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Outdoors

Published
December 29, 2013

Deirdre Fleming: Maine eel fishermen anticipate stardom

New reality show set to air
Published
December 22, 2013

Allen Afield: Yule tree a metaphor for nature

When I was 5, my mother dragged me into the woods 10 to 14 days before Christmas to cut a tree for the living room. She was more anxious than her son to put up a holiday evergreen, an ancient custom passed down from pagan cultures before Christ’s birth. While deer hunting in November, she […]
Published
December 22, 2013

Josh Christie: Lots to like in Maine’s ski highlights

From night skiing to best lodge chow, a look at life on the slopes.
Published
December 22, 2013

Mark Latti: A few gift ideas for hunters and anglers

When you’re outdoors, it’s important to keep stuff – and yourself – dry and warm.
Published
December 22, 2013

Best Bets

UPCOMING First Hikes Jan. 1, statewide Maine State Parks, along with state parks nationwide, will celebrate First Day Hikes. Free, Ranger-guided hikes will be held at five parks to welcome in the new year. The hikes will be at noon at Lily Bay State Park; 1:30 p.m. at Popham Beach State Park; 12:30 p.m. at […]

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Published
December 22, 2013

Herb Wilson: No counting out the birds that endure winter

Christmas Bird Counts under way.
Published
December 22, 2013

North Cairn: Silence of the snow

In the storm, the landscape is suspended in peace.
Published
December 22, 2013

Bob Humphrey: Who knew hunting would get trendy?

After years of decline, the number of hunters is on the rise.
Published
December 15, 2013

Allen Afield: The desired gifts of the outdoors Magi

Buying Christmas gifts for folks close to us may challenge our minds, even a purchase for a dear spouse or companion whom we know well, and I’m talking the “perfect” present, not something predictable like perfume, aftershave, scotch, etc. If someone participates in life-recreation sports such as fly fishing, hunting, backpacking, birding, skiing, bicycling or […]
Published
December 15, 2013

Hunting: All I want for Christmas is …

It’s that time of year when mothers and fathers, husbands and wives, and significant others and friends are looking for the right gift for their favorite sportsman or woman. The list of possibilities is nearly unlimited, but perhaps this year you want something above average, a gift that is practical and will be well appreciated. […]