TIMES RECORD • June 13, 2022
Properties in West Bath and Harpswell are among 20 new land conservation projects in Maine that will benefit from state funding designed to preserve public access to lakes, rivers, scenic views and mountain vistas. Gov. Janet Mills on June 6 announced the allocation of $40 million in state funding through the biennial budget for the Land for Maine’s Future program.The Bittner project in West Bath is a 165-acre acquisition by the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust. The Tondreau project in Harpswell is a 57.2-acre acquisition by Harpswell Heritage Land Trust, protecting coastal water quality, a rare plants and trail access for residents.