition: Final
Section: Sports

Ski racing in the middle of Portland?

It happens tonight.
Taking advantage of the winter's abundant snowfall, the New England Nordic Ski Association will hold the Banknorth Nordic Sprint Championships in Dee...

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