The Kennebec Land Trust has received a 7-acre donation of hayfields next to its 35-acre property off West River Road.
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Kennebec Messalonskee Trails to celebrate 20 years
A full day of activities is planned for Saturday at Head of Falls in Waterville to celebrate the anniversary of the organization’s founding.
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Alfond Center, city work to resolve parking problems at Purnell Wrigley Field in Waterville
There will be many changes this year with parking at the ballfield on Mathews Avenue to alleviate disruption and inconvenience to neighbors, according to city and Alfond Youth & Community Center officials.
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Thaws in December and January lead to poor ice fishing season
Many people were out ice fishing Sunday at China Lake, Lake George and other locations, but fishing south of Augusta was not so good, given unfavorable ice conditions.
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Kids box sled derby highlights 5th annual Somerset SnowFest
The box sled races were held Saturday morning at Lake George Regional Park West in Skowhegan as part of the annual SnowFest, a 10-day festival featuring winter recreational activities, hosted by the park and Main Street Skowhegan.
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State panel backs creation of new rail trail between Auburn and Portland
Rail Use Advisory Council endorses a 26-mile path for bicycles and pedestrians along an unused rail corridor.
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Fresh and artificial snow draws hundreds of skiers to Waterville’s Quarry Road Trails
Crowds of all ages took to the trails to cross country ski Saturday and children took lessons in alpine skiing and how to use the rope tow to ascend the hill at Quarry Road.
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Maine law limits liability on private trails, such as where Georgia woman died
Tuesday’s fatal fall from the Prouts Neck Cliff Walk raises questions, but the state’s recreational use statute shields landowners in many cases.
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Thorndike Day features a parade, food, crafts and live music
The daylong event organized by the Thorndike Parks & Recreation Committee, is being held until 5 p.m. in Thorndike Village, just off Gordon Hill Road.
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Waterville council votes to join state partnership in protecting city against climate change
The City Council on Tuesday took a first step to prepare for a plan to reduce carbon emissions, transition to clean energy and become more resilient to climate change by adopting a resolution to partner with the state on a climate action plan called Maine Won’t Wait.