The Lions have no trouble with second-ranked Scarborough, coming away with a 61-43 victory.
February 2012
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LaCrosse gets an e(Assist) for effort
The 2012 Buick LaCrosse appears to defy the laws of physics or the principles of automotive engineering … or simply the common belief that it is impossible to produce a large, luxurious sedan that doesn’t consume as much petroleum as a ballroom full of bodybuilders. The last vehicle this large and luxurious that covered more […]
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A hiker and a mountain
Solo hikers may now explore Mount Katahdin in the winter, though groups are still dominant.
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Expert: Growing bear numbers OK for now
Maine’s bear harvest has been declining at the same time the bear population has been increasing through ample natural food. But despite growing bear numbers, there’s not a problem with bears clashing with the public and becoming a disturbance, state biologists say. At some point, however, that clash is expected and biologists will need to […]
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Mark Latti: Mild winter translates into a wonderful time for deer population
The calendar may say February, but this year’s snowfall totals say something entirely different. Snowfall totals to date this year seem to mirror an average December, not three months of winter. Maple tress are ready to tap, and many would say this winter is over even before it began. “I’m guessing that this may be […]
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John Christie: Two great places to get a great Maine ski education
On the World Cup freestyle mogul skiing circuit, Dave and Alison Digravio of Farmington and Jeremy Cota of Greenville are putting in an incredible season. In March, Bethel native Simon Dumont, one of the world’s best freestyle skiers, returns to Sunday River to host the Dumont Cup. Though two-time Olympic snowboardcross gold medalist (and Farmington […]
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Allen Afield: Westbrook fishing seminar sure to be alluring
The National Seminar Series 25th Anniversary event comes to the Westbrook Performance Arts Center (471 Stroudwater St. in Westbrook) on March 10, promising an entertaining, educational day for salty anglers. Instructors will conduct up-to-date presentations on fishing for game fish in New England with emphasis on Maine, including how and where to fish inshore, near […]
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Weekend event at state parks gives Mainers chance to connect to outdoors
Maine state parks will participate in the upcoming “Great Maine Outdoor Weekend” on March 3 and 4, with unique activities highlighting four state parks. The “Great Maine Outdoor Weekend” has been organized by the new Maine Outdoor Coalition, a group of 26 organizations and companies, including the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands, that is […]
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What’s Up in March: A perfect month for eyes on the sky
March was the first month of the year on the early Roman calendar. It is named after Mars, the Roman god of war. March always marks the start of spring in the northern hemisphere. That will happen on Tuesday the 20th at 1:14 a.m. The vernal equinox and autumnal equinox are the only two days […]
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TODAY Hike in the Park 2 p.m. in Freeport Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park offers nature programs year-round every weekend. This week’s program focuses on the wonder of Maine’s pine tree forest. Meet at the benches at the end of the second parking lot. Free with park admission, which is $1 for ages 5 to […]