Directors of Maine School Administrative District 17 voted unanimously Monday night to accept the donation of a solar power system that can provide its STEM classroom and other facilities with 25,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity a year.
Western Foothills Land Trust
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
3rd annual Oxford fun run to benefit Western Foothills Land Trust
The 4.2 mile race and half-marathon is presented by Rick and Karen Bennett at the trail system they built on their Oxford property, the Happy Moose.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Volunteer of the Week: Buckfield volunteer combines recreation and productivity
The Buckfield resident works as an EMT for Buckfield Rescue, as stewardship assistant for Kennebec Land Trust — and in the winter, for the ski patrol at Pleasant Mountain Ski Area.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, News, Oxford Hills
Norway nonprofits seeking temporary housing for summer interns, AmeriCorps workers
Western Foothills Land Trust, Alan Day Community Garden and Lights Out Gallery are in need of suitable accommodations for their volunteers.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Land Trust adds 721 acres to Twin Bridges Preserve
The preserve is now more than 1,000 acres and includes two miles of Crooked River frontage.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Sen. Rick Bennett’s ‘Four in the Forest’ trail run to benefit land trust
The Happy Moose Marathon takes place Sept. 23 on the Bennett family’s woodland trail system.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Just enough snow for Roberts Farm Preserve
The trails were open and well-traveled during the Christmas break.
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Norway preserve receives grant for game-changing expansion
Western Foothills Land Trust plans a multimillion-dollar agricultural and entertainment center.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Connections
Youth Nordic Ski Day to introduce kids to skiing
NORWAY — The Western Foothills Land Trust and local Nordic ski enthusiasts will host a Bill Koch League introduction and ski meet at 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, at Roberts Farm. Youth Nordic Ski Day will have coaching, games and fun activities followed by races. The program is for skiers ages 5 to 14. A parent […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Dassler, Van Nests honored as Land Trust celebrates 30 years
NORWAY — The Western Foothills Land Trust is celebrating 30 years. The trust, founded in 1987 by Mary and Bob Van Nest, holds 32 conservation easements covering 4,190 acres and owns 19 parcels that make up about 3,100 acres. The trust’s board of directors has dedicated a plaque to the Van Nests and to Executive […]