The Maine Water Co. and Maine Coast Heritage Trust worked together to protect forestland, permanently preventing development.
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Posted inTimes Record
Hiking and biking in Roosevelt Campobello International Park
Seven of us were on the fourth day of a weeklong vacation on Deer Island in Passamaquoddy Bay. Located just over the international border in New Brunswick, we were camping at Deer Island Point Campground on the southern end of the island. Several of us had spent the previous two days engaged in exceptional sea […]
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Maine’s roller skating scene gets a leg (and some wheels) up from social media
Online videos of roller skaters at Westbrook’s Happy Wheels have gone viral recently. They’re working to attract younger people to the activity and sport.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Richmond mini-golf park adds second 18-hole course
The new course, which held a soft opening Thursday, is fully accessible with more spots for shade.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Swan Island ferry restoration effort makes slow progress over IF&W objection
Legislation poised to become law creates a working group to explore restoring public access to Swan Island, but state wildlife managers say such a plan would require staff and money and they prefer to focus on wildlife management and facilities maintenance.
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Augusta bird attack prompts trail closure at Bond Brook Trails
‘Two pounds of fury:’ Officials believe a nesting goshawk is defending its territory and is attacking people it deems threatening.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough’s new Community Services director brings passion, experience
Nick Cliche developed a passion for municipal recreation over his 18-year career in Portland’s Parks and Rec Department before making the move to Scarborough.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Gear Hub raises funds to buy its building
After raising $1.56 million over two years, the nonprofit bicycle and outdoor gear organization secured its location on Washington Avenue, allowing for an expansion of programs and continued accessibility.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Outdoors
Trail projects in Skowhegan underway as part of master plan
Somerset Woods Trustees, a nonprofit land trust, is working on projects at two local preserves, while other groups are planning more projects to develop a local trail network.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Outdoors
Maine names new director of outdoor recreation
Jeff McCabe, a former Democratic majority leader in the Maine House, succeeds Carolann Ouellette, who has returned to a previous role as Maine’s director of tourism.