The project to rehabilitate and build more than 4 miles of trails is funded with a $69,650 state Department of Conservation grant, $78,150 from a city recreation bond and $10,000 from the city ‘s airport fund.
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Lobster seltzer? Elephant bones in Portland? April Fools’ pranks spread on Maine social media
Other jokes included Ramona’s suggesting a radical overhaul of its Italian hoagie and the Department of Transportation joking about ‘squirrel skywalks.’
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Farmington names new director of parks and rec department
Jennifer Savage, who had been the assistant director, was named director and the new assistant director will be Michelle Dowd.
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U.S. Senate approves Collins’ bill to fund urban parks, trails
The funding, contained in a bill co-sponsored by the senior senator, will help create and expand outdoor recreational opportunities in underserved urban communities.
Posted inCommunity, Local Government
Farmington skateboard park receives $4,000 from Seth Wescott’s golf tournament
A donation of $4,046.39, proceeds from the annual Seth Wescott & Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic held at Sugarloaf, was accepted for Dragon’s Nest Skateboard Park in Farmington.
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Farmington board accepts $5,000 donation for Philbrick Park in Farmington Falls
The donation was given by Farmington Falls Fire Co. Inc.
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Waterville council votes again to send controversial church rezoning request to planners
The council voted 6-0 Tuesday to refer to the Planning Board for hearing and recommendation a request by First Church of Waterville to rezone Park Street properties so it can expand parking and create auxiliary parish house facilities.
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Waterville to consider earmarking $1.16 million in unused recreation money
The funding is available for other projects now that recreation fields don’t need to be moved to accommodate plans for an ice arena.
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Wilton welcomes Jordan Schanck as new Parks and Rec director
The Wilton Select Board welcomed Jordan Schanck at their meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20, as they said farewell to former director Frank Donald, who served for over 30 years.
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Ice Skating rink at Old Mill Park in Clinton ‘makes the community come together,’ organizers say
The Clinton Parks & Recreation Ice Skating Rink at Old Mill Park opened to the public on Sunday, after a crew of about 15 “rink warriors” put it together earlier this month.