In spite of my earlier misconceptions about hiking, I’ve fallen for it . . . and for the hundreds of great hiking spots within a reasonable drive from Lewiston-Auburn.
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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.
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Land trust launches inaugural trail challenge
A celebration of conservation and community: For every mile hiked, paddled or biked this autumn, participants will be eligible for a monthly prize.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lake Grove Park swimming reopens one day after closure
City staff said the swimming hole at the park tested above the threshold for E. coli on Wednesday, but passed Thursday’s test.
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Auburn closes swimming at Lake Grove Park
City officials said Wednesday that a weekly water test detecting E. coli has forced the city to close swimming at Lake Grove Park until further notice, though the rest of the park will remain open.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Deer Isle home of late musician Dan Fogelberg is for sale
The waterfront property off Eggemoggin Reach is on the market for $2.4 million, and many of his belongings from the estate will be sold at auction this month.
Posted inMaine, News
The winter that wasn’t: Climate change is transforming Maine’s coldest season
Unusually warm and mostly snow-free, the past few months have continued a long-term trend consistent with a warming planet.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Wilton votes to support Maine Trails Bond
The Wilton Board of Selectpersons voted on Tuesday, Dec. 5, to support the Maine Trails Bond initiative, a bill that would provide $30 million in bond for Maine’s trail system.
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Some resorts off and running as alpine ski season begins in Maine
Sugarloaf and Sunday River, the state’s two largest ski resorts, opened in recent weeks, with others to follow suit in December.
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Roberts Farm in Norway featured in PBS series “America Outdoors” this week
The Western Maine Addiction Recovery Initiative is taking its message national through the PBS series hosted by with Baratunde Thurston.