The trend is not widespread nationally, and in Maine only a few land trusts have tried crowdfunding.
Outdoors
What’s Up In March: Call it spring or call it vernal equinox, just bring it on
There’s one big reason to love this time of year.
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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 […]
Range Pond State Park becomes ice-fishing haven
The annual Kids’ Derby is just one of the fishing gatherings that takes place at the park.
Maine’s smelts have bounced back in a big way
Fishermen and fish camp owners say smelters this year are catching their limits.
Maine proposes 3% reduction in moose hunting permits for 2017
The number of permits issued was cut almost in half over the previous three years.
Sebago Lake portion of ice fishing derby canceled
However, the annual derby will go on this weekend at smaller lakes and ponds in Cumberland County.
Pond Hockey Classic highlights growth of sport among Maine adults
In the past four years the number of Maine adults playing organized hockey has doubled.
New Hampshire ice climbers describe thrills and terrors
You have to know your limits, and pick formations that won’t overwhelm you, they say.
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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 […]