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    May 1, 2011

    Freshwater Fishing: New rules — and the cold — kept ice fishing going up north

    Ice is not out up around Moosehead, in western Maine, and definitely not in northern Maine. But fishermen only recently got done ice fishing in Aroostook County, thanks to the new statewide law that allows for extended ice fishing and more open-water fishing opportunities in certain areas. So it’s all good. REGION A: SOUTHERN MAINE […]

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    May 1, 2011

    Deirdre Fleming: Despite good odds and access, turkey hunt loses allure

    Maine’s wild turkey hunt is now 25 years old, and despite the fact it became an open hunt five years ago, interest has dropped off. Meanwhile, in long-established turkey-hunting states like New York and Pennsylvania, interest in the springtime pursuit of gobblers is huge. In New York there were 81,222 turkey permit holders (and likely […]

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    May 1, 2011

    Calendar, May 1, 2011

    Organic workshop, all-day workshops on composting, planting and growing organically, natural pest and weed control and good bugs for your garden, O’Donal’s Nurseries, Gorham, free. 839-4262. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today. Growing Fruit Trees, Merryspring Nature Center, Camden, $5, Free for members. 236-2239. www.merryspring.org. With Dr. Renae Moran of the University of Maine Cooperative […]

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    May 1, 2011

    Savvy Senior: Blood glucose meters are a critical tool for diabetics

    DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: Can you recommend any tips to help seniors choose a good blood glucose meter? At age 64, I was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and my doctor told me I need to keep a close eye on my blood sugar at home. — Retired Diabetic   DEAR RETIRED: A blood glucose […]

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    May 1, 2011

    Families Today: Child’s teary episodes confuse grandparent

    Q: My 5-year-old granddaughter has taken ice-skating lessons for a little more than a year. A couple of months ago she started crying before her lesson, saying she didn’t like it and didn’t want to go. She was told to give it another try because she had liked it (and the lessons were paid for). […]

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