The ‘randonnee’ style of racing, where skiers use special gear to ski up a mountain before hurtling down, is hoping to carve a foothold in Maine and New England.
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Drought has taken a toll on Maine’s wild brook trout
Wildlife biologists say it may take as long as four years for the state’s wild brook trout population to fully recover.
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Maine kids learn gun safety, hone shooting skills in new class
The Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine has started a youth shooting course that will travel around the state.
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What’s Up in April: Mars makes a great passage
Among this month’s astronomical highlights is the movement of Mars between the Pleaides and Hyades.
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UPCOMING Sportsman Show, March 31-April 2 in Augusta The 37th annual State of Maine Sportsman Show at the Augusta Civic Center will feature seminars, speakers and displays, including a massive collection of whitetail deer mounts by Whitetails of North America. Outfitters and guides will have booths, and seminars will include programs on fishing techniques, hunting […]
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SATURDAY Conservation Event, 4 p.m. in Portland This year’s Sebago Trout Unlimited conservation event will be held at the Fireside Inn and Suites in Portland. Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Chandler Woodcock will be the keynote speaker. This family event will have an informal barbecue dinner and short presentations on fly-fishing and conservation. There […]
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Birding: Taking to Costa Rica like a bird on the wing
It’s a magical land with a volcano and lots of colorful, singing birds.
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Bald eagles feast on Sabattus Pond’s northern pike
Ice fishermen know that the central Maine lake is a hot spot in winter to watch bald eagles forage for discarded fish.
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There’s hope on the slopes for reborn World Pro Ski Tour
The relaunched made-for-television format began this weekend with an event at Sunday River.
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SATURDAY Tree Identification, 10 a.m. in Bath The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust will host a workshop on identifying trees in winter at the Lilly Pond Community Forest in Bath. Stewardship coordinator Cheri Brunault will share how to identify a variety of tree species that grow in Lilly Pond Community Forest using twigs, branch structure and […]