By Doug Sensenig, Executive Director, Coastal Mountains Land Trust The community of people who created and continue the work of Coastal Mountains Land Trust love beautiful landscapes and the effect they have on people’s spirits and our local economy. Since 1986 we have protected almost 10,000 acres of the hills, forests and fields of Maine’s western Penobscot Bay. Our carefully targeted program works with willing landowners to protect land permanently, whether through conservation easements or outright purchase. People choose to live in our area because of its outstanding natural beauty and quality of life. The small towns scattered along the …