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.
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Whistle Stop Trail fully reopens in Jay and Wilton
A section of the 14-mile multiuse trail was heavily damaged by flooding June 29, 2023.
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Scottish heavy athletics competitors throw logs, stones, weights in Hallowell
Inaugural Hallowell Backyard Games features tests of strength and technique, with veterans helping newcomers.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Livermore Falls basketball court resurfacing to go before voters again
The vote will likely take place during the annual town meeting in April 2025.
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Online booking alerts now offered for busy Acadia National Park
The email alerts from recreation.gov let travelers know when preferred camp sites and vehicle reservations are available.
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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.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
ATV trail at Mt. Blue State Park in Weld closed indefinitely as storm damages make it unsafe for riding
The trails will not open this summer, will be closed indefinitely in part due to lack of use.
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Eleventh annual Maine Pond Hockey Classic draws thousands to Sidney
Volunteers, spectators and players acknowledged the ice wasn’t great on Messalonskee Lake, also known as Snow Pond, in Sidney, where it was held, but said they were enjoying the tournament being held for a good cause.