Outdoors

Published
October 20, 2013

John Christie: Bristol on any bucket list

Beautiful Muscongus Bay is among attractions worth the walk.
Published
October 20, 2013

North Cairn: The new dog arrives with energy, and a few difficulties

As could have been predicted when the puppy arrived, life has become incrementally more challenging. There is the matter of getting her through the weeks until she will be able to attend doggy day care; there are the culinary controversies over whether I should purchase an “evolutionary” puppy kibble mix, which is non-gluten and features […]
Published
October 20, 2013

Allen Afield: Squirrel hunting worth a shot

Much to my dad’s disgust, gray-squirrel shooting excited me more than deer hunting until my 14th birthday, and why not? As the gerunds suggest, “shooting” implies action, and “hunting” sounds a tad pedantic to a kid. Right or wrong, the preference may not surprise folks with a memory of their early teens or an understanding […]
Published
October 20, 2013

Ogunquit movie theater seeking funds to go digital

The Leavitt Theatre has started a campaign through Nov. 30 to try to raise $60,000 for the new projector.
Published
October 20, 2013

Teens to Trails touts outings

CARATUNK — When Acadia National Park closed two weeks ago as a result of the federal government shutdown, it put a strain on the advocacy group in Maine that supports high school outing clubs, after that group had planned a rendezvous for about 70 Maine high school youth. But the folks at Teens to Trails […]

Published
October 12, 2013

Maine naturalists band together, offer rigorous course

And if you wonder if you have the time for the Maine Master Naturalist Program, you probably don't.
Published
October 12, 2013

North Cairn: Animals do deserve a brake

The last week has been overrun by natural — and unnatural — encounters. Before Sunday had even gotten under way, death put in an appearance, not just in the falling leaves and the splendid colors of decline, but in the large, stilled hump of a once-live mammal. I saw it on Freeport Road on the […]
Published
October 12, 2013

Deirdre Fleming: Social media could play big role in black bear referendum

If the proponents of a black bear hunting citizen’s initiative manage to get the required 57,000 signatures to get the issue on the 2014 ballot, an effort that began two weeks ago, much will be the same as when the issue went before voters in 2004. It’s the same ballot question — a call to […]
Published
October 12, 2013

Kid Tracks: Short hikes with great views

It doesn't take an accomplished hiker to find spots to enjoy the majesty of the foliage.
Published
October 12, 2013

Hunting: So much game to pursue, but only so much time

October is finally here and hunting seasons are in full swing, offering Mainers myriad options. There’s something for everyone, bow and gun hunter, waterfowler or upland enthusiast. And for the generalist, it’s a virtual cornucopia of opportunity. Duck season is open across the state, providing a wide array of waterfowling choices. You could start the […]

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