The $30 million bond, which goes to voters in November, would pay for engineers, heavy equipment and laborers needed to build trails that will withstand climate change and make Maine a world-class outdoor recreation leader, advocates say.
Bicycling
Posted inTimes Record
Le Tour de Bowdoinham charity bike ride will donate food, funds to local pantry
Novice and experienced cyclists can enjoy a scenic bike ride through the hills of Bowdoinham on Aug. 19 to benefit the Bowdoinham Food Pantry.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Join the 2022 Trek Across Maine – and support healthy lungs
Come take a ride, starting in Brunswick and spanning the entire state, and help us achieve this year’s goal of raising $1 million.
Posted inLocal & State, News
‘Be vigilant,’ drivers urged, with Maine on track for another deadly year for pedestrians
So far, 19 people have been hit by cars and died in 2021, more than double the fatalities for last year, as the state considers long-term plans to make roads safer for walkers, cyclists and drivers.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Paralympian shows how much character matters
Falmouth native Clara Brown will compete on the world’s biggest stage for athletes with disabilities.
Posted inSports
Cycling: Clubs see uptick in participation in central Maine
Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club, central Maine chapter of New England Mountain Bike Association enjoy higher numbers in 2021.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State
Amy Calder: A life-changing journey
Jonathan McGonagle, 36, of Portland and fellow cyclist Nick Grisi, 40, of New Jersey stopped Tuesday to visit a longtime family friend in Waterville after bicycling from California to Florida and then up the East Coast to Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, News
BikeMaine event canceled again this year because of pandemic
More than 400 bicyclists typically sign up for the weeklong ride, which explores a different region of the state each year.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: We’re all on Maine’s roads together – let’s stay safe
In this reduced-traffic environment, all users need to remember and abide by the rules of the road and take safety precautions.
Posted inLocal & State, Outdoors
BikeMaine cancels its annual cycle around the state
The organization said it was impossible to host the event safely in the middle of a pandemic.