The Portland Trails system reduces the use of cars and gives walkers, bicyclers and skaters easy access to nature. From Shoshana Hoose’s LEG WORK blog – Portland Press Herald When I moved to Portland 30 years ago, circling Back Cove meant navigating a narrow, rutted footpath by Interstate 295 that turned treacherous when icy. If…
The 3rd Annual GORP: A Party to Support Portland Trails took place on April 28, 2016 this year. Supporters enjoyed a night of festive snacks, local beers by Allagash, and games including darts and corn hole. Guests could enter into a raffle with prizes valuing up to $1000 and three lucky winners took home months…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2016 Portland Trails invites the community to throwback to simpler times and celebrate 25 years of trails at GORP Portland, ME – The third annual GORP: A Party to Support Portland Trails is just around the corner on April 28 at Arabica Coffee’s Commercial Street roastery. Portland Trails is…
Portland Trails receives $75K grant to support projects in Bayside neighborhoods and launches a new mission. Boston-based Jane’s Trust awarded Portland Trails $75K last week to fuel community driven placemaking projects in the Bayside and East Bayside neighborhoods. Engaging in collaborative community projects for revitalizing public spaces is part of Portland Trails new mission, which…
RUN WITH YOUR DOG AT THE BAYSIDE 5K-9 ROAD RACE IN PORTLAND ON SUNDAY Written by: Ray Routhier You see them all the time, dogs and their people, out for a run. They seem to run for the pure joy of it, which is, after all, what dogs do. But what if a dog’s person…
Over 90 people came out to celebrate the trails, enjoy the outdoors, and toast some s’mores with Portland Trails at this years GORP: A Throw Back to Simpler Times.
Check out the coverage from Maine Today, or head on over to Facebook and enjoy some snapshots from the evening from Maine Magazine.
Council approves new pop-up park on Federal Street The Portland City Council on Monday night unanimously approved converting a small section of Federal Street into a pop-up park this summer. “This is a fantastic investment in the creative economy,” said Kate Simmons, a local consultant.” The Press Hotel is partnering with the Portland Downtown District…