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December 3, 2011

Carey Kish: An everlasting bond between a man and his dog

Tom Ryan and his dog Atticus are the unlikely pair of hikers in “Following Atticus” who set out to tackle the high peaks of the White Mountains in winter. Along the way this adventurous duo finds abiding friendship, physical challenge, rich natural beauty, personal renewal, true love and a wholly new outlook on life. It’s […]
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December 3, 2011

Cumming resigns as head of Portland Trails

Portland Trails announced that its executive director, Nan Cumming, is stepping down from her position after 12 years to become executive director of the Maine Crafts Association. Cumming will begin her new position Feb. 1. During Cumming’s tenure, Portland Trails increased its trail network to almost 35 miles of connected walking and biking paths; added […]
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December 3, 2011

Best Bets

SATURDAY Eyes on Owls 10:30 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. in Falmouth Families of all ages can join naturalist Marcia Wilson and photographer Mark Wilson for Maine Audubon’s annual owl program, which includes hooting lessons, a slide show and a close look at several live owls. Register online at www.maineaudubon.org. Cost is $5 for children, […]
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December 3, 2011

Skiing in Maine: Whatever your tastes are, there’s an event for you

There’s no doubt about it — winter is here, and it brought ski season with it. Sunday River has been open for over a month, Sugarloaf opened a few weeks ago, and most of Maine’s other resorts are projecting openings in the next few weeks before the holidays. After a number of capital improvements over […]
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December 3, 2011

Stories and tips, mixed with friendship

Maine fly tying classes are going high-tech, but there's no substitute for hands-on learning.

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December 3, 2011

Deirdre Fleming: Opening the year with a hike is an idea that’s catching on

It’s serendipitous that New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, given the Maine State Park’s newly announced push to get folks outside and recreating on the first day of the year. And this year, it’s part of a national call to get outside, the National Association of State Park Directors announced this weekend. […]
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December 3, 2011

Snowmobiling: Don’t forget safety as another season approaches

Be excited. The season is laid out like an unopened Christmas present. Although we’ve gotten a few small storms, there isn’t grooming going on just yet, although there has been some informal off-trail riding. “When we’ve had these storms, people have been out in their yards or fields riding around, but with all this warm […]
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December 3, 2011

Allen Afield: An annual date with the pollock

Even though it’s looking like winter in this state, imagine fishing the Atlantic now and feeling confident of catching fish for dinner. Then expand this thought a step and imagine taking a week around Christmas every year and fishing at least part of each day with a reasonable certainty that most trips will produce action. […]
Published
November 27, 2011

Competition opens for junior duck stamp design

For the 18th year, a statewide competition for a federal junior duck stamp design has started. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants students in grades K-12 to create designs featuring ducks, swans or geese in their natural habitats. Designs are judged in four age categories, with awards for first, second, and third places, and […]
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November 27, 2011

Birding: Welcome resource for tracking species

In the last column, I sang the praises of eBird, the website maintained by the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology and National Audubon Society. This site serves as the depository for bird sightings from birders and ornithologists throughout North America and beyond. Today, I want to point out one great resource that eBird programmers have made […]

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