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May 19, 2012

Deirdre Fleming: Reactions mixed about Plum Creek

The easement around Moosehead Lake announced last week by Plum Creek was praised by conservation groups that helped with the deal — The Nature Conservancy and Forest Society of Maine. However, among the people who live in the Moosehead region and make a living off outdoor recreation, feelings were mixed, as some worried the proposed […]
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May 19, 2012

Pedal On: Dedicated Brunswick bike commuter views every day as an adventure

No one likes going to work in the rain. First you have to run the wipers during your commute, then you have to carry the umbrella on the walk to the office and hope that some rogue wind doesn’t turn it inside-out. Invariably, upon arrival you realize the lower 3 inches of your pants are […]
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May 19, 2012

John Christi: Camden-Rockport offers many options for cyclists

The Camden-Rockport area abounds in trails for virtually every biking level and interest, from easy glides along the harbors to challenging mountain trails that’ll test even the most proficient expert. At the Camden Snow Bowl about 3 miles west of town, there are several miles of single-track mountain biking trails maintained by the Mid Coast […]
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May 19, 2012

Carey Kish: Time to give back, lend a hand on your favorite trail

Trails don’t just happen. Rather, it takes an enormous amount of time, energy and money to plan, build and maintain the trails we use and enjoy so much, on the part of a whole host of committed public and private organizations, and with an army of dedicated volunteers. Every hiker should try to make some […]
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May 19, 2012

Boating: Women from all walks of life can get their sea legs

Some guys claim it’s difficult to find a woman who shares their passion for boating. Maybe they’re just looking in all the wrong places. Lots of women love boating. Some are power boaters; others sail. Some sailors race, while others cruise. Women sailors come from all walks of life, and they get into the sport […]

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May 19, 2012

Allen Afield: How bottom-dredging skills lure salmonids

In 1950, “Streamer Fly Tying and Fishing” by Joseph D. Bates Jr. (The Stackpole Co.) hit the market. For that time, it ranked as one of the finest fly-fishing books ever. Bates included more than 200 meticulously researched streamer and bucktail patterns for imitating baitfish, and more than 50 of them came from Maine. In […]
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May 19, 2012

Hunting: Turkeys go early, but then the shuffle

The arrival of a new season always comes with a certain amount of anticipation on the part of turkey hunters. This year’s early spring green-up seemed to increase the anxiety as hunters pondered how it might affect their success. A number of novice hunters were concerned that opening day would arrive too late and all […]
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May 19, 2012

Mark Latti: Seek streamer success with reprinted classic

Springtime is trout time. But when is it time to go trout fishing in the spring? Many fisherman swear by the old adage that when alder leaves are the size of a mouse’s ears, it’s time to go trout fishing. Alder buds seem to pop into leaves just after the black flies start to swarm. […]
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May 19, 2012

Freshwater Fishing Report

As we head into the best of spring and onward toward summer, the fishing is transitioning, too. Around the state it’s picking up or slowing down or dropping off with one species, while it gets crazy fast with another. Makes us want to tie a fly. SOUTHERN MAINE This is the time of year when […]
Published
May 19, 2012

Best Bets

TUESDAY Fore River Sanctuary Walk / 7 to 9 a.m. in Portland Maine Audubon is hosting a walk around the sanctuary to search for and identify migrating birds and flowering plants. Meet in the Maine Orthopedics lot at 1601 Congress St. Cost is $8. Call 781-2330. Pemaquid Paddlers / 9 a.m. in Wiscasset The Pemaquid […]

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