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Published
March 20, 2011

Skiing In Maine: Ski season in Maine known for happy endings

As much as it pains me to say it, we’re entering the twilight of ski season here in Maine. Now, when I say “ski season,” I mean a specific type of skiing: going to pretty much any local resort and taking a few turns on your skis or board. Yes, there will be resorts in […]
Published
March 13, 2011

Outdoors Calendar

Snowshoe Jamies Pond, 2 p.m. today. Tom Bartol and Barbara Moss, Kennebec Land Trust stewards, will lead a snowshoe hike at the wildlife management area in Manchester. All levels and ages welcome. Meet at the end of Meadow Hill Road. For more information e-mail bartol@gwi.net. Co-sponsored by the Manchester Conservation Commission. Grassland birds in New […]
Published
March 13, 2011

Deirdre Fleming: Adventure coalition gathering energy

During this winter’s Downtown Showdown in Monument Square, an intent and curious snowboarder looked around and remarked on the energy around this urban freestyle skiing demonstration. “Portland needs more things like this,” said city resident Trevor Camden, 28. In Rockland, businesses have banded together to bring that kind of vibrant energy to the midcoast region. […]
Published
March 13, 2011

Allen Afield: Bicycle season is in the air

Despite the fact it looks as if we’re entering an ice age, the unofficial bicycling season lies just around the corner. It often begins in earnest in early April and continues into early December, but, of course, diehards pedal all winter. Even with cold and snow this March, I often spot colorfully dressed bicyclists racing […]
Published
March 13, 2011

Kid Tracks: Early walkers catch cool bird sightings

If you’ve ever been out bird watching and second-guessed your identification of one, just attend a bird walk at Gilsland Farm Audubon Center and there’s a good chance your questions will be answered. Audubon naturalist Eric Hynes leads birders of all ages and abilities around the Falmouth trails every Thursday morning. Cold, colder, coldest, rain, […]

Published
March 13, 2011

Snowmobiling: Going for a repeat of success on lake

For the second year in a row, Greenville will host the United States Cross Country Snowmobile Racing Association (USCC) races on Moosehead Lake next weekend. The race was run on the lake last year because of a lack of snow on the trails. However, what was first thought to be a substitute location to save […]
Published
March 13, 2011

Skiing in Maine: Love the spring, with precautions

It never ceases to amaze me that skiers and boarders I know who complain about bitter cold, biting winds and often variable conditions in December and January, hang ’em up when March and April come along, with what is often the best skiing of the season. In fact, March is frequently the snowiest month of […]
Published
March 13, 2011

Hiking: State puts its treasures on a new map

The Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands has released a new publication certain to be of interest to hikers, backpackers, campers and other outdoor enthusiasts looking for serious adventure. “Your Maine Lands: Recreational Map & Guide to Public Reserved Lands” is a comprehensive guide to state-owned wild areas. The map highlights public lands by official […]
Published
March 13, 2011

The big fish tale

Do giant togue manage to evade anglers in Sebago Lake? Many think so, but there are doubters.
Published
March 13, 2011

Outdoors Dispatches

WINSLOW Sportsmen show opens Friday in new location The Pine Tree State Sportsmen Show will take place next weekend at a new location, the Sukee Arena and Events Center, 25 Verti Drive, Winslow. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is […]

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