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Published
April 15, 2012

Birding: It’s a birding book that should fly off the shelves

A new book on birding with a strong Maine flavor has arrived in bookstores. The book is “How to Be a Better Birder,” and the author is our own Derek Lovitch. Lovitch is a professional bird guide and, with his wife, Jeannette, runs Freeport Wild Bird Supply. Many of the photographs in the book were […]
Published
April 8, 2012

Flourishing festivals, with room to grow

Maine is up to five spring birding festivals, with so much to offer in the state that growth will prove inevitable.
Published
April 8, 2012

It’s spring, and fishing is hot

Spring fishing in Maine is as much as two weeks to a month ahead of schedule, depending on where you’re wetting a line. And fishermen just about everywhere are taking advantage, say fisheries biologists statewide. This is our first installment of our open-water fishing report, which runs April to October in Outdoors. Every other week, […]
Published
April 8, 2012

Allen Afield: Early start for bicyclists comes with joys and hazards

Maine bicyclists, this writer included, often dream of living in a state or country that allows year-round bicycling without cold and snow from December though March. However, Maine’s winter break makes the new spring season feel special. We may never tire of bicycling and also pedal a little in winter, but after three months of […]
Published
April 8, 2012

Mark Latti: How many moose does Maine have? Aerial census gets closer to an answer

Make no mistake – moose in Maine are big. Big in stature, certainly, but perhaps even bigger in popularity. The sight of a majestic bull moose brings joy to wildlife watchers, and tens of thousands of hunters dream each year about the chance to hunt moose (don’t forget – online moose applications are due by […]

Published
April 8, 2012

Carey Kish: Hiking guide leads to many happy trails

The Maine Mountain Guide, published by the Appalachian Mountain Club, has served as the comprehensive hiker’s reference to the trails of the state since 1961. A new edition of the book, due out this month, promises to carry on the long tradition as a trusted pathfinder for hikers seeking outdoor pleasure and healthful exercise in […]
Published
April 8, 2012

Kid Tracks: Sabattus makes it easy to climb mountain

Sabattus Mountain in Lovell is a gem of a place that offers an easy, family-friendly hiking adventure with spectacular views. Choosing a hike is always an interesting process at our house. The peanut gallery, now 14 and 16 years old, has to approve of the adventure to ensure we all have a good time. The […]
Published
April 8, 2012

Josh Christie: Smart stowing of gear will pay off in the fall

After months of fits and starts (Snowstorms! Droughts! Freezing temps! Record-breaking highs!), we’ve reached the end of ski season. Skis and boards are getting stored, replaced with golf clubs, boats and hiking boots. It’s important to consider how you pack up your equipment for the all-too-long offseason. Getting your skis properly prepped for a summer […]
Published
April 8, 2012

Best Bets

TODAY Osprey Watch 2 p.m. in Freeport Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park kicks off its spring program series with the popular osprey watch. From 2 to 3 p.m., get a look at nesting osprey on Googins Island. The trail to the viewing point is wheelchair-accessible. Park admission is $1 for ages 5 to 11, $3 […]
Published
April 1, 2012

Maine Gardener: Native birds do better with native plants

It's not just the native plants but the insects they attract that will going to support the avian population.

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