Leashing dogs a theme of Kennebec Messalonskee Trails event Saturday

MORNING SENTINEL • June 3, 2021

Using recreational trails is an excellent way to get outdoors and be physically active, local advocates say, but for some the fear of unleashed dogs roaming these trails can detract from their interest. To address these concerns, the group Kennebec Messalonskee Trails plans on highlighting dogs and trails this year at their National Trails Day event Saturday. Vendors will be set up until noon with displays, trail information, trail walks and a raffle prize-drawing. The more than 40 miles of trails span across Waterville, Oakland, Fairfield, Benton and Winslow. “More trails are on their way. I suspect we are closer to 50 miles, which is huge for this community,” said Peter Garrett, a Winslow resident who is the founder of Kennebec Messalonskee Trails.