FARMINGTON — Sixteen students in a University of Maine at Farmington environmental course will use a $7,300 grant to plant 20 full-size trees on the campus next fall. They are members of the course, “Sustainability in a Changing Climate.” The Project Canopy grant is from the Maine Forest Service and GrowSmart Maine. It will pay […]
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Wilton residents discuss forest-management plan for Kineowatha Park
WILTON — A healthy woodlot, aesthetics and recreation were noted as high priorities for a forest-management plan for the town’s Kineowatha Park. A survey completed by the Recreation Committee also indicated that safety and grants or government cost-sharing are priorities, forester Peter Tracy told approximately 20 residents and members of the Conservation Commission on Monday. […]
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Feedback requested on Kineowatha Park forestry management plan
WILTON — Before a forest management plan for Kineowatha Park is designed, townspeople have an opportunity to express what they would like to see. A public meeting is planned for 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 23, in the Reunion Barn of the park, Town Manager Rhonda Irish said. The town has received a Project Canopy planning […]
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Churches to aid in McMahon nature trail development
LEWISTON — On Saturday, Oct. 26, community churches will once again provide welcome assistance to the City of Lewiston’s Public Works Department. The faith community will work together behind McMahon School to build an outdoor classroom and help establish the McMahon School Nature Trail. The project is being funded by a $10,000 Project Canopy Grant […]