H.P. 1087 sets us on a course toward equitable access to the outdoors for all Maine youth, regardless of the resources of their school, community or family.
Maine Outdoors
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
State approves $135 million deal to remake ski resort in Piscataquis County
The project in Big Moose Township is expected to create roughly 380 full- and part-time jobs.
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Posted inAnimals, Business, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
For Oakland man, trapping beaver a lifelong avocation
Caleb Jones, 28, sets traps in large waterways all over Kennebec County, and helps remove beavers from people’s property, where the rodents chew through trees.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: For the well-being of all Mainers, let’s reinvest in Land for Maine’s Future
Supporting the LMF bond will conserve working forests, build recreation infrastructure, protect the climate and give more people access to nature’s benefits.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Pioneering Maine outdoorsman George Smith dies at 72
He was director of the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine for nearly two decades and four years ago was diagnosed with ALS.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Outdoors
Skowhegan Outdoors shows how to supplement winter camping gear with snow, forest shelters
Outdoor recreation coaches demonstrate how to build temporary shelters from simple items such as trash bags and rope, sticks and leaves, or even just snow.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Family-friendly outdoor skills taught by UMaine Extension, 4-H and Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine
Attendees at the Outdoor Family Adventure program Sunday afternoon in Augusta learned valuable skills. Another session is set for Feb. 28.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
School outing clubs face obstacles during COVID-19 pandemic
Brunswick-based Teens to Trails has awarded trips to clubs at Cony, Gardiner Area and Maranacook Community High schools, hoping to help students explore the outdoors.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: On National Take a Hike Day, make a plan to explore Maine trails this winter
In a year when we have not been able to gather with family and friends as we used to, our trail system can bring us together safely.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Deer hunting season underway with a bang
Hunters say hunting is largely unaffected by the coronavirus pandemic.