A look at the schedule of organized bike rides in and around Maine shows that the season is quickly winding down. Although you may be ready, willing and able to keep pedaling until the snow flies — or even after it does — event organizers tend to frown on soliciting riders when the cold-weather gear […]

Some 45 miles up scenic Route 27 from Kingfield lies a magical unit of the Maine Public Reserved Lands comprised of five interconnected ponds ideal for kayaking and fishing. On a recent trip, I found some idyllic paddling and, although the recent warm weather had sent the fish a little lower than my dry flies […]

Murphy never met a boat he didn’t like. I’m not a pessimist, just a realist. Spend enough time around boats, and something is bound to go awry. Boats are natural magnets for trouble. It starts with the environment — dense fog, rain, too much or too little wind, or rough seas. Problems with boats and […]

Did someone mention late-summer deer scouting? Serious whitetail enthusiasts think about scouting or hunting 12 months per year, but in August, these thoughts hit high gear. Sure, in the eighth month, midday often produces a hot, glaring sun and muggy air, discouraging hunting thoughts, but dawns usually break with cool temperatures that prove perfect for […]

TUESDAY Pemaquid Paddlers / 9 a.m. in Damariscotta This week’s paddle is at Biscay Pond. Put-in is at Biscay Beach off Biscay Road. Take Biscay Road at the Damariscotta traffic light by McDonald’s and look for the beach on the right. Participants must provide their own canoe or kayak and wear a life jacket. Call […]