While other Nordic ski areas are waiting for snow, Pineland Farms is open for business.
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Consider trip to Mount Snow and a ride in a bubble chair
Ski Maine is a nonprofit organization representing the ski industry, whose mission is to increase the availability and enjoyment of Maine skiing. Its membership includes 18 Alpine, 19 Nordic and eight tubing facilities, plus dozens of associate members providing professional services, construction and design, marketing, public relations, media, manufacturing and other services to Maine’s thriving […]
Mark Latti: Time for ice fishing, and going after black crappie
Cold temperatures this week means that the ice has finally set on many lakes and ponds in the area, and it’s time to fish. You will still want to check the thickness of the ice before heading out, as the balmy December means ice thickness is not quite what you would expect this time of […]
Birding: And the results are in for Christmas Bird Count
The 112th National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count is now over. Between Dec. 14 and Jan. 4, birders picked a day to count as many birds as possible in a circular area, 15 miles in diameter. These count circles are visited each year, providing a valuable snapshot of changing bird populations over time. This column […]
Hunting: L.L. Bean celebrates 100 years with old favorites
Every state has its own distinct lore and recognizable icons. Mere mention of Maine to most anyone across the country invariably elicits mention of lobsters, moose and L.L. Bean. Most Mainers — and a good many folks from away — are familiar with the tale of an avid outdoorsman named Leon Leonwood Bean who, a […]
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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. No reservations needed. Free with park admission, which is $1 for […]
AP Source: McDaniels expected back with Patriots
osh McDaniels is returning to the New England Patriots to take over as offensive coordinator next season for Bill O’Brien. McDaniels is expected to serve as an offensive assistant under O’Brien during the playoffs.
Lewiston teen charged with assaulting officer
A Lewiston teenager is facing charges after allegedly punching a police officer in the face at a high school basketball game.
Asian pest lands in Maine, worries berry farmers
A tiny Asian fruit fly has made its way from the West Coast to the blueberry barrens and cranberry bogs of Down East Maine, where it’s raising concerns among growers.
Two teens killed, two others hurt in West Paris car crash
Alcohol and distracted driving may have caused the crash early Saturday morning, police said.