The August event will feature Scottish Heavy Athletics Men’s World Championship, whisky tasting with Scottish actor Graham McTavish and much more.
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Swan Island ferry restoration effort makes slow progress over IF&W objection
Legislation poised to become law creates a working group to explore restoring public access to Swan Island, but state wildlife managers say such a plan would require staff and money and they prefer to focus on wildlife management and facilities maintenance.
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Augusta bird attack prompts trail closure at Bond Brook Trails
‘Two pounds of fury:’ Officials believe a nesting goshawk is defending its territory and is attacking people it deems threatening.
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National Guard wraps up third year of work at Lake George Regional Park
A crew of about 20 has been working for the last two weeks on improvements to the social hall on the west side of the park in hopes of drawing people year-round.
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Waterville’s municipal pool fees increase
Those who use the Waterville municipal pool will pay more to use it this summer.
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Central Maine snowmobilers face new, snowless normal
‘Down here in Kennebec County, I’m afraid our years are probably up,’ said Ernest Rice, longtime president of the Belgrade snowmobile club.
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Canaan moves toward agreement with Lake George Regional Park’s board appointments
The legal dispute over five new appointments the Select Board made in March for the joint committee that governs the local park has lasted months.
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Trail projects in Skowhegan underway as part of master plan
Somerset Woods Trustees, a nonprofit land trust, is working on projects at two local preserves, while other groups are planning more projects to develop a local trail network.
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Waterville council accepts $712,500 matching grant for Quarry Road improvements
Work planned at recreation area includes paving part of the dirt road leading to the welcome center, improving parking and making changes to the wet meadow area so it may be used year-round.
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Maine names new director of outdoor recreation
Jeff McCabe, a former Democratic majority leader in the Maine House, succeeds Carolann Ouellette, who has returned to a previous role as Maine’s director of tourism.