PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • November 18, 2025
On a recent Saturday morning, nine women gathered at Blue Point Preserve for the land trust’s women’s walking group. The Scarborough Land Trust has been hosting these gatherings for the past couple of years, encouraging women to explore the preserves together. Diane Neal, a board member and leader of this month’s walk, said that many women are intimidated to walk alone on the trails. “Scarborough seems safe,” said Christine Labaree, president of the Scarborough Land Trust’s board. “It’s less about it feeling unsafe and more about encouraging women to get out and use the trails.” The trails can be difficult to navigate, especially during fall when fallen leaves obscure the paths.