JAY — Selectpersons voted Monday to pursue a property lease with the Androscoggin Land Trust for about 10 acres of land at French Falls Recreation Area, and to see what the lease looks like after it is drawn up. There would be no cost to the town to enter into a lifetime lease for the […]
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Jay board to discuss possibility of leasing French Falls Recreation Area
JAY — Selectpersons will hear a presentation Monday night on entering a lifetime lease with the Androscoggin Land Trust for property in the French Falls Recreation Area. The trust acquired nearly 1,250 acres of forested land along the Androscoggin River in Canton and Jay in 2014 to permanently conserve it for public use. The French […]
Anglers find just enough ice in Turner
General Ice Thickness Guidelines – For New, Clear Ice Only: 2″ or less: STAY OFF 4″: May allow ice fishing or other activities on foot 5″: Often allows for snowmobile or ATV travel 8″ – 12″: Supports most cars or small pickups 12″ – 15″: Will likely hold a medium sized truck. Get more information on […]
KC Geiger: Develop what is already there
With the city looking to purchase the downtown canals and some people wondering about kayaking on the canals, I have a suggestion. We already have an Androscoggin River water access park just north of the water treatment plant on Lincoln Street. Directly south on the river is a natural “white water” river rips. If Lewiston […]
Androscoggin Land Trust buys nearly 1,250 acres from Verso Paper Corp.
CANTON — A multiyear project to conserve about 1,250 acres of woodlands in Canton and Jay along the Androscoggin River was realized earlier this month in a deal between the Androscoggin Land Trust and Verso Paper Corp. The land was purchased to connect multiuse trails around the Franklin and Oxford counties region, enhance recreational opportunities, […]
Work to start soon on Rumford’s new downtown fitness trail system
RUMFORD — Work is expected to start in a few weeks on the town’s newest attraction: a downtown fitness trail along the Androscoggin River. The trail will feature 10 fitness stations in 12- by 12-foot parcels on town land. Equipment such as monkey bars, pullup bars or a bench for situps will be placed in […]