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    January 30, 2011

    Deirdre Fleming: Noble’s cause: A grand plan for skate park in Kennebunk

    Tom Noble wanted a skate park built in Portland, the biggest city in his home state. And he wanted to be the guy to build it. Six months later, Noble is the guy behind the movement to build a skate park in Kennebunk, his hometown. And yeah, he wants to be the guy who builds […]

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    January 30, 2011

    Must have ice

    For the driving force behind it, the new public rink overlooking Camden's harbor goes beyond just nice.

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    January 30, 2011

    Hiking: Nordic ski choices in Maine cover lots of ground

    Now that Mother Nature has officially blanketed Maine with snow from the coast to the mountains to Aroostook County, the conditions are perfect for great cross-country skiing. So it’s high time for winter enthusiasts to grab their skis and head to a Nordic center for a fun day outside. “Maine has an amazing variety of […]

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    January 30, 2011

    Skiing in Maine: Snow making and grooming took big leaps in Maine

    In my early days in the ski business, those of us who invested time and resources developing and operating ski areas lamented that our success or failure depended completely on two things over which we had absolutely no control: the weather and the economy. Today, thanks to snow making and the perfection of snow-grooming devices, […]

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    January 30, 2011

    Snowmobiling: Vintage ride gets bigger every year

    So far, this season is shaping up to be one of the snowiest on record, which is great for snowmobiling in most parts of the state. Before heading out, you can check with the local clubs to find out trail conditions in a particular area. “We’ve had some really awesome trail conditions this season so […]

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    January 30, 2011

    Outdoors Calendar

    Maine Outdoor Adventure Club monthly meeting, Jeff Burgess will present “Honeymooning on Kilimanjaro,” 7 p.m. Wednesday, Allen Avenue Unitarian Universalist Church, 524 Allen Ave., Portland. FMI: www.moac.org. Map and compass classes, Recreational Outreach Center at Messiah Christian Church, 2700 Route 1, Wells, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Feb. 23. For those who have taken […]

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    January 23, 2011

    Snowmobiling: Baxter offers a secluded wilderness experience

    Now that most of Maine has received some significant snowfall, the gentle of whir of snowmobiles can be heard out on the trails. Recently Bob Meyers, the executive director of the Maine Snowmobile Association, was part of a group of five snowmobilers who broke trail on the Baxter State Park Tote Road. “The riding was […]

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    January 23, 2011

    Deirdre Fleming: Bethel’s annual week of winter frolic is here

    For 10 years Bethel has made it a point to have one of the most unusual winter carnivals. Unusual enough to make the Guinness Book of World Records twice. And even years when the town’s effort to create some winter curiosity falls a bit short, locals step forward to energize this ski town during its […]

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    January 23, 2011

    Outdoors Calendar

    Winter Walks, Hidden Valley Nature Center, Jefferson, 9:30 a.m. to noon Thursday. Full moon hikes are planned for Monday, Feb. 15 and March 18. A $5 donation is suggested. Please pre-register, especially if you want to rent snowshoes. Visit www.hvnc.org, call 586-6752 or e-mail waywards@hotmail.com for more information and reservations. Winter Hikes, Great Works Regional […]

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    January 23, 2011

    Birding: Don’t underestimate the raven

    One of the joys of Maine is seeing or hearing a Common Raven. These massive birds belong to the perching birds, or passerines, the largest order of the birds. All passerines have three toes pointing forward and one pointing backward, adapted to hold on to a branch or other support for perching. We normally think […]