SUNDAY Wildflower Walks, 1 p.m. in Bangor The Bangor Land Trust will have free monthly wildflower walks through the summer. Find lady slippers and black-eyed Susans at preserves. For more information, write to [email protected] or go to bangorlandtrust.org. Merrymeeting Bay Day, 11 a.m. in Bath The Maine Maritime Museum is hosting a celebration of the […]
Outdoors
It’s Worth the Trip: Mount Cutler in Hiram makes for a perfect stop
A good rock scramble and terrific views are among the hiking highlights.
Mark Latti: Increase in cod and haddock means good news
Cod, especially, prove valuable for charter boat operators.
Hunting: Toughest bird? A cagey turkey in Alabama
Most turkey hunters have a good story about the ‘bad birds’ that test you in the woods.
Lincolnville teen hits the mark in reality-TV competition
She aces a Maine tryout for the Outdoor Channel’s upcoming ‘American Marksman’ show.
John Christie, a man for all seasons
To those who called him a friend, he was a rare being filled with a belief that life is a remarkable journey, and the future a place filled with promise.
Outdoors Calendar
TUESDAY Bird Photography, 7 p.m. in Wells Join York County Audubon as photographer Michael Milicia presents a selection of bird images with commentary to inform, entertain and inspire. Milicia will demonstrate the importance of head angle, catch lights, in-camera composition, knowing your subject and being proactive in the field. Free and open to all. The […]
Canoeing in Maine: Painted turtles are part of the beauty at Trues Pond
A number of May delights are found on an excursion west of Belfast.
Hunting: A turkey-hunt plan can hinge on the whims of a jealous hen
You need skill and luck to bag a turkey, which makes it an exciting event.
Birding: Red-bellied woodpeckers are making their presence known
After rapid expansion in Connecticut, the species is establishing a stronghold in Maine.