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Published
January 28, 2012

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TUESDAY Geology and History, 6:30 p.m. in Camden Geologist Sid Quarrier will give an illustrated talk on “Landscapes, Geology and Human Affairs on the St. George River” this week at Camden Public Library. He’ll explore how the land and its geologic history have had an influence on human affairs. Camden’s library is located at 55 […]
Published
January 21, 2012

A clear line of vision

Go to Millinocket in January to camp outside? Is it crazy, or worth every shiver to secure a summer camping spot?
Published
January 21, 2012

Deirdre Fleming; If you’re on the Baxter Line, you join a special group

This is part inside story and part full disclosure, and while I’m at it, I should say that in 20 years of journalism, I have never looked to personally benefit from a story. But that all changed Monday when Dave Jackson of Massapequa, N.Y., offered me a bratwurst sandwich. To report the story of the […]
Published
January 21, 2012

Allen Afield: Optimism for bustling trout fishing in Maine getting cast aside

Here’s the good news. In my lifetime, trout and salmon fishing in Maine has improved — not a lot, but enough to notice. Sure, places such as the Shawmut Stretch of the Kennebec, Sheepscot River between Sheepscot Pond and Route 105, and Long Pond in the Belgrade Lakes have taken a nosedive, but fishing quality […]
Published
January 21, 2012

John Christie: Many deals available for senior skiers

Let’s face it, as some of us reach and proceed through senior citizenry, we search for, and take advantage of, every little special deal we can find. Not that those of us who’ve passed into what some call our Golden Years don’t have a great deal to be thankful for: making it this far, being […]

Published
January 21, 2012

Hunting: For Ducks Unlimited, plenty of history of conservation

“It just isn’t worthwhile to go duck hunting these days — having to get up early in the morning or sit out in hard weather for a shot or two all day. I wouldn’t want my son to pursue a sport that I love so well that has sunk to such a low level after […]
Published
January 21, 2012

Birding: Christmas Bird Counts yielded wide variety along the coast

This column is the second of three reviewing the results of the most recent Christmas Bird Counts in Maine. Let’s visit some coastal count circles together, working our way from York County downeast to Eastport. The Biddeford/Kennebunkport count produced a nice count of 85 species. One expects significant numbers of sea ducks and other seabirds, […]
Published
January 21, 2012

Carey Kish: It’s just a five-minute hike to get away from it all

Tucked into the forest, high on a ridgetop in the hills of Montville — about 20 miles west of Belfast — is a unique and comfortable spot to spend a winter’s night, known as Goose Ridge Yurt. Easily accessible via a five-minute hike, snowshoe or ski trek uphill from the parking area off Halldale Road, […]
Published
January 21, 2012

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TUESDAY Gray Ghost Fly Tiers, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Yarmouth The Gray Ghost fly tiers will demonstrate and teach how to tie flies. Materials and equipment are free for those new to fly tying. Meet at the First Parish Church in Yarmouth at 116 Main Street. All welcome. Call 749-1593. WEDNESDAY Snowshoeing At Night, 5:30 […]
Published
January 15, 2012

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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 different ways that nature prepares for winter. Meet at the benches at the end of the second parking lot. No reservations needed. Free with park admission, which is $1 […]

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