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Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
New bridge links Eastern Trail through Scarborough
The Close the Gap project adds 1.6 miles to the Eastern Trail is ahead of schedule.
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Scarborough piece of the Eastern Trail project breaks ground
Three weeks after construction started on the 1.6-mile section of the Eastern Trail, stakeholders gathered to celebrate this milestone.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Closing the gap on Southern Maine’s Eastern Trail finally moving toward completion
The 1.6 miles of fresh trail in Scarborough will solidify a roughly 16-mile off-road connection between Bug Light Park in South Portland and downtown Saco.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland postpones rail-to-trail vote, abutting property owners opposed
The Casco Bay Trail Alliance, which seeks to alter the Berlin Subdivision rail corridor to add a trail looping from Portland to Lewiston/Auburn, is asking towns along the route to sign off in support. Cumberland recently voted to postpone a decision.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Wildlife in the Eastern Trail gap: UNE students to present findings of six-year study
The GapTracks project analyzes the animal population in the unfinished section of the Eastern Trail between the Wainwright Recreation Complex in South Portland and Nonesuch River in Scarborough.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Eastern Trail events coming to Scarborough
A number of Eastern Trail events are coming to Scarborough this summer and fall, many benefitting local causes.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Eastern Trail Alliance one easement away from work to close 1.6-mile gap
A railroad must provide access rights so the alliance can build a bridge over tracks in Scarborough and connect the trail between Scarborough and South Portland.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
Public urges Scarborough to “Close the Gap” on the Eastern Trail
The project to “Close the Gap” between Scarborough and South Portland on the Eastern Trail has been in the works for years. The council meeting on July 19 provided updates on the project.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
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.