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January 5, 2014

Herb Wilson: Chickadees, and the non-fight for food

I am going to delay the second and third columns on the results of Maine’s Christmas Bird Counts. Ice storms and snowstorms have forced the postponement of many Maine CBCs. So I have little to report since the first column. Today let’s think about chickadees. These endearing birds are regulars at any feeding station. Sometimes […]
Published
January 5, 2014

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SUNDAY Nature programs at 2 p.m. in Freeport Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park offers nature programs on Sundays in January. Programs start at the circle of benches at the end of the second parking lot unless otherwise noted, and may include walks, talks and activities outdoors. Programs last about one hour, weather permitting. No reservations […]
Published
December 29, 2013

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WEDNESDAY First Day Hikes at state parks statewide Maine State Parks, along with state parks nationwide, will celebrate First Day Hikes. Free, ranger-guided hikes will be held at five parks to welcome in the new year. The hikes will be at noon at Lily Bay State Park; 1:30 p.m. at Popham Beach State Park; 12:30 […]
Published
December 29, 2013

North Cairn: Happy campers even in the cold

If temperatures do not dip to the single digits and no freezing rain coats the deck with a fine veneer of ice, the dog and I might welcome the new year by camping at the edge of the woods. It will take some doing, of course, at least half a day, I figured one night […]
Published
December 29, 2013

Allen Afield: Stock in brook trout enriches Maine’s appeal

Brookies are the most targeted fish for a reason.

Published
December 29, 2013

Winter Solstice welcomed across Maine

Communities give thanks for longer days
Published
December 29, 2013

What’s up in January: A meteor shower is on the way

The month of January is named after the Roman god, Janus, who faces backward and forward at the same time. He is the god of gates and doors, beginnings and endings, and transitions. So keep that in mind as we all enter a new and important year. The two brightest objects in our sky after […]
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December 29, 2013

Carey Kish: Plenty of wonderful trails in Bangor’s urban setting

There are many miles of walking and hiking trails within the city limits of Bangor. From the banks of the Penobscot River downtown to the heavily wooded outskirts there’s a lot to explore, a bounty of natural beauty essentially hidden away because it doesn’t get a lot of fanfare. Many of those miles are familiar […]
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December 29, 2013

Bob Humphrey: The eyes of Texas are upon the whitetails

Texas should be on any hunter’s bucket list.
Published
December 29, 2013

John Christie: Opening ski days remain a big delight

There’s really nothing quite like the excitement surrounding the first day out on the slopes, especially if it’s also the first day of the season for the ski area you’ve picked. I resolved to hit as many opening days as possible, and hit four areas. Besides great skiing, opening days have at least three things […]

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