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April 28, 2012

Deirdre Fleming: Handle fish with care and release

Catch-and-release in fishing is one of the most widespread trends in an increasingly conservation-conscious society. But if it ends up being a question of catch-cut-up-and-release-it-to-die-later, then it’s not so helpful. And proper catch-and-release techniques are executed less often than you’d think, say the fishermen at the Coastal Conservation Association Maine chapter. “We’re not saying fishermen […]
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April 28, 2012

Birding: Brown-headed Cowbirds rely on other species to do their brooding

One of the many birds returning to Maine for the breeding season is the Brown-headed Cowbird. The male is a striking bird with a brown head on a sleek black body. The female is a drab gray. Cowbirds feed on items as varied as insects (especially grasshoppers), seeds and grass. The Brown-headed Cowbird is a […]
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April 28, 2012

John Christie: Kayak trip puts things in perspective

I know it sounds a little odd for someone my age to suggest that something can make him feel “giddy,” but I feel blessed that it’s a sensation I often feel and genuinely enjoy. And it’s usually associated with some seasonal first, especially the first stroke of the paddle after launching my kayak in Penobscot […]
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April 28, 2012

Allen Afield: Here’s to matching the hatch, and sealing the lips

Matching the hatch with the right fly to catch trout and salmon sometimes involves considerations beyond picking an artificial that looks like the natural in size, color and silhouette. For example, across much of Maine, a mayfly with the Latin name Ephemerella subvaria emerges in May, and a strange factor for matching this insect makes […]
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April 28, 2012

Bets Bets

TODAY Walk in the Woods 2 p.m. in Freeport Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park has an ongoing spring program. Meet at the benches by the second parking lot. Free with park admission, which costs $1 for ages 5 to 11; $3 for those 12 to 64; and $4.50 for nonresidents. Call 865-4465. WEDNESDAY A 5,000-Mile […]

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April 22, 2012

Deirdre Fleming: Film ‘Turning Tail’ details plight of Atlantic salmon

BRUNSWICK — It’s the fourth outdoor film in six years for director and Bethel native Carter Davidson. And there were no Warren Miller-style crowds to see “Turning Tail: The Atlantic Salmon’s Great New Leap” on Thursday night at the Frontier Cinema and Cafe in Brunswick. But making money or getting into the Banff Film Festival […]
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April 22, 2012

Mark Latti: Food for thought: Watch out for bears on the prowl

In case you missed it, Gov. Peter Shumlin of Vermont admitted last week he was a little tardy in putting his bird feeders away. When he finally got around to it, four bears were actively snacking on his feeders. When he tried to rescue his feeders, one bear chased him back inside. The governor said […]
Published
April 22, 2012

Freshwater Fishing Report

The statewide fishing report compiled by the Maine Sunday Telegram runs every two weeks. Spring has come early for open-water fishing season across the entire state. This weekend will be cold in Aroostook County, but the fishing could be hot. And from southern Maine to eastern Maine, the smelt runs are going strong. That means […]
Published
April 22, 2012

Best Bets

TODAY Earth Day Celebration: from 12:30 a.m. in Bridgton Loon Echo Land Trust is offering a slate of events to celebrate Earth Day and the land trust’s 25th anniversary. Starting at 12:30 a.m., they’ll gather to view the Lyrid meteor shower atop Hacker’s Hill. Then at 9 a.m., they’ll enjoy the hawk migration from the […]
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April 22, 2012

Gail Rice: To make your boating experience better, speak up

Do you know of a boat launch that might need a repair or upgrade? Are the navigation aids in your favorite lake adequate? Is there a lake or pond that you would love to explore by boat, but have not because it lacks adequate access? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, some […]

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