The museum, once falling into disrepair but now revived and expanded, offers a unique look at an industry key to the region’s past and present
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SATURDAY Lady Slippers and Orchids, 10 a.m. in Phippsburg The Phippsburg Land Trust is hosting a walk around Center Pond Preserve in search of native wildflowers. Come learn about lady slippers and orchids, and their uses. For more information, call 442-8400 or email [email protected]. UPCOMING Birding by Canoe, 8 a.m. June 20 in Holden Join […]
Allen Afield: Now it’s a bobolink, by golly
The bobolink population in Maine is far fewer than days of yore.
It’s Worth the Trip: Don’t forget those smaller big mountains
Maine has peaks between 3,000 and 4,000 feet high that are simply wonderful.
Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Wonderful sights in the Land of the Noonday Sun
The southern Appalachian summits feature a thick vegetation of native grasses or shrubs.
Maine’s spring turkey hunt enters final day of season
The fall turkey hunt begins on Oct. 1.
Mount Washington native keeps traditions alive
A spring skiing adventure holds promise for longtime buddies.
Outdoors Calendar
UPCOMING Waterville Walks, 5:30 p.m. June 4 Waterville Walks is a volunteer-supported, community walking program designed to get people of all ages moving and gaining better health. There will be a kickoff event at 5:30 p.m. June 4 at Quarry Road Recreation Area. Free pedometers for the first 30 people. For more information about these […]
Allen Afield: Country life’s healthy, if only one takes advantage
Yet Cumberland County seems healthier than Somerset County.