MAINE PUBLIC • February 16, 2022
It's been said that to get through winter in Maine you have to embrace it. For many people, that means heading out in the wilds of Maine on a snowmobile. One of the prime spots for riding the trails is near the western edge of Franklin County in Rangeley. But the snowmobiling industry in the area is coming face to face with a new reality brought on by climate change. Some local enthusiasts are worried, both for the future of their sport and for the local economy.