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Published
September 18, 2011

Biking: A good day to catch a biking star

Chances are good that if you plan to ride the Oct. 9 Dempsey Challenge, you’re already well into your training and getting jazzed for the big day. Chances are also good that, even if you’re a cyclist who’s not participating, you wouldn’t give up a chance to see Maine’s dreamiest celeb pedaling through Lewiston/Auburn, surrounded […]
Published
September 18, 2011

Birding: Aerial dance a good sign for starlings, but not for others

I have been watching some of the large flocks of European starlings wheeling through the air around dusk as they prepare to go to roost for the night. I’m sure you have seen this behavior too. The flocks (called murmurations) form in the fall after the breeding season and will persist until next spring. A […]
Published
September 18, 2011

Boating: Getting out on the water in fall has its advantages

A lot of people consider Labor Day weekend to be the official end to the boating season, but it doesn’t have to be. The weeks between Labor Day and Columbus Day can have some especially fine boating days, even if you have to fit them in around slightly cooler temperatures. Some of the area’s sailors […]
Published
September 18, 2011

Happy landings on Moosehead

The majestic lake becomes a magnet for pilots and fans of floatable fliers during the annual International Seaplane Fly-In.
Published
September 18, 2011

Allen Afield: Maine ranks high for biking, but poor pavement still annoys

Through the years, the League of American Bicyclists has ranked Maine highly as a bicycling-friendly state in comparison to the rest of the nation. In the last evaluation, our status went up to second on the league’s list of the best bicycle destinations, filling me with pride. For a decade, this column has covered our […]

Published
September 18, 2011

Outdoors Calendar

Tree Identification Program, 1 to 3 p.m. toda, Beaver Park Lone Pine Lodge, Lisbon. Free. Enjoy a fall walk at Beaver Park while learning to identify trees and shrubs. Expect to walk at least 1 to 11/2 miles. Hot drinks and refreshments will be available at the lodge after the walk. Please register by Sept. […]
Published
September 11, 2011

Allen Afield: However it’s done, fishing is about fun

This summer, three Maine anglers have underscored a point about our sport — mainly that fishing’s greatest appeal begins with simple fun, free of pretension, and ends with the thought that perhaps no one should take themselves or fishing so seriously that they lose sight of the joys it offers. For example, not long ago, […]
Published
September 11, 2011

Hunting: September’s a season of change for deer

Another Maine deer season kicked off yesterday with the start of the expanded archery season, giving bow hunters in some parts of the state a first shot at what we hope is a deer herd on the mend. For many, the hunt actually began several weeks ago. There is a direct correlation between scouting and […]
Published
September 11, 2011

Outdoors Calendar

Wild About Our Community, open house, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Center for Wildlife, 385 Mountain Road, York. Staff, volunteers and live animal ambassadors will welcome participants with a map of the property and a schedule of events for the day. $5 admission for adults, free for kids. All proceeds from the event go […]
Published
September 11, 2011

Mark Latti: Youth hunting days can send kids outside for life

Hunting season is upon us, with bear and resident Canada goose seasons in full swing and duck and deer season not far off. But before the opening days, there are youth hunting days set aside for both ducks and deer. For children who love the outdoors, this is a tremendous way to introduce them to […]

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