As winter continues and spring approaches, dog owners can enjoy Maine trails safely by planning ahead and following basic trail etiquette.
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Rolfe Hill in Casco to get mountain biking trails thanks to Maine Trails Program funds
Loon Echo Land Trust will use money from the program, funded by voters in 2024, to construct a trail network at the Rolfe Hill Forest area.
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Maine Huts & Trails offers free guided winter programs starting Jan. 3
Maine Huts & Trails will launch a series of free, guided winter outdoor programs on its trail network beginning Jan. 3, offering snowshoeing, skiing, fat biking and family-friendly outings open to the public.
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Biddeford identifies recreation projects to tackle with bond funds but wants residents’ input
City voters approved a $6 million recreation bond in November. Now, they can help decide what work the money will be used for.
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$10K grant from L.L.Bean will help renovate trails on Pleasant Mountain
Loon Echo Land Trust will use the funds for trail maintenance such as improving resilience to erosion.
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New Gloucester-based rescue team answers the call for help in Lakes Region and beyond
The Wilderness Rescue Team, an all-volunteer rescue group, recently hosted a screening of a documentary to help raise funds.
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Women’s walking group takes to trails together
The Scarborough Land Trust hosts monthly walks through its preserves.
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Bridgton-area land trust screens select shorts from World Trails Film Festival
The films, from locations ranging from Lebanon and Nepal to Washington state, focused on the importance of natural trails in communities.
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Delays to Portland pool renovation stretch capacity at only open city-run aquatics facility
The Riverton pool has been closed since September 2023 and isn’t expected to reopen until next summer after unexpected construction issues cropped up.
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Maine companies partner to conserve 257 acres in Biddeford
The Maine Water Co. and Maine Coast Heritage Trust worked together to protect forestland, permanently preventing development.