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Maine’s Youth Spring Wild Turkey hunt is Saturday

by The Associated Press May 2, 2015May 2, 2015

Youths between the ages of 10 and 16 who hold a junior hunting license may hunt under adult supervision.

New Hampshire court rules hiker must pay the bill for his rescue

by The Associated Press April 30, 2015April 30, 2015

Edward Bacon of Northville, Michigan, was on a five-day solo hike in September 2012 when he dislocated his hip and had to be carried for almost four miles over rough terrain in heavy rain.

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Conservationists eye more land along Royal River

by Deirdre Fleming April 26, 2015May 3, 2015

The portion of the water trail flowing from New Gloucester to Yarmouth already offers a wild, unique experience.

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Downeast Annual Smelt Fry takes over Maine town

by The Associated Press April 18, 2015April 18, 2015

Art displays, a fly-tying demonstration, crafts and a smelt fry dinner are on tap at Columbia Falls on Saturday.

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Field of study widens for Chewonki

by Deirdre Fleming April 12, 2015April 13, 2015

As Chewonki celebrates its centennial, its educators look at how to offer more curriculum at more public schools, and their next step may be ground-breaking.

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Birding: Talk of conservation is in the air

by Herb Wilson April 12, 2015

The atmosphere is a shared resource and humans are treating it selfishly.

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Skiing in Maine: Spring and summer climbs avert post-winter letdown

by John Christie April 12, 2015

Stay in shape year-round by hiking up ski trails.

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Outdoors Calendar

April 12, 2015

SATURDAY Bird Extravaganza, 7:30 a.m. in Bath The public is invited to a series of free bird watching ventures sponsored by five conservation organizations in midcoast Maine this April and May. The first outing is April 18 at the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s Sewall Woods Preserve and is led by Merrymeeting Audubon. Participants can meet […]

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