SATURDAY Sheep Shearing Fest, 10 a.m. April 23 in New Gloucester Join sheep shearing experts at Pineland Farms and see how wool harvesting is done. Cost is $6. Buy tickets at the welcome center in The Market. Pineland Farms is at 15 Farm View Road. For more information, contact 650-3031 or [email protected]. Chainsaw class, April […]
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Hunting: Reasons aplenty for turkey hunters to flock to Nebraska
The state’s small flocks are bigger than any you’ll see in Maine.
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It’s Worth the Trip: Timeless charm in headlands of Shackford Head State Park
The unmanned park offers stunning views of Cobscook Bay.
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Deirdre Fleming: Can moose get drunk? Unlikely. But birds seem to get buzzed
Illness affecting motor skills sometimes can make big-game animals appear to be intoxicated.
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Deirdre Fleming: The word is hope, and Maine’s outdoors can supply plenty of it
The woods and waterways can give answers to many of life’s problems.
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Chewonki continues outdoor elementary school
A pilot program for grades 3 through 6 launched last year will expand to eighth grade in the next two years.
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Maine’s biggest mountains still making snow
Sunday River and Sugarloaf take advantage of the unseasonable cold.
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Sugarloaf makes snow for first time ever in April
With record cold, the resort plans to continue blowing snow through Tuesday night.
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It’s Worth the Trip: You can bet your boots it’s time for change in seasonal recreation
Stash the ski gear and prepare for spring hiking.
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Hoping for spring skiing? Better hurry to Tuckerman Ravine
The snow cover at Mount Washington is well below normal this year – as is the volume of skiers.