May 2012 East Coast Greenway E-News The weekend of May 18 – 20th, the ECG held its national Trail Council and Board meetings in beautiful Portland, Maine. The weekend started with the 31-mile Spring on the Eastern Trail bike ride sponsored by the Eastern Trail Alliance (ETA). The weather couldn’t have been better, and over…
1. Annual Meeting Agenda 2. President’s Report 3. Minutes – ETA 2011 Annual Meeting 4. Financial Report – Y/E 2011 5. ETA Officers & Trustees 6. Executive Director’s Report 7. Web Master’s Report 8. Communications Coordinator’s Report 9. Events Report 10. Publications Report 11. Maine Lighthouse Ride Report 12. SETA (Southern Eastern Trail Alliance) Share…
By CHRISTOPHER B. LEINBERGER Published: May 25, 2012 WALKING isn’t just good for you. It has become an indicator of your socioeconomic status. Until the 1990s, exclusive suburban homes that were accessible only by car cost more, per square foot, than other kinds of American housing. Now, however, these suburbs have become overbuilt, and housing values…
By LIZ GOTTHELF, Staff Writer Published:Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:54 AM EDT SACO — A ceremony was held Wednesday to celebrate the latest segment of the Eastern Trail – along with a surprise dedication ceremony to honor John Andrews, the man who helped make it all happen. The “real focal point” of the new trail…
Biking excursion will begin in Kennebunk, end in South Portland By Adam Chabot, Staff Writer, Scarborough Leader The Eastern Trail Alliance will host an event called Spring on the Trail May 18 as part of an initiative to showcase over 10 miles of new off-road sections of trail and two bridges completed over the past…
SACO, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — John Andrews had a dream. Sitting in a living room in Old Orchard Beach about 15 years ago, he shared his vision with other outdoor enthusiasts. He wanted to help build a 65 mile off-road trail between South Portland and Kittery using the defunct Eastern Rail Line wherever possible. “It is hard to…
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Saco-OOB Opening Ceremony May 16, 2012 10:00 a.m. Awards & Speakers: Master of Ceremonies – Bob Hamblen Order of Events (this may change) Welcome by Saco Mayor Johnston (invited) Welcome by OOB Council Chair Quinn (invited) Welcome by Thornton Academy Board Chair Eric Pervis (invited) Performance by T.A. Middle School Chorus East Coast Greenway –…
Updated: 1:25 pm, Wed May 9, 2012. Kate Irish Collins SACO – A 2K walk in Saco on May 16 is designed to raise awareness, support and funds for homeless veterans. Sponsored by the local Veterans Administration, or VA, clinic, the walk will take place on the portion of the Eastern Trail that runs through…
Directions to Bug Light Park, South Portland, Maine From north or south on the Maine Turnpike, take Exit 45 (Maine Mall Exit) Past toll booths, follow connector straight to U.S. Route 1/Main Street, South Portland Turn left onto Route 1/Main Street and follow for 1 mi Bear right onto Broadway (Dairy Queen is on your…
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