land conservation
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PublishedDecember 25, 2023
Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust awarded $10,000 grant to complete Cathance River trail project
The local land trust was one of 10 across the state to receive grants from the Maine Land Trust Grant Program, a partnership between Maine Coast Heritage Trust and L.L. Bean.
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PublishedDecember 7, 2023
Bath City Council rejects moratorium but advances petition aimed at golf course housing
A public hearing has been scheduled for Jan. 8 to review a citizen’s petition to change the zoning in the Golf Course District to prevent housing developments.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2023
Nonprofit land trust acquires 50 acres of wetlands in East Madison
The Somerset Woods Trustees purchased the parcel, located next to the north inlet of Lake Wesserunsett, from the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2023
Despite pushback from some residents, Phippsburg solar project inches to next step
The Planning Board scheduled a site walk for Dec. 10, the next step toward hotel firm erecting a solar 5.4-acre solar array.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2023
Residents rally in hopes of preserving Bath golf course
Management of The Bath Golf Club tried to amend land use ordinances to allow for cluster housing and multifamily units on the 120-acre course. Bath residents aren’t going to let that slide.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2023
Maine gets $1 million in grants to create new hiking trails
The projects receiving funding include new trail networks in Windham and New Gloucester.
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PublishedAugust 24, 2023
Grants for Kennebago preservation project on hold over lack of public access
The Rangeley Heritage Land Trust will have two years to secure deeded public access or it will lose $1.7 million to protect thousands of acres along the Kennebago River.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2023
Wilton board opposes creating wildlife refuge in High Peaks region
"We can do just fine all by ourselves," Selectperson Mike Wells said before voting to join Eustis and other towns in opposition to a national wildlife refuge in the High Peaks region.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2023
100 acres of land to be conserved near downtown Westbrook, Gorham Village
With one project near downtown Westbrook and two near Gorham Village, the Presumpcot Regional Land Trust's goal is to ensure easy access to nature.
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PublishedJune 29, 2023
Scarborough aims to have 30% of its land under conservation by 2030
With 5,391 acres now protected, the town has begun work to preserve an additional 4,030 acres.
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