Fields Pond – just 7 miles from Bangor – is a spectacular yet underappreciated piece of nature.
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Birders step up to help purple martin population in Belgrade
A colony of the large swallows has called Belgrade home since 1909; and thanks to a recent donation, their homes will be repaired and replaced.
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Maine reducing deer hunting permits by 23 percent to protect herd
Wildlife officials say they want to be conservative in managing the state’s whitetail deer herd, after two harsh winters.
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It’s Worth the Trip: Add Woodstock’s Bald Mountain to your list of Balds to conquer
Spectacular views and fishing at Little Concord Pond make this mountain a great place to visit.
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Long Island’s state beach a ‘hidden gem’
A ferry ride away, the park is not easy to find
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Birding: Family in multiple trees for these thrushes
The Bicknell’s thrush is a rare species of polygamous birds.
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Allen Afield: Hooked from the start on trout fishing
Maine’s magical northland offers myriad waterways.
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Outdoors Calendar
SATURDAY Birding by Canoe, 8 a.m. in Holden Join the Maine Audubon chapter at the Fields Pond Audubon Center for a birding trip by canoe. The cost is $10, or free for children under 10. To register, call 989-2591. UPCOMING Civil War re-enactment in Augusta The Viles Arboretum in Augusta will host a Civil War […]
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Canoeing in Maine: From Pittsfield to Hartland, a wonderful day on the water
There are sights galore to make the journey an enjoyable experience.