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Outdoors

Published
November 24, 2013

Hunting: A good hunter is foremost a good sport

A recent comment I received questioning whether hunting is a sport prompted me to do a little research. The results were enlightening. The origin of the word “sport” is late Middle English, “an abbreviation of the word “disport,” which means “a pastime, entertainment, a diversion from work or serious matters.” I’d say that offers a […]
Published
November 24, 2013

Birding: That Thanksgiving bird is a complex creature

White meat or dark? This question will be asked thousands of times as families and friends gather around the Thanksgiving turkey. But why are there two kinds of muscles? We’ll need to explore some muscle physiology to answer the question. Muscles are made of many elongate cells called muscle fibers. Each fiber is capable of […]
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November 24, 2013

Deirdre Fleming: Most prevalent wetland bird goes missing in Maine

But biologist hopes citizen scientists can answer a call to duty.
Published
November 24, 2013

Josh Christie: Maine ski areas were busy in off-season

From base lodge facilities to new terrain, there are a lot of improvements for skiers to enjoy.
Published
November 17, 2013

Deirdre Fleming: Hunting in Maine more challenging than Wisconsin

But Ryan Schweitzer, home from college, bags a trophy from a tree stand using his boyhood lessons.

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Published
November 17, 2013

North Cairn: Smoke gets in your eyes and mind

The scent of winter is arriving.
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November 17, 2013

Carey Kish: The autumn pace of an Acadia hike

With the tourists gone, a great hike becomes greater.
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November 17, 2013

Allen Afield: Deer cutting shouldn’t be a lost art

Should Maine hunters cut up deer at home or go to a meat cutter? It depends. And I know: That answer sounds wishy-washy. Without help to cut up the first deer, though, a neophyte may have problems. The job requires certain skills. But a book, video or friend can teach the basics, and then experience […]
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November 17, 2013

Skiing in Maine: Mount Abram – the little mountain that could set trends

Back in the 1950s, brothers Norton, Don and Stuart Cross were big-time loggers over in western Maine. Among their extensive timber holdings was small but imposing Mt. Abram. As they were developing plans to harvest timber on the northeast face, they came up with an idea. “We were going to cut harvestable trees anyway, so […]
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November 17, 2013

Best Bets

TODAY Full Moon Walk 3 p.m. in Cape Elizabeth Enjoy the setting sun and the rising full moon from the beach at Kettle Cove and Crescent Beach with the Maine Chapter of the Sierra Club. Meet at the Kettle Cove parking lot. Registration required. Call 892-4332 or write to wdbriggs@myfairpoint.net. MONDAY Moonlight Madness walk 7 […]