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March 3, 2012

Carey Kish: Bauneg Beg hike is short, views are grand

Bauneg Beg Mountain rises inconspicuously above the rural outskirts of North Berwick in York County. Driving to the main trailhead on Fox Farm Hill Road, the mountain and its three peaks aren’t distinguishable until you’re nearly upon them. Perhaps that’s because it is — incredibly — the only mountain in southern Maine without a communications […]
Published
March 3, 2012

Allen Afield: A few secrets to success for cold-weather fishing

In March, friends call or stop at my home to tell stories about early open-water fishing adventures in flowing waters in the bottom third of the state, and the up-to-date news fascinates me big-time. It also spurs me to get on the water. Each year, weather dictates the number of contacts. When the third month […]
Published
February 25, 2012

A hiker and a mountain

Solo hikers may now explore Mount Katahdin in the winter, though groups are still dominant.
Published
February 25, 2012

Expert: Growing bear numbers OK for now

Maine’s bear harvest has been declining at the same time the bear population has been increasing through ample natural food. But despite growing bear numbers, there’s not a problem with bears clashing with the public and becoming a disturbance, state biologists say. At some point, however, that clash is expected and biologists will need to […]
Published
February 25, 2012

Mark Latti: Mild winter translates into a wonderful time for deer population

The calendar may say February, but this year’s snowfall totals say something entirely different. Snowfall totals to date this year seem to mirror an average December, not three months of winter. Maple tress are ready to tap, and many would say this winter is over even before it began. “I’m guessing that this may be […]

Published
February 25, 2012

John Christie: Two great places to get a great Maine ski education

On the World Cup freestyle mogul skiing circuit, Dave and Alison Digravio of Farmington and Jeremy Cota of Greenville are putting in an incredible season. In March, Bethel native Simon Dumont, one of the world’s best freestyle skiers, returns to Sunday River to host the Dumont Cup. Though two-time Olympic snowboardcross gold medalist (and Farmington […]
Published
February 25, 2012

Allen Afield: Westbrook fishing seminar sure to be alluring

The National Seminar Series 25th Anniversary event comes to the Westbrook Performance Arts Center (471 Stroudwater St. in Westbrook) on March 10, promising an entertaining, educational day for salty anglers. Instructors will conduct up-to-date presentations on fishing for game fish in New England with emphasis on Maine, including how and where to fish inshore, near […]
Published
February 25, 2012

Weekend event at state parks gives Mainers chance to connect to outdoors

Maine state parks will participate in the upcoming “Great Maine Outdoor Weekend” on March 3 and 4, with unique activities highlighting four state parks. The “Great Maine Outdoor Weekend” has been organized by the new Maine Outdoor Coalition, a group of 26 organizations and companies, including the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands, that is […]
Published
February 25, 2012

What’s Up in March: A perfect month for eyes on the sky

March was the first month of the year on the early Roman calendar. It is named after Mars, the Roman god of war. March always marks the start of spring in the northern hemisphere. That will happen on Tuesday the 20th at 1:14 a.m. The vernal equinox and autumnal equinox are the only two days […]
Published
February 25, 2012

Best Bets

TODAY Hike in the Park 2 p.m. in Freeport Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park offers nature programs year-round every weekend. This week’s program focuses on the wonder of Maine’s pine tree forest. Meet at the benches at the end of the second parking lot. Free with park admission, which is $1 for ages 5 to […]

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