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Outdoors

Published
May 3, 2014

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UPCOMING Youth Outdoor Day: 8 a.m., May 31, New Gloucester The Royal River Rod and Gun Club in New Gloucester is sponsoring a free youth outdoor day for ages 10-15. Activities include classes in map and compass skills, archery, outdoor survival, fishing and marksmanship. Every participant must be accompanied by a guardian. Registration is necessary. […]
Published
May 3, 2014

Bountiful deer hunt noted with caution

The severe winter might cause Maine to issue fewer permits in 2014.
Published
May 2, 2014

Maine reports 15 percent more deer bagged

Because of the harsh winter this year, however, the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife plans to issue fewer permits for 2014.
Published
April 27, 2014

Hunting: This ‘bad bird’ foils all efforts to bag him

A hunter meets his match in trying to outsmart a turkey.
Published
April 27, 2014

Birding: Cats, windows far more deadly to birds than wind turbines

The third in a series of articles about human-related causes of bird mortality.

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Published
April 27, 2014

Allen Afield: Biodegradable alternatives just make sense

More than 20 years ago, environmental media claims caught my eye. I heard all about how lead fishing sinkers were killing loons, those iconic 9- to 10-pound symbols of the north. These popular birds were ingesting the toxic metal and the scientific research looked solid, leaving little room for doubt. I belonged to the National […]
Published
April 27, 2014

North Cairn: Learning to let go

There’s a time to give grief its due.
Published
April 27, 2014

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SATURDAY Trail Work Day 9 a.m. in West Bath Join Merrymeeting Audubon for a little spring cleaning. Come to Hamilton Sanctuary and help clean trails, repair erosion damage and spruce up the memorial garden at this Maine Audubon sanctuary. Invasive plants also need to be removed. Wear work clothes and hiking boots. To learn more […]
Published
April 27, 2014

What’s up in May

Saturn’s rings will be a heavenly show.
Published
April 26, 2014

Now playing: Ospreys put on a show in Freeport

On Sunday, the Feathers over Freeport festival will feature a pair of these active, animated birds.