Sea-run brook trout, otherwise known as "salters," are running free for the first time in over a century, thanks to a joint effort by the Freeport Conservation Trust and Maine Water.
Freeport Conservation Trust, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting natural spaces, recently announced its annual Trail Challenge. From Aug. 12 to Oct. 16, participants are invited to embark on an adventure exploring four local trails and experiencing the beauty of Freeport’s natural surroundings. The Trail Challenge aims to engage individuals of all ages […]
Deconstruction is underway on the three dams impeding Frost Gully Brook, a small tributary of the Harraseeket River and Casco Bay in Freeport, the Freeport Conservation Trust recently announced. From the late 1800s to 1950, these three dams were created along the brook providing the town’s backup fire protection and public water supply. Today, Freeport […]
Freeport Conservation Trust has donated three Maine state park passes to the Freeport Community Library for 2023. Residents can check out a pass and enjoy any Maine state park. “The Museum and Park Pass program is instrumental in helping to reduce economic barriers so that members of our community have access to many of Maine’s […]
Proponents of a proposed system of mountain bike trails on Freeport's Hedgehog Mountain say the project would support local businesses, but residents disagree over the potential environmental impact.