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Published
August 29, 2010

Freshwater Fishing: Bit of rain will provide bit of fresh air

The dog days of summer this year are marked by unusually low water levels in brooks and streams in most parts of Maine. But biologists around the state seem to think that situation is one rainfall away from changing for the better. After Wednesday’s significant rainfall, expect the next fishing report to also change for […]
Published
August 29, 2010

Finding the quiet delight of Maine

Visitors from the state and beyond continue to discover the beauty of our state parks.
Published
August 29, 2010

Deirdre Fleming: Glades skiing is on the way and yes, they’re excited at Sugarloaf

Snowy slopes are months away, but to the people of Carrabassett Valley and legions of Sugarloafers, next week will be like a celebration of winter. Officials from the Michigan-based company that owns Sugarloaf will be at the ski area to announce the biggest expansion in decades: a huge development on 3,595-foot Burnt Hill that is […]
Published
August 29, 2010

Dispatches

LISBON Park walk will teach about trees of Maine Enjoy a fall walk at Beaver Park from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 12 while learning to identify the various trees and shrubs that grow there. Do you know the smartest tree that grows in Maine? How do you tell the difference between a white, […]
Published
August 26, 2010

Saltwater Fishing Report

If you are planning to saltwater fish this season, make sure you sign up with the National Saltwater Angler Registry. It’s free in 2010 and only takes a couple of minutes. You can go online at www.countmyfish.noaa.gov or call 1-888-674-7411. OFFSHORE Shark fishing has been awesome in the deep water off the Shark Grounds, Tanta’s, […]

Published
August 22, 2010

Boating: Sailors sometimes need toys other than the boat

Most everyone has heard the mantra, “He who dies with the most toys wins.” I strongly suspect that whoever came up with that saying must have been, or at least known, a boater. Most boaters I know seem to collect a treasure-trove of toys to keep them occupied once they’ve reached their destination. For recreational […]
Published
August 22, 2010

Birding: Birds get moved into new families

The 51st supplement to the American Ornithologists’ Union Checklist of North American Birds has just been published in the ornithological journal, the Auk. It is the standard guide to common and scientific names of the birds of North America. The committee reviews the published literature and decides if species should be split, lumped or renamed. […]
Published
August 22, 2010

Deirdre Fleming: Cyclists glad that skiing program has widened its reach

Maine Handicapped Skiing grew out of winter fun, but today it’s growing fast in the summer. The 28-year-old Newry-based organization is about so much more than skiing. And it is gaining speed in everything it does. In the past two years the nonprofit that teaches people with disabilities how to ski, golf, kayak and bicycle […]
Published
August 22, 2010

Outdoors Dispatches

LEWISTON-AUBURN River paddlers reconvene during balloon festival The Great Falls Paddling Society, a program of the Androscoggin Land Trust, is having its second “meeting” this weekend as part of the 18th annual Great Falls Balloon Festival. Kayak and canoe enthusiasts are invited to get out their boats and meet other paddlers during hot air balloon […]
Published
August 22, 2010

Hunting: Hunters gear up as action time approaches

Yup, it’s hard to believe, especially with a couple weeks of summer vacation left, but it’s that time of year again. Another Maine hunting season lies just ahead, starting out slowly and building momentum as we head into fall. GROUNDWORK FOR BEAR The first installment of Maine’s three-part bear season begins in a little over […]

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