The sort of outdoor lesson provided by the Falmouth Land Trust on Indigenous Peoples’ Day remains rare, but Wabanaki and conservation leaders hope that will change.
Presumpscot River
Posted inLocal & State
Portland-area firefighters respond to boat fire on the Presumpscot River
The plume of smoke was visible to traffic heading north on Interstate 295 from Portland to Falmouth.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Sappi sale of Westbrook fish ladder, Presumpscot hydropower stations worries advocates
Friends of the Presumpscot want assurances the buyer will be able to meet maintenance expansion obligations.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
‘River Voices’: In a new volume of essays, the Presumpscot gets its due
Artists and others describe the 25-mile-long river from the varied lenses of science, history and literature.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Volunteers needed for busy fish migration in Westbrook
The Presumpscot Regional Land Trust says with a growing number of visitors, more help is needed.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Notes: April 8
KC hosts blood drive The Westbrook Knights of Columbus Council 2219 is sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 9, at St. Hyacinth’s Church Hall (St. Anthony Parish) on Brown Street. “As always, there is an urgent need for blood donations,” Russ Champagne, Knights of Columbus spokesman, said […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Magnet fishers’ haul helps clean up Presumpsot River
The group has a focus on the environment and safety along with the thrill of pulling up the unknown from the murky deep.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Portland Forecaster
Community conversation to focus on past, future of Portland’s Trolley Park
The city is seeking ideas on how to improve the Riverton park.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster
‘River Voices’ pays tribute to the Presumpscot
In words and with art, the new book provides a diverse look at the river’s history, culture and science.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Saccarappa Island can provide deeper view of long-hidden Wabanaki history
Soon to be transferred to the city of Westbrook, it should become a unique and cherished public space.