Maine Trail crew
STATE — You won’t see any bright orange cones or flaggers, but there’s no doubt it’s construction season on the Appalachian Trail in Maine. The Maine Appalachian Trail Club’s 2015 Maine Trail crew is working at four trail projects, protecting the natural resource while improving the footpath for the hiking public.
The 2015 Maine Trail crew projects include:
- Sandy River Steps where the crew will build durable steps up a steep slope to Saddleback Mountain.
- Two trail projects are planned at the Barren-Chairback Range: Third Mountain and Fourth Mountain where crews are constructing stone steps and waterbars.
- Little Swift River Pond project is a remote site where the crew will excavate glacial soils to elevate the foot path, and build drainage ditches using shovels, pry bars and mattocks.
This season’s roster is diverse, with members ranging from age 18 to 72 and hailing from areas outside of Maine and New England including Florida, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Texas and even Finland.
Maine Trail crew leader Emily Lessard said openings for volunteers are still available. To inquire, email Lessard at matccoordinator@gmail.com.
For more information about joining a crew or learning about the club, visit matc.org.
Field hockey clinic
BREWER — The Brewer Parks and Recreation Department will hold a field hockey clinic Monday through 9-11 a.m.Thursday, Aug. 10-13 for players entering grades four through nine. The clinic will be led by Brewer High School Field Hockey Coach Sarah Estes at the Brewer High School field. The clinic will provide introductory skills to beginners and offer enhanced technical and tactical insight to more advanced players in a fun and positive environment. Registration information is available at the Parks and Recreation Department main office located in the Brewer Auditorium.