ALBANY — The Upper Saco Valley Land Trust and Tin Mountain Conservation Center have announced they have raised the funds necessary to protect more than 500 acres in Conway and Albany.
The campaign, launched as “Two Great Properties — One Campaign,” just surpassed its goal of $855,000, thanks to an outpouring of support over the holidays.
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