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Published
July 24, 2011

Freshwater Fishing: Fish still biting if you know where to look

The dog days of summer are here and fishing has slowed, but some biologists blame the slowdown on more than the fish. Certainly trout are in the spring holes and togue are found down deep, but fishermen who know how to find and lure these fish to a hook are having success statewide. REGION A: […]
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July 24, 2011

Allen Afield: Fisher sightings rare but thrilling

One morning in early July, Jolie, my companion, and I were traveling on Route 27 to Augusta when a fisher ran across the road in that humping gait characteristic of the weasel family. The encounter occurred in Belgrade within sight of Christie’s Store, the Belgrade town office and a bank, and not far from a […]
Published
July 24, 2011

Deirdre Fleming: No great white sharks spotted in Maine – yet

“You’re going to need a bigger boat.” It’s more than a favorite movie quote from “Jaws.” But talk about great white sharks in Maine and you get told one of two things. Either they don’t swim this far north because our waters are too cold, or any dangerous sharks here are found way off the […]
Published
July 24, 2011

Rowing on the river

Chuck Mainville of Phippsburg shares his love of rowing through a free open-boat club.
Published
July 24, 2011

Boating: Simple tip, big deal: Mark your boat and gear

A recent surge in incidents involving “found” small craft — some of which sparked search-and-rescue operations — underscores the need for boat owners do to a very simple yet often overlooked task: Mark your boat and gear with your name and contact information. The advice from Lt. Nick Barrow of the U.S. Coast Guard comes […]

Published
July 17, 2011

Biking: At rally, look beyond traditional road bikes

If you’ve ridden in cycling events that include recumbent bikers, you’ve probably had the same reaction to the contraptions that I have, namely: “Look at that poor guy trying to climb the hill on that thing.” As someone who favors a fast, sleek and very orange Trek 1000 road bike, I’ve always thought recumbents look […]
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July 17, 2011

Mark Latti: Book offers insight into mighty bluefish

If John Hersey, a Pulitzer-prize winning author, can write a book about bluefish, it certainly must be worthy of a mention in a column. Hersey first came to fame for his stark, vivid portrayal of six people who survived the atomic blast in Hiroshima. In 1946, The New Yorker magazine devoted an entire issue to […]
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July 17, 2011

Hiking: Fernald’s Neck just one of many coastal gems

There’s a pretty spot on Fernald’s Neck in the middle of Megunticook Lake in Lincolnville known simply as Mountain View. Reached by a short hike over quiet, forested trails, this spot certainly lives up to its name. Across the lake the southwestern escarpment of Mount Megunticook, including Maiden’s Cliff, fills your view. Pretty darn nice […]
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July 17, 2011

Ken Allen: In fishing, exceptions don’t disprove rules

In a college philosophy class, a professor listened to me and then said with practiced disdain: “Exceptions, my boy, don’t make a rule.” Some classmates laughed, too vigorously in my opinion. The discussion topic escapes me all these years later, but one point made a lasting impression. Exceptions may create a curiosity — but little […]
Published
July 17, 2011

It’s Worth the Trip: Paddlers shouldn’t miss Merchant’s Row

Sea kayakers have lots of opinions about their favorite paddles on the coast of Maine, but my unscientific polling has revealed that they agree to a person that the archipelago of some 40 islands in the thoroughfare between Stonington and Isle au Haut provides perhaps the most variety and exploration opportunities, not to mention sheer […]

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