Maine Public – All Things Considered – By FRED BEVER, DEC 15, 2017 [Ed. note: The Eastern Trail gets a nice plug about one-third into the article] A proposal to create a new bike path along an existing rail line between Portland and Yarmouth is drawing strong interest from the communities it would pass through….
Sunday, Dec. 3rd, 4 – 5:30 pm. Scarborough Marsh – Route 9 Pine Point Road – Eastern Trail Parking lot – Scarborough Marsh (map) Come join us for some seasonal caroling on the trail. Meet at the parking lot just off Route 9 (Pine Point Road) in Scarborough. Please bring an electric candle or small…
There will be three Full Moon Walks on The Eastern Trail on Saturday, November 4 – walks will take place in Scarborough, Biddeford and Kennebunk. ET Full Moon Walk, 6-7:30 pm Scarborough – Eastern Trail Parking lot – Scarborough Marsh (map). Join our Eastern Trail Director, Carole Brush, to watch the moon rise over the marsh, look…
Will you help us document the impact and value of the Eastern Trail? Please consider downloading, completing our online Economic Information Survey, and mailing your responses to us. Read on: The Eastern Trail is a valuable resource in multiple ways: for recreation, for mental and physical health, for safe transportation, for family enjoyment, and—not incidentally— for…
Southern Maine just might have more than its fair share of gorgeous beaches. But when it comes to walking — really walking for miles across packed sand without needing to dodge chairs and umbrellas and small children making a sprint for the ocean — Pine Point beach deserves a spot at the top of the…
Two years ago, we were contacted by a rider who was writing a book about losing weight. The ride had already sold out, but he wanted to be part of the event, and promised if we “snuck him in” he would mention the MLR in his book. We didn’t see him last year, but he…
BY RON CHASE – Seniors Not Acting Their AgeThe Times Record – September 22, 2017 Cycling is one of my favorite activities and a primary source of aerobic exercise. The older I get the more I enjoy it. A runner for almost forty years, a knee replacement compelled me to quit. The knee guy said that…
By Michael Kelley, Staff Writer | Scarborough Leader Online | July 21, 2017 Three environmentally-focused groups are coming together to connect with strollers, bicyclists and runners on the Eastern Trail to gauge what the trail, and the Scarborough Marsh, which the trail cuts through in Scarborough, means to them and educate passersby about the value…
12 noon – 3 pm, 32 LITTLE DOLPHIN DRIVE SCARBOROUGH. Town & Country Federal Credit Union invites you to celebrate National Trails Day while spending time on the beautiful Eastern Trail. Whether you frequently enjoy the Eastern Trail to bike, jog, walk the dog, or will experience it for the first time, this event…
On May 20th, we held the inaugural John Andrews Memorial 5K Walk/Run sponsored by O’Reilly’s Cure Restaurant and Bar. This event was held to honor John Andrews, Eastern Trail founder, mentor and friend, who passed away in February 2017. Over 100 people came out to run, walk, volunteer, cheer and otherwise support the event and honor…
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