parks and recreation
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2024
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.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2024
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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PublishedJune 20, 2024
Saco receives grant to revitalize downtown park
Saco received an almost $50,000 grant from T-Mobile’s Hometown Grant program last weekend.
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PublishedJune 17, 2024
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.
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PublishedMay 22, 2024
Bath at Play unveils first piece of outdoor musical instrument installation
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PublishedJuly 27, 2023
Forum: They paved paradise – and put up a parking lot
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PublishedJuly 3, 2023
Portland opens a new park, giving North Deering neighborhood a green space
The city purchased the 24 acres last week and North Deering Park is now open to the public. It's expected to largely remain as open green space.
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PublishedApril 8, 2023
Hundreds of children flock to Easter egg hunt at Portland’s Payson Park
It's the first egg hunt managed by the city's Parks and Recreation Department.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2023
Brunswick recreation complex could bring families, money to town
The Brunswick Town Council OK'd spending $1.12 million to construct the first pieces of the Midcoast Athletic and Recreation Complex, a multi-million-dollar set of courts, fields and other recreation amenities that supporters hope will draw families and spending to town.