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Published
July 24, 2011

Deirdre Fleming: No great white sharks spotted in Maine – yet

“You’re going to need a bigger boat.” It’s more than a favorite movie quote from “Jaws.” But talk about great white sharks in Maine and you get told one of two things. Either they don’t swim this far north because our waters are too cold, or any dangerous sharks here are found way off the […]
Published
July 24, 2011

Rowing on the river

Chuck Mainville of Phippsburg shares his love of rowing through a free open-boat club.
Published
July 24, 2011

Boating: Simple tip, big deal: Mark your boat and gear

A recent surge in incidents involving “found” small craft — some of which sparked search-and-rescue operations — underscores the need for boat owners do to a very simple yet often overlooked task: Mark your boat and gear with your name and contact information. The advice from Lt. Nick Barrow of the U.S. Coast Guard comes […]
Published
July 17, 2011

Biking: At rally, look beyond traditional road bikes

If you’ve ridden in cycling events that include recumbent bikers, you’ve probably had the same reaction to the contraptions that I have, namely: “Look at that poor guy trying to climb the hill on that thing.” As someone who favors a fast, sleek and very orange Trek 1000 road bike, I’ve always thought recumbents look […]
Published
July 17, 2011

Mark Latti: Book offers insight into mighty bluefish

If John Hersey, a Pulitzer-prize winning author, can write a book about bluefish, it certainly must be worthy of a mention in a column. Hersey first came to fame for his stark, vivid portrayal of six people who survived the atomic blast in Hiroshima. In 1946, The New Yorker magazine devoted an entire issue to […]

Published
July 17, 2011

Hiking: Fernald’s Neck just one of many coastal gems

There’s a pretty spot on Fernald’s Neck in the middle of Megunticook Lake in Lincolnville known simply as Mountain View. Reached by a short hike over quiet, forested trails, this spot certainly lives up to its name. Across the lake the southwestern escarpment of Mount Megunticook, including Maiden’s Cliff, fills your view. Pretty darn nice […]
Published
July 17, 2011

Ken Allen: In fishing, exceptions don’t disprove rules

In a college philosophy class, a professor listened to me and then said with practiced disdain: “Exceptions, my boy, don’t make a rule.” Some classmates laughed, too vigorously in my opinion. The discussion topic escapes me all these years later, but one point made a lasting impression. Exceptions may create a curiosity — but little […]
Published
July 17, 2011

It’s Worth the Trip: Paddlers shouldn’t miss Merchant’s Row

Sea kayakers have lots of opinions about their favorite paddles on the coast of Maine, but my unscientific polling has revealed that they agree to a person that the archipelago of some 40 islands in the thoroughfare between Stonington and Isle au Haut provides perhaps the most variety and exploration opportunities, not to mention sheer […]
Published
July 17, 2011

Deirdre Fleming: Portland Trails celebrates its four-legged friends

Dogs are an issue at many parks around Maine. Most swimming beaches don’t permit them on summer days. South Portland’s Willard Beach doesn’t seem to want them. And Baxter State Park doesn’t allow our canine friends. But around much of Portland this summer, the city’s going to the dogs. That’s because the 20-year-old trail organization, […]
Published
July 17, 2011

Taking a stand

Stand-up paddle boarding is exploding in popularity, and the sport already has plenty of fans in Maine.

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