Land conservation
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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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PublishedAugust 3, 2023
Wilton takes stance against federal wildlife preserve
Wilton joins Eustis and other towns in Franklin County in signing a letter drafted by County Commissioner Bob Carlton voicing opposition to a federal wildlife preserve in the High Peaks.