Formerly Shawnee Peak, this 1,900-foot mountain near the town of Bridgton (pop. 5,400) in the Lakes Region is a go-to for southern Maine access and night skiing (on half of its trails, the most of any ski area in New England), with a 40 trails plus seven glades and a terrain mix over 249 acres that´s particularly strong for beginners (25 percent) and intermediates (roughly half), yet enough challenge to keep advanced skiers engaged. It´s closer to both Boston - just two hours and 40 minutes - and New York City around six hours away, and the vibe here is casual and hometown, heavy on divey bars and lakes-region restaurants. 

Read more in my post 5 of Maine´s Best Ski/Winter Resorts.

Bob Travis