Land conservation
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PublishedAugust 24, 2023
Grants for Kennebago preservation project on hold over lack of public access
The Rangeley Heritage Land Trust will have two years to secure deeded public access or it will lose $1.7 million to protect thousands of acres along the Kennebago River.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2023
Wilton board opposes creating wildlife refuge in High Peaks region
"We can do just fine all by ourselves," Selectperson Mike Wells said before voting to join Eustis and other towns in opposition to a national wildlife refuge in the High Peaks region.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2023
100 acres of land to be conserved near downtown Westbrook, Gorham Village
With one project near downtown Westbrook and two near Gorham Village, the Presumpcot Regional Land Trust's goal is to ensure easy access to nature.
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PublishedJune 29, 2023
Scarborough aims to have 30% of its land under conservation by 2030
With 5,391 acres now protected, the town has begun work to preserve an additional 4,030 acres.
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PublishedJune 23, 2023
Groups start new effort to buy land, protect water quality of Lake Wesserunsett in Madison
The Lake Wesserunsett Association says that in order to ensure water quality doesn't decline, it will be raising $30,000 to purchase and conserve land around the lake as it comes on the market.
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PublishedMay 11, 2023
Fears of Bug Light Park sale are overblown, South Portland city manager says
The City Council discusses measures to further protect the park and other public open spaces, including requiring a referendum on any potential sales.
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PublishedApril 7, 2023
Westbrook purchases 2 parcels along Presumpscot River to increase public access to downtown
City officials plan to keep the parcels on the north side of the river undeveloped and use them to improve public access, including construction of a riverfront trail.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2023
Scarborough resident honored with eco-Excellence Award
Dr. Noah Perlut, a professor at the University of New England, has been recognized by ecomaine for his work in Scarborough.