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Published
May 24, 2010

L.L. Bean to host moose lottery in June

The drawing of names will be held under the moose lottery tent near L.L. Bean's hunting and fishing store.
Published
May 23, 2010

Hiking: Celebrate precious paths by lending a hand

In 1993 the American Hiking Society planted the seedling, so to speak, in the trails community by launching an event called National Trails Day. The idea was to focus attention on our nation’s trails, to acknowledge their importance for all Americans and to thank trail supporters and volunteers who help build and maintain them. National […]
Published
May 23, 2010

Connecting with the land

A midcoast land trust's atypical events seek to give people a deeper understanding of the beautiful St. George River valley.
Published
May 23, 2010

Trail & Error: Count on kayaks tipping, learn skills to stay safe

Highland Lake stretched out in the late afternoon sun like a drowsy sunbather, tiny waves rippling its surface like goose bumps. There was little movement, other than the water jostling at the edges of my kayak while I floated there, my paddle resting across my lap. Splendid scenery, splendid kayaking conditions. So I inhaled one […]
Published
May 23, 2010

Outdoor Dispatches, May 23, 2010

DAMARISCOTTA Free pumpkin plantlets to be given out today Bring your own bucket and collect a free Atlantic Giant pumpkin plantlet and compost at the Pumpkinfest & Regatta plantlet giveaway from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Pinkham’s Plantation, 431 Biscay Road. Award-winning giant pumpkin growers Bill Clark, Buzz Pinkham, Tom Lishness, Curt Crosby […]

Published
May 23, 2010

Latti: Good signs pop up for anglers

Spring is here — or is it? If you time the arrival of spring with a thermometer, it has been difficult to determine just what season it is, as temperatures have been a roller coaster ride. We have days that approach 80 in April and then some days in May when it’s a struggle to […]
Published
May 23, 2010

Misprint in state’s new rule book gives wrong dates for free fishing

Fishermen take note: Maine’s free fishing weekend is officially June 5 and 6, but a misprint in the state fishing law book has it listed as May 29 and 30. Those fishing Memorial Day weekend without a license could be summonsed for breaking the law, despite the fact those two days are listed as a […]
Published
May 23, 2010

Fleming: New federation puts outdoor groups under one tent

A half decade living in Maine and Jeff Bellmore can recall only one incident that united sportsmen and outdoors people with a single voice. It is the event others recall, as well: the 2004 referendum aimed at changing the bear hunting laws in Maine. The referendum that would have made the Maine tradition of baiting […]
Published
May 23, 2010

Boating: SailMaine teams with race circuit for a perfect match

As the yacht racing season was approaching last year, Dick Stevens had a couple of crew slots to fill on his Sabre 34 Honalee and was looking for reliable people with good attitudes and a willingness to commit to the races on his schedule. Meanwhile, Cayce Dalton was getting his first real taste of sailing, […]
Published
May 23, 2010

Freshwater Fishing: Southern area gets trout and bass, midcoast gets trash

Fishing is still hot, despite summer-like temps in many places, but it’s not all good news in fishing circles. An invasive introduction into an eastern Maine lake and a massive trash clean-up in central Maine had some state biologists slightly down last week. REGION A: SOUTHERN MAINE The good news out of southern Maine is […]

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