Stockton Springs, Superstructure Replacement, Cape Jellison Bridge

Stockton Springs, Maine - Please join MaineDOT for a formal public meeting to discuss the superstructure replacement of the Cape Jellison Bridge #3176, located on West Cape Road over the Tidal Inlet in Stockton Springs, Maine.

Representatives of the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will be present on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. to present the proposed recommendations for the project, listen to concerns, receive comments, and answer questions from anyone with an interest in the project. MaineDOT is particularly interested in learning local views relative to project consistency with local comprehensive plans, discovering local resources, and identifying local concerns and issues. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend and participate in the meeting.

Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Auxiliary aids will be provided upon advanced request.

Any inquiries regarding this project may be directed to the attention of Leanne Timberlake, Senior Project Manager, Maine Department of Transportation, Bridge Program, 16 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0016. Telephone: (207) 624-3422. Email: leanne.timberlake@maine.gov.


**Work Identification Number 016665.00**

**Federal Project Number STP-1666(500)**

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Conservation Groups Team Up to Host Hike in Stockton Springs

Stockton Springs, Maine - Coastal Mountains Land Trust and the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition (BBWC) offer a winter exploration of the Main Stream Preserve in conjunction with the Great Maine Outdoor Weekend, a statewide event that promotes outdoor activities for all, sponsored by the Maine Outdoor Coalition.

The hike will explore the Main Stream Preserve in Stockton Springs on Saturday, February 15 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Ellen Skoczenski, Membership Coordinator for the Land Trust and Skip Pendleton of the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition will lead the excursion via snowshoe or cross country ski to explore the 250-acre preserve. Participants should come prepared for a challenging excursion; there are no established trails and footing may be uneven. Extra layers and water are recommended. The location of entry to the preserve will depend on weather and conditions, so participants should meet at the intersection of Route 1 and the Harris Road in Stockton Springs to carpool or get directions.

Coastal Mountains Land Trust has worked since 1986 to permanently conserve land to benefit the natural and human communities of the western Penobscot Bay. The Land Trust has protected over 9,300 acres to date. For more information about this event, other preserves or the Land Trust please call (207) 236-7091 or visit www.coastalmountains.org.

The Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition is a group of individuals working to support conservation and stewardship of natural, scenic, historic, and public access resources of the Belfast Bay watershed through research, community-building, and education. For more information, visit www.belfastbaywatershed.org.

Land Trust leads backcountry exploration on new preserve

Stockton Springs, Maine - Coastal Mountains Land Trust and the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition (BBWC) offer a winter exploration of the Main Stream Preserve in Stockton Springs and Prospect on Thursday, February 28 from 9:30am to 1:30pm.

Ian Stewart, Stewardship Director for the Land Trust and Cloe Chunn of the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition will lead an off trail bushwhack of the new preserve. A challenging hike, snowshoe or cross-country ski (depending on conditions) will take participants along the Main Stream into Prospect, through this beautiful forested preserve.

Space is limited to fifteen so please call (207) 236-7091 to reserve a spot and directions to the meeting location. Participants should dress appropriately for a winter excursion and bring a lunch and water to enjoy the day.

Coastal Mountains Land Trust has worked since 1986 to permanently conserve land to benefit the natural and human communities of the western Penobscot Bay. The Land Trust has protected over 9,100 acres to date. For more information about this event, other preserves or the Land Trust please call (207) 236-7091 or visit www.coastalmountains.org.

The Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition is a group of individuals working to support conservation and stewardship of natural, scenic, historic, and public access resources of the Belfast Bay watershed through research, community-building, and education. For more information, visit www.belfastbaywatershed.org.