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February 26, 2017

SUNDAY Winter Youth Field Day, 8 a.m. in Phippsburg The Phippsburg Sportsmen’s Association is hosting its annual Winter Youth Field Day. Planned activities include snowshoeing, dogsledding, Nordic skiing, winter tracking and a rescue dog demonstration. Lunch will be provided. Registration is at 8 a.m. No cost. All youth welcome. Children must be accompanied by a […]

Outdoors, Sports

Range Pond State Park becomes ice-fishing haven

by Deirdre Fleming February 26, 2017January 29, 2018

The annual Kids’ Derby is just one of the fishing gatherings that takes place at the park.

Local & State, News, Outdoors

Maine’s smelts have bounced back in a big way

by PATRICK WHITTLE February 25, 2017February 27, 2017

Fishermen and fish camp owners say smelters this year are catching their limits.

Local & State, News, Outdoors, Sports

Maine proposes 3% reduction in moose hunting permits for 2017

by Deirdre Fleming February 22, 2017February 12, 2018

The number of permits issued was cut almost in half over the previous three years.

News, Outdoors, Sports

Sebago Lake portion of ice fishing derby canceled

by Deirdre Fleming February 22, 2017February 22, 2017

However, the annual derby will go on this weekend at smaller lakes and ponds in Cumberland County.

Outdoors, Sports

Pond Hockey Classic highlights growth of sport among Maine adults

by Deirdre Fleming February 19, 2017

In the past four years the number of Maine adults playing organized hockey has doubled.

News, Outdoors, Sports

New Hampshire ice climbers describe thrills and terrors

by ROBERT F. BUKATY February 14, 2017February 14, 2017

You have to know your limits, and pick formations that won’t overwhelm you, they say.

Outdoors, Sports

Outdoors Calendar

February 14, 2017

TUESDAY Fly Tying, 6:30 p.m. in Yarmouth Join Terry Walsh, a fly casting instructor of 24 years, for the Gray Ghost Fly Tying class at First Parish Congregational Church. Walsh is known for his practical techniques and approaches for fly tying. He will be tying the LaFontaine’s Emergent Sparkle Pupa and the Yvon Chouinard wet […]