A pilot program for grades 3 through 6 launched last year will expand to eighth grade in the next two years.
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Maine’s biggest mountains still making snow
Sunday River and Sugarloaf take advantage of the unseasonable cold.
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Sugarloaf makes snow for first time ever in April
With record cold, the resort plans to continue blowing snow through Tuesday night.
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It’s Worth the Trip: You can bet your boots it’s time for change in seasonal recreation
Stash the ski gear and prepare for spring hiking.
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Hoping for spring skiing? Better hurry to Tuckerman Ravine
The snow cover at Mount Washington is well below normal this year – as is the volume of skiers.
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Birding: Owling can be a real hoot during courting season in April
But oftentimes these splendid birds are more easily heard than seen.
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UPCOMING Sheep Shearing Festival, 10 a.m. April 23, in New Gloucester Join the sheep shearing experts at Pineland Farms and see how wool harvesting is done. Cost is $6. Buy tickets at the Welcome Center in The Market. Pineland Farms is located at 15 Farm View Road. For more information, contact [email protected] or 650-3031. Chainsaw […]
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Maine’s salmon population could take 75 years to recover, new plan says
The federal wildlife service estimates 100,000 salmon returned to the Penobscot River each year in the 19th century, and fewer than 750 returned to spawn in Maine rivers last year.
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State of Maine Sportsman’s Show returns to ACC Friday
Weekend-long event features seminars, contests and vendors through Sunday.
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Boatbuilding class at Maine Maritime Museum has staying power
For 20 years, South Bristol Elementary School students have applied skills in building rowboats.