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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Tri-town session shapes recreation priorities for Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls
Residents and planners discussed accessibility, facility upgrades, and community engagement during a May 19 workshop.
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Livermore woman works hard to maintain ATV trails | Face Time
‘The day the trails can open and people can get out riding is always a great day of the season,’ said Ashley Langlin-Hebert, president of Brettuns Wheelers ATV Club.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
No time to stop on a brisk spring day
Two-year old Albion Sweet of Jay flitted from the slides across to the gazebo, back to the slides and onward to the merry-go-round all in the space of a few minutes on April 17 while at Bass Park in Wilton.
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Livermore Falls voters to consider plow truck equipment purchase
At the April 29 annual town meeting voters will be asked to approve $92,995 for gear and dump body needed for the new plow truck.
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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.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Origins of the Narrow Gauge Pathway
A history of what is now the Narrow Gauge Pathway.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Narrow Gauge Pathway keeps getting better and better
The former Kingfield and Dead River Railroad bed has been converted to a multi-use, all season trail that just keeps getting better and better, Deb Bowker, Carrabassett Valley recreation director said.
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One donation for Dragon’s Nest Skateboard Park in Farmington approved, another announced
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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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.