JAY — The steady lull of the Androscoggin River and the sounds of birds singing above lend for a tranquil stroll along a path of landscaped wood chips, all part of a newly restored nature trail that offers a glimpse of papermaking history. The 1.7-mile French Falls River Walk was designed and built in 1996 […]
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Height of Land: Franklin County considers proposed trail project
FARMINGTON — The state has about $1.2 million left over from a scenic byway project at Height of Land on Route 17 in Letter D Township, enough to create a conservation walking trail. The money is left over after the overlook project came in under bid, leaving about $1.2 million in federal money remaining, Fred […]
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Mexico police log
MEXICO — The Police Department responded to 62 incidents over the past week, including the following: • A Parker Street resident reported at 4 p.m. March 19 that someone stole clothing from their residence. Police Chief Roy Hodsdon said the case is under investigation and there are suspects. • Police responded to the report of […]
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Sunday River employee dies in skiing accident Wednesday
NEWRY — Resort officials say a skier died in an accident on an expert trail at the Sunday River ski area. Benjamin Taylor, 35, of Bethel fell and went off the double black diamond Black Hole trail and into the trees at about 11 a.m. Wednesday. Taylor was an employee of Sunday River, according to […]
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Pico Ridge a family-friendly hike with great views
INDUSTRY — While 3 to 4 feet of snow still blankets the hills, it’s not too early to start planning a leisurely spring hike, such as Pico Ridge in Industry. For the hard-core winter enthusiast, Pico provides a snowshoe jaunt up past a cemetery and through the woods to a scenic viewpoint overlooking Clearwater Lake […]
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Selectmen consider request from Kingfield Quad Runners
KINGFIELD — Voters will have a chance to weigh in on a proposal to allow the Quad Runners ATV Club increased access to trails. When voters go to the polls on Nov. 4, they will receive a separate ballot to complete outside the formal voting area, selectmen learned at their Monday evening meeting. The questions […]
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Kingfield Selectman: Delinquent taxpayers a problem
KINGFIELD — Delinquent taxpayers have become a bigger burden on the municipality. The total of unpaid taxes from the 2013-14 fiscal year is $450,000, Selectman John Dill told the board at its Monday night meeting. He and Administrative Assistant Leanna Targett said that although tax bills are sent out twice a year, the option might […]
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Environmental steward working in Weld this summer
WELD — Tumbledown Conservation Alliance is providing funding this summer for an environmental steward in Weld, according to Conrad Heeschen of the Alliance. Nate Bartnick, a former Appalachian Trail through hiker, has been on the job since the end of May and will work through the fall. Bartnick is based at the Mount Blue State […]
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Board discusses restrictive signs at Two Ponds Nature Area
OTISFIELD — The Otisfield Conservation Committee has agreed to whittle down a total of 39 restrictive signs at Two Ponds Nature Area in an attempt to save money and be more practical. “Go big or go home,” Selectman Rick Micklon suggested when Bob Blake met with the board on December 18 to discuss the placement of […]
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Hebron Station School students visit Buckfield’s new Packard Trail
BUCKFIELD — Two classes from the Hebron Station School recently visited the Western Foothills Land Trust’s new Packard Hiking Trail in Buckfield with their teachers, Lydia Eusden and Sarah Otterson. Lynn Richard from the Lake Auburn Watershed Protection Commission also was present to assist with a stream project. Lee Dassler of the Land Trust said […]