Huts, trails, waterways

BANGOR – A new network of huts, trails and waterways being developed in western Maine will be the topic at the Maine Outdoor Adventure Club’s eastern Maine chapter meeting 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Epic Sports, 6 Central St.

Maine Huts and Trails communications director Alexa Dayton will talk about this landmark Maine project.

“We have some exciting developments going on in western Maine and we are thrilled that it is coming to fruition,” Dayton said. “Maine Huts and Trails will provide access to the outdoors in perpetuity for the people of Maine.”

On completion, Maine Huts and Trails will consist of a 180-mile recreation corridor from Bethel to Moosehead Lake, with up to 12 huts, each designed to accommodate up to 40 guests. According to Dayton, Maine people founded the project with a vision for preserving Maine’s naturally beautiful remote areas while providing outdoor access for the public.

The eastern Maine chapter of the Maine Outdoor Adventure Club meets in Bangor and each month has a presentation on an outdoor adventure or a topic of interest for people who love the outdoors.

Club activities take place statewide and members communicate via e-mail lists to announce volunteer organized trips and spontaneous outdoor adventures. Activities include hiking, water sports, biking, skiing, snowshoeing – and everything from extreme sports such as ice climbing to more gentle activities such as walking or birding. New members and visitors are welcome to attend meetings. For information about the club, visit www.moac.org.

Orrington Little League

ORRINGTON – Sign-ups for Little League and Orrington Recreation Commission baseball and softball are set for 9-11 a.m. Saturday, March 1; 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4; and 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6, in the cafeteria at Center Drive School.

Little League requires a proof of age document, such as a birth certificate, showing the participant’s date of birth. It is not necessary to bring a birth certificate to register for commission baseball and softball.

The fee for Little League is $30. It is $15 to play on commission teams.

For information, call Shawn DeTour, Little League, at 825-3704, or Debbie Abbott, commission, at 825-4823.

Nordic Ski Festival

ORONO – A Nordic Ski Festival is set for 1 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at the University of Maine Fitness Center. Activities for young and old will include a children’s race, games and food. Prizes will be awarded.

Participants should bring their own equipment.

The event is free and open to cross-county skiers.

The children’s race for those age 4 to 14 will begin at 1:30 p.m.

The Black Bear Gliders are the sponsors of the event. For information, call Cid at 866-7282 or e-mail info@absoccer.com.