Canaan Select Board stands by controversial Lake George Regional Park board appointments, citing legal advice

At a meeting Monday night, the board also re-appointed a Canaan resident who served previously on the park's board to take the spot of a new appointee who submitted her resignation.

Portland set to start ripping up parking to make way for waterfront park

Portland Harbor Common is a scaled-back version of a Commercial Street park first proposed in 2016. Construction could begin as soon as this summer.

The Blues in French Falls Park

Matt and the Barnburners took over French Falls Park on Thursday, Aug. 31, bringing their blend of old school blues to a big crowd in Jay.

Plans for Augusta bagel shop in former mill building draw praise for community focus

Sand Hill Bagel Co. developers hope the shop, which is slated to open next spring in the last remaining building of the former mill, will become one with the neighborhood and city park.

South Portland considers harassing waterfowl with remote-controlled boat

A federal official also suggests fencing off Mill Creek Pond and spraying grass with a goose repellent as the waterfowl's droppings pose a nuisance at the popular park.

Lewiston’s Garcelon Bog: From ‘disease-ridden’ swamp to protected refuge

People have eyed the destruction of Lewiston's Garcelon Bog for more than 150 years, but it's still here.

Lewiston’s Garcelon Bog: From ‘disease-ridden’ swamp to protected refuge

People have eyed the destruction of Lewiston's Garcelon Bog for more than 150 years, but it's still here.

State park visitors encouraged to look up with new stargazing program

A grant from Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund will supply telescopes to 12 Maine parks, including Bradbury State Park in Pownal.

Paris board accepts Parks & Rec Committee member resignation

Great ponds, little access?

The public may own Maine's many lakes and ponds, but that doesn't mean the public can use them.