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Published
October 2, 2011

Canoeing: Keoka Lake keeps it interesting

We paddled mere inches above billiard-table-sized boulders, and paused many times to take pictures of the reflections of pyramidal-shaped rocks along the shoreline. Above us rose the conical profile of Mt Tire’m. Kingfishers and sandpipers flitted along the shoreline. Mallards erupted into the air from shadowy pockets tucked along the shore. A loon family paddled […]
Published
October 2, 2011

Volunteers and state team up to reclaim pond

Sebago region fisheries biologists recently eradicated invasive fish in Little Concord Pond that compete with brook trout. The pond will be restocked with brook trout next year. The project was a collaboration of the surrounding property owner, the Department of Conservation and the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Most of the funding and volunteer […]
Published
September 25, 2011

Allen Afield: Ruffed grouse give hunter a shot at a delectable dinner

Ruffed grouse season starts Oct. 1 and runs through Dec. 31. The bird is Maine’s second favorite hunting quarry, according to Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife stats. About half of all licensed hunters target this bird — 75,000 to 100,000 depending on whom you ask. In fact, grouse hunting’s popularity in Maine far exceeds […]
Published
September 25, 2011

Hunting: Work before the hunt determines success

So much goes into a hunt — far more than merely pulling the trigger. The outsider may mistakenly view it as rather simplistic. One merely hefts a weapon, heads afield and upon encountering the quarry, launches a projectile, thereupon reducing the beast to possession. Those of us more familiar with the endeavor know it is […]
Published
September 25, 2011

What’s Up in OctoberSupernova and comet join meteors in celestial show

New England’s famous flaming foliage should be as spectacular as ever this fall, and just as the landscape on Earth is changing, so the celestial landscape is always changing in set patterns. The top of the Winter Hexagon, a star named Capella in the constellation Auriga, already rises by 9 p.m., and all of Orion […]

Published
September 25, 2011

John Christie: There’s peace in Friendship

The birthplace of the famous sloop has turmoil in its history, but now it's a prime midcoast spot for protected paddling.
Published
September 25, 2011

Mark Latti: Thriller for anglers: Sharks feasting off our coast

Anglers eagerly await autumn. Fish that seemed reluctant to feed during the heat of August once again find their appetites and feed throughout the day as the season progresses. For saltwater anglers, stripers and blues feed heavily before they begin their autumn migration. While anglers will frequent the shores looking to hook into one of […]
Published
September 25, 2011

Hiking: Try not to miss Great Pond Mountain Wildlands

There’s a green gate on the north side of Route 1/3 in East Orland, about halfway between Bucksport and Ellsworth. Next to it is a parking lot for a few cars, an information kiosk and a small white sign that reads, “Great Pond Mountain Wildlands.” Cruising along at 55 mph on this straightaway stretch of […]
Published
September 25, 2011

Outdoors Calendar

Tree identification and herbariums workshop, 1 to 3 p.m. today, Merryspring Nature Center, Camden. Learn about trees, plants and wildflowers. Free, family-friendly activities are designed for ages 5 to 12 but are open to all. All children must be accompanied by an adult. In case of rain, activities will be moved indoors. For more information, […]
Published
September 18, 2011

Hunting: April showers improve odds for fall fowlers

This spring’s heavy rains brought destruction throughout much of the Midwest. But, to employ a cliche, every cloud has a silver lining. While the rain was a bane to farmers on the plains, it was a boon to waterfowl, especially in Canada’s Prairie Pothole region. And according to this year’s annual spring waterfowl survey, optimal […]

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