Darby never received a patent for his design, and for many years was overlooked or unknown.
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Great forecast comes with reminders for snowmobilers
The Maine Warden Service and the Maine Snowmobile Association hold a news conference to highlight the need for safety .
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Smelt season in Pittston, Bowdoinham already better than last year on Kennebec River
Camps around central Maine have shacks on the river weeks earlier than last year, when warm weather and a lack of ice shortened the smelting season.
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Got snow? Yep, and a weekly report will provide details
Ski and snowmobile associations aim to keep Mainers updated on conditions.
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Ice fishing season gets strong start, thanks to cold December
Fisheries biologists say there are already great opportunities to catch trout and other fish in southern and central Maine.
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Eastern Promenade an ideal sledding spot, though not Portland’s most popular
The iconic coastal hill with ocean views has been passed up throughout time for better sledding locations.
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Hunting: There’s a perfect gift that just keeps giving
Month after month, you’ll never forget that one solid Christmas present.
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Birding: Snow white birds a product of aberrant plumages
Albinism and leucism are two conditions that result in unusual pigmentation.
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Outdoors Calendar
TUESDAY Fly Tyer Fun, 6:30 p.m. in Yarmouth The Gray Ghost Fly Tyers welcome Dick Soucy, who will tie two streamer patterns: the Inverted Red Tail Black Ghost and the Bunny. Soucy is a Registered Maine Guide, a certified fly casting instructor, a drift boat builder and a fly fisherman for 50 years. Meet at […]
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Son of national monument visionary exploring next steps for Katahdin-area site
It’s still early, but Lucas St. Clair has visited national parks to gain insight and wants a Quimby foundation to help nearby communities thrive.