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Here are my best photos from this year’s Kenduskeag Canoe Race
April 24, 2024BANGOR, Maine — I normally report stories and shoot pictures for this newspaper at the other end of the state, in my hometown of Portland. I don’t often get the chance to come up this way with my camera. That’s usually fine by me. I love Portland. It’s got just about everything: more
2023 “William V. Haskell” Distinguished Professional of the Year Award Winner Mark Stevens, Director, Lisbon Recreation Department
March 21, 2024Mark had returned to his hometown an Air Force veteran, and in 1993 was picking up a part-time position on top of his regular job that provided for his young wife and family – organizing football and soccer programs and a father-daughter dance, on a few thousand dollars and many volunteers. Right now if you […]
2023 “Dr. Bill Eckart” Young Professional Award Winner Alyssa Clark, Lewiston Recreation Department
March 21, 2024Alyssa has a combination of professional drive, networking skills, and love of working with the community that any recreation department would be lucky to have. In her short time in Lewiston, she has not only expanded recreation opportunities in the City, but she has also increased participation in standing programs. Through diversifying LRD’s programs, she […]
2023 Citizen Volunteer of the Year Award Winner Kat Hardju, Bridgton Recreation Department
March 21, 2024Kat has been a volunteer with Bridgton Rec for almost 11 years. Kat has coached youth baseball, soccer, basketball, and softball for the Bridgton Recreation Department and when needed has coached soccer, and basketball in Sebago for Sebago Recreation. She is a resident of Bridgton and is always willing to help across the Lake Region […]
2023 Outstanding Parks Professional Award Winner Robert MacDonald, Wiscasset Parks & Recreation Department
March 21, 2024Bob has been an employee of the Town of Wiscasset for the past 31 years, 25 of those serving as the Facilities & Operations Manager for the Parks & Recreation Department/Community Center. Bob’s title has changed over the years, which is only due to his personal and professional skill sets. He has always morphed into […]
2022 Outstanding Parks Professional Award Winner Barry Alden, Raymond Parks & Recreation
April 4, 2023Barry Alden has been working for the Town of Raymond for fifteen years as the Park Maintenance Manager at Tassel Top Park, A Land for Maine’s Future property that is owned by the State of Maine and operated by Raymond Parks and Recreation Department. Barry was my first hire in March of 2020. He previously […]
2022 Citizen Volunteer of the Year Award Winner Art Dillion, Scarborough Community Services
April 4, 2023Art Dillon has made many contributions to the community of Scarborough. From donating candy for special events, to grabbing a camera and filming a High School softball game for our cable program, Art is always willing to jump in and assist in any way he can. He helps to guide our department as the current […]
2022 Facilities of Merit Award Winner – Scarborough HUB, Scarborough
April 4, 2023When the pandemic hit and brought forth stay-at-home orders, Scarborough Community Services’ programming took a major hit, with most in-person programs ending abruptly. This included two of our largest programs, the before-school and after-school care programs and summer day camp programs. Everyone knew that Scarborough could not go another year without these programs that are […]
2022 Facilities of Merit Award Winner – Riverwoods Preserve, Yarmouth
April 4, 2023Riverfront Woods Preserve is a 50-acre nature preserve with walking trails to the Royal River, a beaver meadow, and vernal pools with breeding populations of wood frogs and spotted salamanders. The property currently has a single-track walking loop trail with relatively unimproved surfacing, a viewing platform with interpretive signs at an open beaver meadow, approximately […]