The project aimed to increase tree canopy cover in the neighborhood that had distinctly fewer trees than the rest of the city and improve environmental equality.
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Saco celebrates splash pad groundbreaking
City officials say they hope to have the splash pad open by May of 2025.
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Saco City Council prohibits camping in public parks
The ordinance is a response to encampments in Diamond Riverside Park this summer.
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South Portland plans to survey ash trees for treatment, possible removal
Workers will catalogue size and location of city ash trees and determine whether they appear to be impacted by emerald ash borers, an invasive species.
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Portland geese deformed by ‘unnaturally high-calorie diet’
Some geese are suffering from a condition called ‘Angel Wing,’ which is a malformation of their wings caused by a high calorie diet – namely, things like bread.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Biddeford looks to rebuild skate park after closure due to safety concerns
Since the park’s closure last month, many local skaters have been calling on the city to renovate the park.
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Saco receives grant to revitalize downtown park
Saco received an almost $50,000 grant from T-Mobile’s Hometown Grant program last weekend.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick to open recreation complex with skatepark and pickleball courts
The grand opening, which will be held this Saturday, will feature pickleball tournaments, races and skateboarding sessions led by a former Olympian.
Posted inTimes Record
Bath at Play unveils first piece of outdoor musical instrument installation
The Bath-based nonprofit Bath at Play unveiled on May 18 its first community-funded project, Riverwalk Rhythm, in the newly created Bridge Park, located at 23 Commercial St., Bath. The Riverwalk Rhythm project evolved out of a discussion between City of Bath staff and Bath at Play in November 2022 on a low-impact solution for the […]
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Forum: They paved paradise – and put up a parking lot
Well, not exactly. But close. Westbrook almost just paved over its former outdoor pool and put up an ice rink. Thankfully, wisdom prevailed on July 3 when the City Council voted unanimously against the city administration’s poorly-vetted and wasteful $250,000 idea. The proposal is made even more laughable, in this hottest and most humid stretch […]