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August 18, 2012

Maine AMC: A lodge with no complaints

The Appalachian Mountain Club has worked to draw more fishermen to their camps.
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August 18, 2012

North Cairn: This house is a theater for storms

Most often they come by night, the perfect moments of nature. Perhaps it is because the darkness attends them — mimicking the suspension of time, the feeling of eternity wherever you are at any given, unexpected moment. When the vision of the physical body is eclipsed by the atmosphere of night, the other senses open […]
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August 18, 2012

Pedal On: Maine organizers gearing up to hold two late-summer scenic bike rides

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 […]
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August 18, 2012

Mark Latti: It may be a summer of squid – well, for most people

It’s been three nights and I’ve struck out each night. In baseball I’d be headed to the bench. In fishing, well, so what? I’m headed right back out again. Three different times this year I have tried my luck catching squid. I am 0-for-August. Yet I keep hearing that the squid are here. The local […]
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August 18, 2012

Worth the Trip: Chain of five ponds idyllic for kayaking, catching fish or not

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 […]

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August 18, 2012

Birding: Any way you look at it, Maine high in birding

I have written several times in this column about the value and utility of eBird (www.ebird.org). This online resource is a powerful way to share bird sightings with the world at large. eBird can be valuable if you are planning a trip to an unfamiliar location. The data in eBird is used by ornithologists and environmental […]
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August 18, 2012

Boating: Despite what the compass or GPS says, good plans can always go south

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 […]
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August 18, 2012

Allen Afield: August dawns remind one to start scouting for deer

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 […]
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August 18, 2012

Best Bets

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 […]
Published
August 11, 2012

Bringing tourists to waterfalls

Piscataquis County may be poor, but it is rich in natural wonders that leaders are using to attract visitors.

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