The Scarborough election on Nov. 5 will include a $6 million land bond request on the local ballot. The measure was approved in the Sept. 4 Town Council meeting along with a written explanation and recommendation by the council to be included on the ballot question. The land bond question was first requested to be […]
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Auburn’s Life Forest Whistle Ridge is a place of rest
Remains of lost relative found in an Oregon hospital among the cremains of 3,600 other patients has found a final resting place in Maine.
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Trout Unlimited to host free day of all things fishing in Brunswick
The Merrymeeting Bay Chapter of Trout Unlimited is hosting a free day of all things trout, fishing, community and conservation from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Brunswick Town Mall, 191-195 Maine St. The “Trout on the Mall” day will include fundraising to help send a young person to TU Maine’s […]
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As Worcester Holdings sprays pines with pesticide, Addison residents call for moratorium
But the well-known wreath company isn’t alone. An analysis found that 5 leading conservation groups have registered pesticide applicators on staff.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick logging operation rankles some residents
Residents have raised environmental and safety concerns stemming from a logging operation, which they say started on June 5. This prompted a special town meeting where officials said things looked up to code.
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Carriage trails ready for walking in Cape Elizabeth
The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust will celebrate its newly acquired Davis Parcel off Spurwink Avenue with a grand opening Sunday.
Posted inTimes Record
Cuban fishing adventure to make a splash at conservation organization’s meeting
The May meeting of the Merrymeeting Bay Chapter of Trout Unlimited will feature stories from members Ray Minchak and Steve Heinz about their fishing adventure in Cuba where they chased — and even caught — bonefish, tarpon and permit. The May 21 meeting is free to attend and open to member and non-members. Social hour begins […]
Posted inTimes Record
Trout Unlimited meeting will feature screening of fish passage documentary
The Merrymeeting Bay Chapter of Trout Unlimited will feature at its next meeting a free screening of the documentary feature film, “A Watershed Moment.” The film tells the story of an all-hands effort involving fishermen, three coastal Maine communities, nonprofit organizations, and state and federal management agencies to restore fish passage throughout the Bagaduce River […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham council encouraged to protect more farmland from development
The Maine Farmland Trust says it would like to do more work in Gorham and offers suggestions on what preservation steps the town can take.
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Conservation fundraiser in Freeport to benefit Maine Coast Heritage Trust
A fundraising event for Maine Coast Heritage Trust Thursday will feature former state representative Hannah Pingree as the keynote speaker at “Tides of Change: Climate Action Through Conservation.” The event is from 6-9 p.m. on March 7 at Maine Beer Company, 525 U.S. Route 1, Freeport. Proceeds will support MCHT’s ongoing efforts to protect and […]