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Head Harbor Passage boat trip with Doug Hitchcox at Maine Audubon - Bangor Daily News8/23/2019 7:43:30 AM
Head Harbor Passage boat trip with Doug Hitchcox at Maine Audubon Bangor Daily News EASTPORT — The Maine Audubon will hold its third annual boat trip to explore the waters of Head Harbor Passage and look for birds and other wildlife 8-11 ...
An Evening with the Puffins: Birding with Jeff & Allison - Natural Resources Council of Maine7/30/2019 3:00:00 AM
An Evening with the Puffins: Birding with Jeff & Allison Natural Resources Council of Maine Allison and Jeff Wells share the history of puffins on Eastern Egg Rock as well as sights & sounds during NRCM's recent trip to see them.
Words on Birds: Maine birding trip a great summer getaway - The Daily News of Newburyport7/27/2019 3:00:00 AM
Words on Birds: Maine birding trip a great summer getaway The Daily News of Newburyport Last week, I suggested a whale watch to beat the summer heat. Large mammals are always cool, and enjoying some seabirds on the open water can be ...
101 things to do in Maine - Press Herald7/19/2019 3:00:00 AM
101 things to do in Maine Press Herald Whether you've lived here your whole life, are a recent transplant or are planning a visit, we want you to know that there's plenty of things to do in Maine. We've ...
George Smith: Take time to visit Downeast Maine - Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel6/26/2019 3:00:00 AM
George Smith: Take time to visit Downeast Maine Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel I've been waiting a long time for a travel book focused on my favorite place, Downeast Maine. So I have to thank Rich Bard for his exceptional book, “Beyond ...
Birds, Bogs, and Grasslands: Update on our Mindfulness Birding Big Year - Natural Resources Council of Maine6/25/2019 3:00:00 AM
Birds, Bogs, and Grasslands: Update on our Mindfulness Birding Big Year Natural Resources Council of Maine How are intrepid birders Jeff and Allison Wells doing on their birding big year? Find out in their latest Birding with Allison & Jeff blog.
Judy Camuso: Commissioner of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife - Maine Public6/25/2019 3:00:00 AM
Judy Camuso: Commissioner of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Maine Public We talk with Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Commissioner Judy Camuso about her background, priorities and goals--and what challenges she see.
The AZ Guide to Summer in Maine - b985.fm6/19/2019 3:00:00 AM
The AZ Guide to Summer in Maine b985.fm Ah, finally! Summer in Maine. Whether you're a local looking for something to keep the kids entertained, a date night for you and your significant other, or you're ...
Pairs of nesting piping plovers in Maine hit record numbers - Press Herald6/17/2019 3:00:00 AM
Pairs of nesting piping plovers in Maine hit record numbers Press Herald OLD ORCHARD BEACH — For the second consecutive year, the number of nesting piping plovers in Maine has climbed to record numbers. The Coastal Bird ...
Stronger bird protections needed after Trump rollback — Contributors — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine - Bangor Daily News6/8/2019 3:00:00 AM
Stronger bird protections needed after Trump rollback — Contributors — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine Bangor Daily News Spring migration is an exciting time for birders of any age.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News.
Lakes Near Me - Find Your Maine Lake - Down East6/7/2019 3:00:00 AM
Lakes Near Me - Find Your Maine Lake Down East Beautiful Maine is home to some 3400 lakes — We've put together a list of our best lakes in Maine for swimming, boating, fishing and more. Check out our list of ...
Maine Voices Live: Doug Hitchcox and Nick Lund chat about their love of birding - Press Herald6/5/2019 3:00:00 AM
Maine Voices Live: Doug Hitchcox and Nick Lund chat about their love of birding Press Herald Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox, 30, is a coordinator of the state's first-ever Maine Bird Atlas; and Nick Lund, 36, is Maine Audubon's outreach ...
Maine Coast Heritage Trust - Treasured Islands - Down East6/5/2019 3:00:00 AM
Maine Coast Heritage Trust - Treasured Islands Down East Maine's wild islands number in the thousands and are among the state's crown jewels — and now more than ever, their conservation is key to preserving ...
Wowed by Warblers: Birding with Jeff and Allison Wells - Natural Resources Council of Maine5/29/2019 3:00:00 AM
Wowed by Warblers: Birding with Jeff and Allison Wells Natural Resources Council of Maine See beautiful photos and learn about the wide variety of bright, breeding-plumaged warblers seen this spring around Maine.
Belgrade man captures video of two caterwauling Canada lynx - Press Herald5/29/2019 3:00:00 AM
Belgrade man captures video of two caterwauling Canada lynx Press Herald BANGOR — A Maine man who was scouting fishing locations came across a rare sight: A pair of Canada lynx facing off on a dirt road. Daniel Wadleigh, of ...
Bald eagle, the oldest documented in Maine, is euthanized after a fall - Press Herald5/26/2019 3:00:00 AM
Bald eagle, the oldest documented in Maine, is euthanized after a fall Press Herald One of the oldest bald eagles ever documented in America died over the Memorial Day weekend at a wild bird sanctuary in Maine. The female bald eagle was ...
The Great Maine Scavenger Hunt - Doing Good - Down East5/24/2019 3:00:00 AM
The Great Maine Scavenger Hunt - Doing Good Down East The Great Maine Scavenger Hunt is back, sending Down East readers out to explore in pursuit of the best Maine summer ever.
Fiddleheads, a Maine tradition - By Tom Seymour - Rockland - Camden - Knox - Courier-Gazette - Camden Herald - Courier-Gazette & Camden Herald5/24/2019 3:00:00 AM
Fiddleheads, a Maine tradition - By Tom Seymour - Rockland - Camden - Knox - Courier-Gazette - Camden Herald Courier-Gazette & Camden Herald For many people, it wouldn't be springtime in Maine without a plate of *fresh*-picked fiddleheads. It's a rite of spring greatly anticipated by those who love the ...
Want to hear a whip-poor-will? Maine has plenty of options this month - Bangor Daily News5/17/2019 3:00:00 AM
Want to hear a whip-poor-will? Maine has plenty of options this month Bangor Daily News I get asked a lot of bird questions. Somewhere in the top 10 is this one: “Does Maine still have whip-poor-wills?” Yes. It's true that we don't have as many ...
Rare hawk that flew from Mexico to Maine will be memorialized - Press Herald5/15/2019 3:00:00 AM
Rare hawk that flew from Mexico to Maine will be memorialized Press Herald Friends of Deering Oaks Park is raising funds for a bronze sculpture of the great black hawk, which attracted national attention. By Dennis HoeyStaff Writer.
It's time to celebrate the elaborate courtship of American woodcock - Bangor Daily News5/10/2019 3:00:00 AM
It's time to celebrate the elaborate courtship of American woodcock Bangor Daily News Whenever I need proof that there is a divine sense of humor in the universe, I consider the American woodcock. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and ...
6 easy ways to view wildlife in Maine this spring - Bangor Daily News5/7/2019 3:00:00 AM
6 easy ways to view wildlife in Maine this spring Bangor Daily News As the days warm and lengthen in the spring, the forest surrounding my house comes alive with birdsong, drawing me outside with a camera in hand. A number ...
The Longest Lasting Rare Maine Bird - Boothbay Register5/1/2019 3:00:00 AM
The Longest Lasting Rare Maine Bird Boothbay Register A few days ago a little egret was found at Maine Audubon's Gilsland Farm in Falmouth. A few years ago such news would have resulted in crowds of birders ...
Maine's Most Adaptable Bird? | Birding with Jeff and Allison - Natural Resources Council of Maine4/25/2019 3:00:00 AM
Maine's Most Adaptable Bird? | Birding with Jeff and Allison Natural Resources Council of Maine Is the American Robin the most adaptable bird in North America—or even Maine—based on size of the breeding range?
Maine Voices Live with Doug Hitchcox and Nicholas Lund - Press Herald4/22/2019 3:00:00 AM
Maine Voices Live with Doug Hitchcox and Nicholas Lund Press Herald Maine Voices Live features 1:1 conversations between Portland Press Herald writers and notable Maine voices. Audience members experienced a memorable ...
Video: Slo-mo shows birds of a feather at a Maine bird feeder - Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel4/22/2019 3:00:00 AM
Video: Slo-mo shows birds of a feather at a Maine bird feeder Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel Videographer Roger McCord offers a close-up view of life on the feeder in spring.
Don’t doxx the duck - The Boston Globe4/16/2019 3:00:00 AM
Don’t doxx the duck The Boston Globe LAST FALL, A young King eider arrived in a harbor near Wells, Maine, the terminus of a 2,000-plus mile journey from the tundra ponds of his Arctic summer ...
Maine Birding Big Year: Update from the Field | Jeff & Allison Wells - Natural Resources Council of Maine4/9/2019 3:00:00 AM
Maine Birding Big Year: Update from the Field | Jeff & Allison Wells Natural Resources Council of Maine Earlier in the year, we shared that we've decided to pursue a “mindfulness birding” Maine Big Year in 2019, keeping track of the different species we identify (by ...
Birding festivals in Maine run small. And organizers like it that way. - Press Herald4/7/2019 3:00:00 AM
Birding festivals in Maine run small. And organizers like it that way. Press Herald Elsewhere, big festivals bring big profits to the communities where they are held. But here, the goal is a personal and authentically Maine experience. By Deirdre ...
Tame grouse take to Mainers' sides – and heads and shoulders and tractors - Press Herald4/7/2019 3:00:00 AM
Tame grouse take to Mainers' sides – and heads and shoulders and tractors Press Herald Susan Hart of Monroe sits on her tractor with the ruffed grouse she and her husband called Harriet. The grouse followed them for close to four months, then ...
Maine weasels topic of April 10 talk - Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel4/5/2019 3:00:00 AM
Maine weasels topic of April 10 talk Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel FARMINGTON — Shevenell Webb will give a talk about Maine weasels at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, in room C23 of the Robert's Learning Center at 270 Main ...
Western Maine Audubon presents Shevenell Webb and the weasels of Maine - Daily Bulldog4/3/2019 3:00:00 AM
Western Maine Audubon presents Shevenell Webb and the weasels of Maine Daily Bulldog FARMINGTON - On April 10, Western Maine Audubon brings you Shevenell Webb to present about Maine Weasels. Weasels represent a diverse group of small, ...
Birding: Ordinary Mainers track the arrival of migrating birds each spring - Press Herald3/31/2019 3:00:00 AM
Birding: Ordinary Mainers track the arrival of migrating birds each spring Press Herald Through the power of citizen science, we can gain a far better understanding of the impact of human behavior on birds. By Herb Wilson. Email Writer. Share.
Former teacher finds natural footing in Maine printmaking - Times Record3/29/2019 3:00:00 AM
Former teacher finds natural footing in Maine printmaking Times Record Bath — Colorado native and printmaker Sherrie York has found not only a new home, but a new creative muse: the coast of Maine. Now those prints inspired by ...
Birding: What to Know about Spring Migration and Other Ornithological News - Maine Public3/28/2019 3:00:00 AM
Birding: What to Know about Spring Migration and Other Ornithological News Maine Public As bird enthusiasts gear up for spring migration, our panel of bird experts will discuss what to watch for, as well as the ornithological news out of Maine.
Sparrows Celebrate First Day of Spring & World Sparrow Day with Impromptu Concerts - Natural Resources Council of Maine3/20/2019 3:00:00 AM
Sparrows Celebrate First Day of Spring & World Sparrow Day with Impromptu Concerts Natural Resources Council of Maine There are two reasons to celebrate today: It's the First Day of Spring, and, perhaps most importantly to birds, it's also World Sparrow Day.
Our View: Rapid decline in insect population is alarming - Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel3/18/2019 3:00:00 AM
Our View: Rapid decline in insect population is alarming Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel This may surprise anyone who's been caught outside on an early summer night in Maine, but the number of insects is declining rapidly — and that's not good for ...
Rare hawk that succumbed to frostbite will live on as a display in the Maine State Museum - Bangor Daily News3/12/2019 3:00:00 AM
Rare hawk that succumbed to frostbite will live on as a display in the Maine State Museum Bangor Daily News The great black hawk that captured the state's hearts and minds after it was rescued during a snowstorm before eventually succumbing to frostbite will live on as ...
Reid State Park winter birding — Free — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine - Bangor Daily News3/9/2019 3:00:00 AM
Reid State Park winter birding — Free — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine Bangor Daily News Follow along as BDN outdoors columnist Bob Duchesne walks around Reid State Park and spots various feathered friends.. Maine news, sports, politics, ...
Bonanza of barred owl sightings in Maine elicits delight, awe - Press Herald3/5/2019 3:00:00 AM
Bonanza of barred owl sightings in Maine elicits delight, awe Press Herald Many people are reporting sightings on social media, and a Maine Audubon naturalist cites the boom in the rodent population for the abundance of owls whose ...
The problem with naming 'the chickadee' as Maine's state bird - Bangor Daily News2/28/2019 3:00:00 AM
The problem with naming 'the chickadee' as Maine's state bird Bangor Daily News There's a big debate simmering in the Legislature, and it's certain to split Maine residents into two groups. The debate is about birds — chickadees specifically.
Maine Bird Enthusiasts: Let's Bird Hard for the Great Backyard Bird Count - Natural Resources Council of Maine2/14/2019 3:00:00 AM
Maine Bird Enthusiasts: Let's Bird Hard for the Great Backyard Bird Count Natural Resources Council of Maine With the Great Backyard Bird Count taking place Friday (Feb. 15) through Monday (Feb. 18), we bird enthusiasts—and we know there are many among ...
Birding group limits online posts over hunting concerns - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ2/8/2019 3:00:00 AM
Birding group limits online posts over hunting concerns NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ An online group of Maine bird spotters is asking members to stop posting specific locations of rare species over concerns they may be targeted by hunters.
Social media posts about bird sightings may lead to harm for Maine wildlife - Press Herald2/6/2019 3:00:00 AM
Social media posts about bird sightings may lead to harm for Maine wildlife Press Herald Suspicious that the information is being misused by hunters and others, a Facebook birding group asks members to stop posting locations of rare species.
The birding community is mourning the death of a rare hawk that settled in Maine - Boston.com2/1/2019 3:00:00 AM
The birding community is mourning the death of a rare hawk that settled in Maine Boston.com The rare great black hawk that captured hearts and attention when it turned up in Maine last year was euthanized on Thursday.
Rare hawk rescued during Maine snowstorm has been euthanized - WGME1/31/2019 3:00:00 AM
Rare hawk rescued during Maine snowstorm has been euthanized WGME FREEDOM (WGME/BDN) -- The great black hawk that suffered frostbite on its feet during a winter storm has been euthanized, according to Avian Haven.
Rare hawk rescued during a Maine snowstorm will lose toes to frostbite - WGME1/30/2019 3:00:00 AM
Rare hawk rescued during a Maine snowstorm will lose toes to frostbite WGME FREEDOM (BDN) -- The great black hawk that suffered frostbite on its feet during a winter storm last week continues to see its condition deteriorate. Avian Haven ...
Rare hawk rescued in Maine snowstorm now in serious condition - Bangor Daily News1/28/2019 3:00:00 AM
Rare hawk rescued in Maine snowstorm now in serious condition Bangor Daily News It seems frostbite initially found on the raptor's feet may have spread to its lower legs.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the ...
The rare hawk rescued during a Maine snowstorm may lose a toe - Bangor Daily News1/23/2019 3:00:00 AM
The rare hawk rescued during a Maine snowstorm may lose a toe Bangor Daily News But it's too early to figure out what will come next for the hawk.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News.
Judy Camuso is the right person to lead Maine's wildlife department - Bangor Daily News1/4/2019 3:00:00 AM
Judy Camuso is the right person to lead Maine's wildlife department Bangor Daily News I'm old-fashioned. I like to have a hard-copy newspaper in my hands every morning, if only for the funnies and crossword puzzle. More importantly, a newspaper ...
Snowy owls creating a buzz - Seacoastonline.com12/15/2018 3:00:00 AM
Snowy owls creating a buzz Seacoastonline.com YORK, Maine — Snowy owls have been spotted again this year around Sohier Park and the Nubble — if only briefly.Ryan Avery, Nubble Light recreation ...
Rare Great Black Hawk spotted in Maine once again - The Boston Globe11/30/2018 3:00:00 AM
Rare Great Black Hawk spotted in Maine once again The Boston Globe Dozens of bird enthusiasts gathered in Deering Oaks Park in Portland, Maine, Thursday to get a glimpse of the Central and South American bird.
It's easy to keep track of winter bird arrivals - Bangor Daily News11/30/2018 3:00:00 AM
It's easy to keep track of winter bird arrivals Bangor Daily News We're off to a flying start, literally. The birds are flying into Maine, undaunted by our early winter.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries ...
Is the chickadee on Maine license plates an imposter? - Press Herald11/25/2018 3:00:00 AM
Is the chickadee on Maine license plates an imposter? Press Herald Maine never identified the black-capped chickadee as the state bird. Fixing the problem could ruffle some feathers. By Deirdre FlemingStaff Writer. Follow on ...
This holiday season, give the gift of puffins - Bangor Daily News11/22/2018 3:00:00 AM
This holiday season, give the gift of puffins Bangor Daily News The best thing about giving puffins for holiday presents is that gift certificates are easy to wrap. As a gift wrapper, I'm a hopeless case.. Maine news, sports ...
A “Winter Finch” Holiday for Birders | Year of the Bird - Natural Resources Council of Maine11/14/2018 3:00:00 AM
A “Winter Finch” Holiday for Birders | Year of the Bird Natural Resources Council of Maine Read about the "winter finch" holiday, happening soon in Maine and the eastern U.S., a holiday of sorts for birders.
It's time for birders to get ready for irruption of finches - Bangor Daily News11/9/2018 3:00:00 AM
It's time for birders to get ready for irruption of finches Bangor Daily News Clean the feeders. Stock up on seed. It looks like an exciting winter ahead.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily ...
A video worthy of a Hitchcock movie: Migrating geese swarm onto an Aroostook County pond - Bangor Daily News10/11/2018 3:00:00 AM
A video worthy of a Hitchcock movie: Migrating geese swarm onto an Aroostook County pond Bangor Daily News The arrival of the birds was likely appreciated by Aroostook County goose hunters, as the regular season on Canada geese opened Oct. 1.. Maine news, sports ...
Zinke expands hunting, fishing at two Maine national wildlife refuges - Bangor Daily News9/7/2018 3:00:00 AM
Zinke expands hunting, fishing at two Maine national wildlife refuges Bangor Daily News WASHINGTON — Fishermen and hunters will have increased opportunities to pursue those activities at two Maine national wildlife refuges during the ...
To Brazil and Back: Nighthawk Migration Revealed | Year of the Bird - Natural Resources Council of Maine8/21/2018 3:00:00 AM
To Brazil and Back: Nighthawk Migration Revealed | Year of the Bird Natural Resources Council of Maine Learn more about the common nighthawk, which was once a common breeder in Maine cities and towns, in this latest Year of the Bird blog.
Shorebird populations are disappearing rapidly — Outdoors — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine - Bangor Daily News8/10/2018 3:00:00 AM
Shorebird populations are disappearing rapidly — Outdoors — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine Bangor Daily News Dozens of shorebird species are passing through Maine right now. Visit a local mudflat and marvel at this migration miracle while you can.. Maine news, sports ...
Birders flock to Biddeford to view hawk that's been seen only once before in the U.S. - Press Herald8/9/2018 3:00:00 AM
Birders flock to Biddeford to view hawk that's been seen only once before in the U.S. Press Herald A great black hawk clings to a tree branch Thursday in Biddeford Pool. The Maine sighting of the raptor was rare even by national standards because its only ...
Maine wildlife artist creates birdhouses that capture the imagination - Bangor Daily News6/20/2018 3:00:00 AM
Maine wildlife artist creates birdhouses that capture the imagination Bangor Daily News The Home Tweet Home birdhouses by Maine artist Jada Fitch are as whimsical as they are functional, and they've captured the imagination of people around ...
Birding in Maine - Maine Public4/6/2018 3:00:00 AM
Birding in Maine Maine Public Broadcast live from the Schoodic Institute. This year has been declared the “Year of the Bird” to celebrate the passage of the Migratory Bird Treaty. We'll.
Maine seeks 1000 volunteers to create statewide bird atlas - Bangor Daily News3/5/2018 3:00:00 AM
Maine seeks 1000 volunteers to create statewide bird atlas Bangor Daily News The Maine Bird Atlas is a multi-year project to map out birds throughout the entire state in order to help officials make key management decisions.. Maine news ...
Bird feeding, done right, is a great for watching wildlife - Press Herald12/3/2017 3:00:00 AM
Bird feeding, done right, is a great for watching wildlife Press Herald An American tree sparrow, left, and a house sparrow eat from a feeder at Audubon's Gilsland Farm. Staff photo by Derek Davis. FALMOUTH — As Maine ...
Hunting and Sport Fishing News Items
Lunker Trout Caught at Little Minipi River - Bangor Daily News8/21/2019 1:00:00 AM
Lunker Trout Caught at Little Minipi River Bangor Daily News While most of the wild trout waters featured in Bob Mallard's book, Squaretail, are in Maine and throughout our country, he does tell you about his fishing ...
Deer permit deadline is Thursday - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ8/14/2019 3:00:00 AM
Deer permit deadline is Thursday NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ The deadline to get an 'any deer' permit to hunt is closing on Thursday.
Cornish, Maine - Treasure This - Down East8/2/2019 3:00:00 AM
Cornish, Maine - Treasure This Down East Find everything from milk cans to Jamie Wyeth prints in old-fashioned Cornish, where even the shops have past lives.
Maine Guide delivers trout as belated Father's Day gift for stranger - Biddeford Journal Tribune7/27/2019 3:00:00 AM
Maine Guide delivers trout as belated Father's Day gift for stranger Biddeford Journal Tribune ARUNDEL – Tom Welch has provided guiding services for a decade, but he'd never heard a request as unusual as the one he got this spring. Welch ...
Tribal leaders, lawmakers mull changes to tribal sovereignty - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ7/24/2019 3:00:00 AM
Tribal leaders, lawmakers mull changes to tribal sovereignty NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ Under a 1980 settlement, the tribes agreed to be subject to Maine's laws and jurisdiction, except for "internal tribal matters" and hunting and some fishing rights.
Maine briefs: A bad year for right whales; AG says officers acted in self-defense in fatal shooting - Times Record7/22/2019 3:00:00 AM
Maine briefs: A bad year for right whales; AG says officers acted in self-defense in fatal shooting Times Record The Canadian government says two more rare North Atlantic right whales have been found dead in the country's waters, worsening a disastrous year for the ...
Angus King steps up for hunters and wildlife - Bangor Daily News7/17/2019 3:00:00 AM
Angus King steps up for hunters and wildlife Bangor Daily News Maine's U.S. Senator Angus King has stepped up to support hunters, wildlife, and everyone who loves the outdoors. Angus loves to fish and hunt ducks, so his ...
Why this young angler was happy to receive a 'citation' from a game warden - Bangor Daily News7/10/2019 3:00:00 AM
Why this young angler was happy to receive a 'citation' from a game warden Bangor Daily News Sometimes, a fishing trip planned at the last minute provides the kind of memory that will last a lifetime.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and ...
I still miss Gene LeTourneau - Bangor Daily News7/5/2019 3:00:00 AM
I still miss Gene LeTourneau Bangor Daily News I still miss Gene Letourneau, who wrote about hunting and fishing every day for 50 years in Central and Southern Maine's newspapers. Gene's daily outdoors ...
George Smith: When we lost Letourneau - Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel7/3/2019 3:00:00 AM
George Smith: When we lost Letourneau Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel I still miss Gene Letourneau, who wrote about hunting and fishing every day for 50 years in central and southern Maine newspapers. Today I want to share with ...
Land for Maine's Future will use over $1 million to preserve working waterfronts - Press Herald6/30/2019 3:00:00 AM
Land for Maine's Future will use over $1 million to preserve working waterfronts Press Herald STONINGTON — A Maine land conservation program will use more than $1 million to preserve working waterfront areas, including sites that are important to the ...
Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and Maine.gov Encourage People to Use Online Services as they #EscapeTheIndoors and Celebrate Great Outdoors Month® - Yahoo Finance6/25/2019 3:00:00 AM
Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and Maine.gov Encourage People to Use Online Services as they #EscapeTheIndoors and Celebrate Great Outdoors Month® Yahoo Finance AUGUSTA, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--. Public and private organizations from across the country are coming together as members of the Great Outdoors ...
Please visit a Maine sporting camp - Bangor Daily News6/15/2019 3:00:00 AM
Please visit a Maine sporting camp Bangor Daily News I hope you will visit a Maine sporting camp this summer or fall. There is no better place to experience everything we love about Maine. Sporting camps offer ...
The striped bass are in. Just don't tell anybody. - Bangor Daily News6/11/2019 3:00:00 AM
The striped bass are in. Just don't tell anybody. Bangor Daily News Striped bass have migrated all the way up and into the Penobscot River.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily ...
Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery releases formal plan for fishing and public access - WABI6/10/2019 3:00:00 AM
Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery releases formal plan for fishing and public access WABI ORLAND, Maine (WABI) - The Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery in Orland has released a new fishing plan. The plan comes as part of a national proposal from ...
Plan to expand hunting, fishing in wildlife refuges revealed - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ6/5/2019 3:00:00 AM
Plan to expand hunting, fishing in wildlife refuges revealed NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ OAK HARBOR, Ohio — The Trump administration is announcing what it calls a major expansion of hunting and fishing in the nation's protected wildlife refuges.
Maine Warden Service recruitment ends July 19 - The County6/5/2019 3:00:00 AM
Maine Warden Service recruitment ends July 19 The County The Maine Warden *Service* is looking to hire several new officers.
Hunters can now give Maine moose permits to wounded vets - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ6/5/2019 3:00:00 AM
Hunters can now give Maine moose permits to wounded vets NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ AUGUSTA, Maine — Thanks to a new law, hunters will be able to donate their Maine moose permit to a wounded *service* member or veteran. LD 708's ...
Unity College puts Sky Lodge Cabins property to good use - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ5/28/2019 3:00:00 AM
Unity College puts Sky Lodge Cabins property to good use NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ MOOSE RIVER, Maine — This is the first year that Unity College is using Sky Lodge Cabins. The 150-acre Moose River property was donated to the college in ...
Maine Voices: Conservation bond hunting-trapping mandate usurps local control - Press Herald5/23/2019 3:00:00 AM
Maine Voices: Conservation bond hunting-trapping mandate usurps local control Press Herald BRISTOL — Lawmakers will soon hear L.D. 911, a proposal to ask voters this fall to consider borrowing $95 million for state park improvements and Land for ...
The future looks bright for Maine's growing aquaculture industry - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ5/17/2019 3:00:00 AM
The future looks bright for Maine's growing aquaculture industry NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ "Aquaculture is farming, commercial fishing is hunting," says Sebastion Belle of the Maine Aquaculture Association. There are about 200 aquaculture farms on ...
Spring wild turkey hunt begins, research project continues - By Staff - Courier-Gazette & Camden Herald4/29/2019 3:00:00 AM
Spring wild turkey hunt begins, research project continues - By Staff Courier-Gazette & Camden Herald Augusta — Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife biologists believe hunters are in for success as the Maine spring turkey season started on Monday ...
Spring turkey season gets under way for Maine hunters - WAGM4/26/2019 3:00:00 AM
Spring turkey season gets under way for Maine hunters WAGM AUGUSTA, Maine - Spring turkey season starts April 29th throughout the state, and youth hunters have their own day on April 27th. Inland Fisheries and Wildlife ...
How to get started in bird hunting — Homestead — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine - Bangor Daily News4/12/2019 3:00:00 AM
How to get started in bird hunting — Homestead — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine Bangor Daily News For first time bird hunters, getting started is as easy as finding a local class covering hunting safety and regulations.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, ...
UMF's Hunter Bolduc giving three sports the old college try - Lewiston Sun Journal4/10/2019 3:00:00 AM
UMF's Hunter Bolduc giving three sports the old college try Lewiston Sun Journal Hunter Bolduc plays soccer and baseball and skis for the University of Maine at Farmington. Sun Journal photo by Tony Blasi. FARMINGTON — Ask three-sport ...
Do you have what it takes to be a Maine Game Warden? - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ4/3/2019 3:00:00 AM
Do you have what it takes to be a Maine Game Warden? NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ SIDNEY, Maine — Maine Game Wardens are actively recruiting the next generation of their workforce. It's in part because a third of current Maine Game ...
81st Eastern Maine Sportsmen's Show going to the dogs - Bangor Daily News3/15/2019 3:00:00 AM
81st Eastern Maine Sportsmen's Show going to the dogs Bangor Daily News If you're among those who love to watch sporting dogs in action, you're in luck. This weekend's Eastern Maine Sportsmen's Show, which is run by the Penobscot ...
Commentary: To ensure respect for wildlife, rewrite conservation bond's fine print - Press Herald3/12/2019 3:00:00 AM
Commentary: To ensure respect for wildlife, rewrite conservation bond's fine print Press Herald Damaging hunting and trapping practices should not be allowed on Land for Maine's Future properties. By Karen CokerSpecial to the Press Herald. Share.
Houlton sporting goods store for sale - The County2/27/2019 3:00:00 AM
Houlton sporting goods store for sale The County HOULTON, Maine — A popular local outdoor sporting goods store that has become a haven for hunters, campers and fishermen is now up for sale. Michelle ...
Women hunters by the hundreds - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ2/26/2019 3:00:00 AM
Women hunters by the hundreds NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ Christi Holmes created a Facebook group for women who enjoy hunting as much as she does. The group, Maine Women Hunters, has more than a thousand ...
After 12 men, a woman will finally lead wildlife department - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ2/19/2019 3:00:00 AM
After 12 men, a woman will finally lead wildlife department NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ Biologist Judy Camuso is first woman to lead male-dominated Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
As youth hunting numbers steadily drop in Maine, lawmakers and state officials grapple with the problem - Press Herald2/11/2019 3:00:00 AM
As youth hunting numbers steadily drop in Maine, lawmakers and state officials grapple with the problem Press Herald Middle-schoolers Dakoda Davis, pictured, of East Machias and Makenna Gardner asked their local state representative, Rep. William Tuell, R-Machias, ...
New bill could move the start of bird hunting season to late September - Bangor Daily News2/8/2019 3:00:00 AM
New bill could move the start of bird hunting season to late September Bangor Daily News The proposed bill would mean that bird hunting season would start on the last Saturday in September, rather than on Oct. 1.. Maine news, sports, politics, ...
Exploring the unorganized territory of Maine's Great North Woods - WCVB Boston2/6/2019 3:00:00 AM
Exploring the unorganized territory of Maine's Great North Woods WCVB Boston Pittston Farm is snowmobiling, fishing and hunting central. It's unlike anywhere else. Advertisement. West Branch Pond Camps is the oldest continually ...
It's not too early to start thinking about Maine's outdoor show season - Bangor Daily News1/22/2019 3:00:00 AM
It's not too early to start thinking about Maine's outdoor show season Bangor Daily News Now that we're well into the new year, it's time to start thinking about outdoor-related events that'll keep us busy through the rest of the winter. And while there's ...
Legislature proposes changes to Maine's hunting rules — Outdoors — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine - Bangor Daily News1/11/2019 3:00:00 AM
Legislature proposes changes to Maine's hunting rules — Outdoors — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine Bangor Daily News Earlier this week, in what has become an annual ritual, Maine political insiders began posting links to the initial lists of legislative bills — by title only — that have ...
3 Maine outdoors issues to watch in 2019 — Outdoors — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine - Bangor Daily News12/29/2018 3:00:00 AM
3 Maine outdoors issues to watch in 2019 — Outdoors — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine Bangor Daily News As we turn the calendar page and look ahead at what 2019 might look like for outdoors enthusiasts, it's safe to say the goings-on in Augusta will provide plenty of ...
2019 Maine Hunting And Fishing Licenses Available Now - q1065.fm12/19/2018 3:00:00 AM
2019 Maine Hunting And Fishing Licenses Available Now q1065.fm Hunters and fishermen, be prepared to hit the ice or woods in 2019 by purchasing your licenses now.
Maine Hunters Declining While Angler Numbers Are Up - Bangor Daily News12/18/2018 3:00:00 AM
Maine Hunters Declining While Angler Numbers Are Up Bangor Daily News While the number of Maine anglers has increased in recent years, the number of hunters continues to decline. Let's start with hunters. I looked at data from 2001 ...
Driving in Maine's working forestland, whether to fish, hunt or camp, requires survival skills - Press Herald10/14/2018 3:00:00 AM
Driving in Maine's working forestland, whether to fish, hunt or camp, requires survival skills Press Herald On roads where you are more likely to see a moose and squirrel in the road, you just might need to pull a rabbit out of your hat if you get a flat tire. Staff photo by ...
Maine's crossbow laws have changed - observer-me.com9/21/2018 3:00:00 AM
Maine's crossbow laws have changed observer-me.com Although crossbows have never held a lot of appeal for me, I have hunted with a borrowed crossbow in the deer-rich state of Maryland. For me it just seems ...
Zinke expands hunting, fishing at two Maine national wildlife refuges - Bangor Daily News9/7/2018 3:00:00 AM
Zinke expands hunting, fishing at two Maine national wildlife refuges Bangor Daily News WASHINGTON — Fishermen and hunters will have increased opportunities to pursue those activities at two Maine national wildlife refuges during the ...
A Fascinating Look Back In the 1991 Maine Sportsman - Bangor Daily News8/8/2018 3:00:00 AM
A Fascinating Look Back In the 1991 Maine Sportsman Bangor Daily News A friend recently gave me a July 1991 copy of the Maine Sportsman, featuring a photo of me on the cover with a huge bluefish. Do you remember catching ...
Proposed expansion of hunting in 3 Maine wildlife refuges would apply only to newly acquired land - Press Herald5/29/2018 3:00:00 AM
Proposed expansion of hunting in 3 Maine wildlife refuges would apply only to newly acquired land Press Herald In one, a 90-acre parcel in the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, hunting is already allowed, according to a refuge biologist. By Deirdre FlemingStaff ...
Interior Department wants to expand hunting and fishing on 3 wildlife refuges in Maine - Press Herald5/22/2018 3:00:00 AM
Interior Department wants to expand hunting and fishing on 3 wildlife refuges in Maine Press Herald The proposed rule covers the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, the Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge and the Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge ...
Fly fishing event in Phillips includes living portrayal of famous Maine guide - Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel5/21/2018 3:00:00 AM
Fly fishing event in Phillips includes living portrayal of famous Maine guide Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel PHILLIPS — Maine Guide Nancy Taylor had some advice for Angel Truman, of Farmingdale, who was trying to perfect her fly-fishing cast at the inaugural Fly ...
Decline In Hunters Threatens How U.S. Pays For Conservation - Maine Public3/20/2018 3:00:00 AM
Decline In Hunters Threatens How U.S. Pays For Conservation Maine Public Tom Wrasse is at his hunting shack alone. Light pours into the small room from a window framed by antlers, harvested from the surrounding cen.
Great Outdoor Event for Maine Women | George's Outdoor News - Bangor Daily News3/4/2018 3:00:00 AM
Great Outdoor Event for Maine Women | George's Outdoor News Bangor Daily News Lots of outdoor fun is available for women 18 years old or older, thanks to DIFW's Becoming an Outdoors Woman events. The next one is scheduled for May 20, ...
Committee to hunters: You don’t have the right to feed your family - Bangor Daily News2/6/2018 3:00:00 AM
Committee to hunters: You don’t have the right to feed your family Bangor Daily News I have three words for the Maine Legislature's Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife – shame on you. By bowing to anti-hunting activists and out of state ...
You’ll continue to be nickeled and dimed to hunt in Maine - Bangor Daily News4/26/2017 3:00:00 AM
You’ll continue to be nickeled and dimed to hunt in Maine Bangor Daily News My second attempt to create an affordable comprehensive hunting license crashed at the legislature yesterday after the Department of Inland Fisheries and ...
Maine ought to have a comprehensive hunting/fishing license - Bangor Daily News1/12/2017 3:00:00 AM
Maine ought to have a comprehensive hunting/fishing license Bangor Daily News Last legislative session, Representative Mike Shaw sponsored my proposal to create a comprehensive hunting license for those of us who are frustrated and ...
Nature-Based Tourism News Items
Maine North Woods Protection - Natural Resources Council of Maine1/29/2019 3:11:26 PM
Maine North Woods Protection Natural Resources Council of Maine Learn more about current and past work by the Natural Resources Council of Maine to protect the Maine North Woods and the wildlife that depend upon it.
CMP Says It Will Tunnel Under Kennebec River Gorge For Proposed Transmission Project - Maine Public10/19/2018 3:00:00 AM
CMP Says It Will Tunnel Under Kennebec River Gorge For Proposed Transmission Project Maine Public Central Maine Power (CMP) is backing off its proposal to string high-voltage transmission lines over the scenic Kennebec River Gorge . CMP now says that it.
Lyme Disease and Ticks in Maine - Down East10/18/2018 3:00:00 AM
Lyme Disease and Ticks in Maine Down East Lyme disease diagnoses have almost doubled, from 909 cases in 2008 to nearly 1800 last year. The state currently leads the nation in incidence of Lyme.
Quebec hydro line will ruin Maine's 'golden egg' — our beautiful forest - Bangor Daily News9/17/2018 3:00:00 AM
Quebec hydro line will ruin Maine's 'golden egg' — our beautiful forest Bangor Daily News This transmission line will chop up a vast and beautiful forest landscape.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily ...
$25M fundraiser to conserve coastal areas - Times Record8/2/2018 3:00:00 AM
$25M fundraiser to conserve coastal areas Times Record Maine Coast Heritage Trust: State at 'turning point' regarding public access to land that may turn private. By ohtadmin | on August 02, 2018. BY KEVIN MILLER
Maine Coast Heritage Trust opens $25 million fundraising effort - Press Herald8/1/2018 3:00:00 AM
Maine Coast Heritage Trust opens $25 million fundraising effort Press Herald The nonprofit conservation organization bills it as the final piece of the 'largest coastal conservation effort' in state history. By Kevin MillerStaff Writer. Follow on ...
CMP touts benefits of power line project in Farmington - Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel7/16/2018 3:00:00 AM
CMP touts benefits of power line project in Farmington Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel FARMINGTON — About 100 people gathered at Mt. Blue High School Monday night to ask questions of Central Maine Power Co. officials about a proposed ...
Massachusetts utilities sign deal key to CMP power line project through Maine - Press Herald6/14/2018 3:00:00 AM
Massachusetts utilities sign deal key to CMP power line project through Maine Press Herald The distribution companies agree to 20-year contracts for power coming through a 145-mile corridor from Hydro-Quebec in Canada. Staff Report. Share.
CMP to invest $22M in western Maine conservation, tourism projects - Mainebiz6/7/2018 3:00:00 AM
CMP to invest $22M in western Maine conservation, tourism projects Mainebiz The Somerset County-based nonprofit Western Mountains and Rivers Corp. and Central Maine Power Co. announced Wednesday an agreement in which the ...
CMP Offers $22 Million for Conservation to Make Up for Power Line Impact - Natural Resources Council of Maine6/6/2018 3:00:00 AM
CMP Offers $22 Million for Conservation to Make Up for Power Line Impact Natural Resources Council of Maine NRCM objects to the power line because of concerns about scenic impact it would have on the Kennebec River Gorge and the Appalachian Trail.
CMP Strikes $22M Deal On Transmission Project That Could Cross Kennebec River Gorge - Maine Public6/6/2018 3:00:00 AM
CMP Strikes $22M Deal On Transmission Project That Could Cross Kennebec River Gorge Maine Public Central Maine Power (CMP) and a group of stakeholders in the western region of Maine, where the company wants to build a major new transmission line, have.
The Changing North Woods - Maine Public5/22/2018 3:00:00 AM
The Changing North Woods Maine Public University of Maine experts discuss the relationship between humans and forests, including environmental attitudes and behaviors. We will also discuss how.
Maine's economy and land conservation are deeply intertwined - Bangor Daily News2/12/2018 3:00:00 AM
Maine's economy and land conservation are deeply intertwined Bangor Daily News Critiques of land conservation that don't account for these benefits simply aren't telling the whole story.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and ...
Millionaire's nonprofit quietly buys 7 miles of Maine coast - Bangor Daily News2/2/2018 3:00:00 AM
Millionaire's nonprofit quietly buys 7 miles of Maine coast Bangor Daily News The Butler Conservation Fund has since summer 2016 acquired shorefront tracts in Lubec and Trescott that will host outdoor recreational and educational ...
Maine Voices: Maine will win when New England Clean Energy Connect comes online - Press Herald1/15/2018 3:00:00 AM
Maine Voices: Maine will win when New England Clean Energy Connect comes online Press Herald The CMP project is a well-designed and cost-effective path to New England's clean-energy future. By Richard Anderson and Richard BarringerSpecial to the ...
Somerset County commissioners endorse CMP transmission line - Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel1/4/2018 3:00:00 AM
Somerset County commissioners endorse CMP transmission line Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel SKOWHEGAN — Somerset County commissioners this week pledged their support for a 145-mile transmission line proposed by Central Maine Power Co.
Interior secretary wants to keep Maine's Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument - Press Herald8/24/2017 3:00:00 AM
Interior secretary wants to keep Maine's Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Press Herald But few details emerge about Ryan Zinke's recommendations to the president, or about how the area would be managed, suggesting it's not out of the woods ...
North Woods Protection & LUPC - Natural Resources Council of Maine6/29/2017 12:10:18 PM
North Woods Protection & LUPC Natural Resources Council of Maine Maine's legendary North Woods is the largest remaining undeveloped forest in the Eastern United States. The character of this treasured 10.5-million acre ...
East-West Highway and Energy Corridor - Natural Resources Council of Maine6/28/2017 5:26:48 AM
East-West Highway and Energy Corridor Natural Resources Council of Maine The idea of building an East-West highway across Maine has been proposed and dismissed many times over the past 50 years. NRCM has consistently ...
Maine House approves strict mining rules - Press Herald5/18/2017 3:00:00 AM
Maine House approves strict mining rules Press Herald The margin of victory suggests the bill could have enough support to override a potential veto by Gov. Paul LePage. By Kevin MillerStaff Writer. Follow on Twitter ...
The Cultivator: Walter Graff and the Appalachian Mountain Club of Maine - Press Herald4/9/2017 3:00:00 AM
The Cultivator: Walter Graff and the Appalachian Mountain Club of Maine Press Herald Green buildings, employment for locals – it's the Appalachian Mountain Club of Maine for the win. By Mary PolsStaff Writer. Follow on Facebook · Follow on ...
Rural Maine towns that take charge have a better shot at success - Bangor Daily News12/8/2016 3:00:00 AM
Rural Maine towns that take charge have a better shot at success Bangor Daily News Editorial: There's no blueprint for them to follow, but the towns that can agree on what they want to be, that can work in concert with their neighbors, and that can ...
This remote Maine region has a chance to grow - Bangor Daily News12/7/2016 3:00:00 AM
This remote Maine region has a chance to grow Bangor Daily News Wilderness and a way forward. This remote Maine region has a chance to grow.
Feeling the Effects of Nature Based-Tourism ... in Cash Registers - Triple Pundit9/2/2015 3:00:00 AM
Feeling the Effects of Nature Based-Tourism ... in Cash Registers Triple Pundit By Leah Thibault There's a popular anecdote repeated in rural Piscataquis County, Maine, where a general store owner has said, “I feel the AMC (Appalachian ...
Statewide events to celebrate 150th anniversary of Thoreau's 'The Maine Woods' - Bangor Daily News7/21/2014 3:00:00 AM
Statewide events to celebrate 150th anniversary of Thoreau's 'The Maine Woods' Bangor Daily News This year marks the 150th anniversary of Henry David Thoreau's famous book “The Maine Woods,” and in celebration of this milestone, events and programs will ...
A winter trek in Maine's backcountry - Chicago Daily Herald1/19/2013 3:00:00 AM
A winter trek in Maine's backcountry Chicago Daily Herald If you love the idea of cross-country skiing or snowshoeing through a snowy forest, stoking a wood stove at midnight, and eating great meals in good company ...
Appalachian Mountain Club's backcountry lodge in northern Maine offers a snowy adventure - Fox News1/7/2013 3:00:00 AM
Appalachian Mountain Club's backcountry lodge in northern Maine offers a snowy adventure Fox News If you love the idea of cross-country skiing or snowshoeing through a snowy forest, stoking a wood stove at midnight, and eating great meals in good company ...
Outdoor Recreation News Items
There's long-term value in each part of the bond proposal before the Legislature - Bangor Daily News8/23/2019 5:10:00 PM
There's long-term value in each part of the bond proposal before the Legislature Bangor Daily News All four individual elements of the bond proposal deserve the support of the Maine Legislature.. Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries from ...
King Presents Inaugural 'Senator Angus King Award for Conservation Excellence' at Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Event - Lewiston Sun Journal8/23/2019 9:00:00 AM
King Presents Inaugural 'Senator Angus King Award for Conservation Excellence' at Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust Event Lewiston Sun Journal On Friday, August 9th, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) attended the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust (RLHT) Annual Meeting and bestowed the first ever ...
freepressonline.com - Freepress Online8/22/2019 7:16:07 AM
freepressonline.com Freepress Online I've recently been writing about the increasing environmental threats to the Maine North Woods, especially to the forests of the western Maine mountains.
12 AmeriCorps programs across Maine awarded $1.84M for 2019-20 program year - Bangor Daily News8/19/2019 11:06:00 AM
12 AmeriCorps programs across Maine awarded $1.84M for 2019-20 program year Bangor Daily News AUGUSTA – The Maine Commission for Community *Service* is funding 12 Maine AmeriCorps programs and 262 positions with over $1.84 million using monies ...
Paddle the Penobscot River with the - Natural Resources Council of Maine8/12/2019 10:17:00 AM
Paddle the Penobscot River with the Natural Resources Council of Maine Join NRCM and the Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society for this paddle of the Penobscot River on Saturday, August 24, 2019.
Inaugural Senator Angus King Award for Conservation to be awarded at Rangeley Lakes on Friday - Lewiston Sun Journal8/9/2019 3:00:00 AM
Inaugural Senator Angus King Award for Conservation to be awarded at Rangeley Lakes on Friday Lewiston Sun Journal WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday August 9th, 2019, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) will attend the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust (RLHT) Annual Meeting ...
Businesses sign Pledge to America's Workers - Biddeford Journal Tribune8/3/2019 3:00:00 AM
Businesses sign Pledge to America's Workers Biddeford Journal Tribune BIDDEFORD — Three Maine companies signed the Pledge to America's Workers at Sterling Rope Company in Biddeford with Secretary of the Interior David ...
How these Maine downtowns turned themselves around after decades of decline - Bangor Daily News7/27/2019 3:00:00 AM
How these Maine downtowns turned themselves around after decades of decline Bangor Daily News A thriving downtown will thrum with life from dawn to dusk. A mix of long-time residents, newcomers and tourists will line the streets, whether they are shopping, ...
Maine outdoor business owners sign Pledge to America's Workers - Press Herald7/24/2019 3:00:00 AM
Maine outdoor business owners sign Pledge to America's Workers Press Herald BIDDEFORD — Three Maine companies geared toward the state's outdoor recreation industry signed the Pledge to America's Workers during Secretary of the ...
Maine Outdoor Brands hires full-time director - WABI7/21/2019 3:00:00 AM
Maine Outdoor Brands hires full-time director WABI PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - The Maine Outdoor Brands alliance has hired its first full-time executive director. Jenny Kordick will be leading the nonprofit that aims ...
Maine Outdoor Brands hires first exec director - Mainebiz7/17/2019 3:00:00 AM
Maine Outdoor Brands hires first exec director Mainebiz Maine Outdoor Brands, a two-year old trade group that advocates for the state's $8.2 billion outdoor recreation economy, has hired Jenny Kordick as the group's ...
Angus King steps up for hunters and wildlife - Bangor Daily News7/17/2019 3:00:00 AM
Angus King steps up for hunters and wildlife Bangor Daily News Maine's U.S. Senator Angus King has stepped up to support hunters, wildlife, and everyone who loves the outdoors. Angus loves to fish and hunt ducks, so his ...
Maine Outdoor Brands alliance hires executive director - Press Herald7/15/2019 3:00:00 AM
Maine Outdoor Brands alliance hires executive director Press Herald Two years after its start in 2017, the Maine Outdoor Brands alliance has hired Jenny Kordick as its first full-time executive director. Kordick previously worked at ...
Great kids' Maine North Woods hiking guide - Bangor Daily News7/13/2019 3:00:00 AM
Great kids' Maine North Woods hiking guide Bangor Daily News Hope Rowan really knows Maine's north woods. And I have to thank her for writing a hiking guide to the Katahdin region for kids. The book, Ten Days in the ...
9 Apps to Help You Explore Maine - Natural Resources Council of Maine7/8/2019 3:00:00 AM
9 Apps to Help You Explore Maine Natural Resources Council of Maine NRCM's Levi Hahn gives you a list of great apps to use to help you explore Maine during all four seasons. Check them out!
I still miss Gene LeTourneau - Bangor Daily News7/5/2019 3:00:00 AM
I still miss Gene LeTourneau Bangor Daily News I still miss Gene Letourneau, who wrote about hunting and fishing every day for 50 years in Central and Southern Maine's newspapers. Gene's daily outdoors ...
Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and Maine.gov Encourage People to Use Online Services as they #EscapeTheIndoors and Celebrate Great Outdoors Month® - Yahoo Finance6/25/2019 3:00:00 AM
Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and Maine.gov Encourage People to Use Online Services as they #EscapeTheIndoors and Celebrate Great Outdoors Month® Yahoo Finance AUGUSTA, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--. Public and private organizations from across the country are coming together as members of the Great Outdoors ...
Maine Outdoor Brands Appoints Jenny Kordick as Executive Director - SNEWS6/20/2019 3:00:00 AM
Maine Outdoor Brands Appoints Jenny Kordick as Executive Director SNEWS Maine's non-profit outdoor alliance hires first, full-time executive director.
Q&A With Jenny Kordick, Maine Outdoor Brands' New Executive Director - SGB Media6/18/2019 3:00:00 AM
Q&A With Jenny Kordick, Maine Outdoor Brands' New Executive Director SGB Media Two years after forming, Maine Outdoor Brands (MOB)—the nonprofit that promotes the state's outdoor assets to benefit businesses and residents alike—has.
Lots of Interesting LandCAN projects - Bangor Daily News6/18/2019 3:00:00 AM
Lots of Interesting LandCAN projects Bangor Daily News The Land Conservation Assistance Network is an amazing organization, headquartered in Maine, but doing projects all over the country. Here's the first ...
My “Dog-Friendly Hikes in Maine” book launch, talk is on June 18 - Bangor Daily News6/17/2019 3:00:00 AM
My “Dog-Friendly Hikes in Maine” book launch, talk is on June 18 Bangor Daily News I'll be celebrating the release of my new guidebook, “Dog-Friendly Hikes in Maine,” from 5pm to 7:30pm on Tuesday, June 18, at Epic Sports in downtown ...
Please visit a Maine sporting camp - Bangor Daily News6/15/2019 3:00:00 AM
Please visit a Maine sporting camp Bangor Daily News I hope you will visit a Maine sporting camp this summer or fall. There is no better place to experience everything we love about Maine. Sporting camps offer ...
Bill Would Guarantee Funding for Land and Water Conservation Fund - Natural Resources Council of Maine6/12/2019 3:00:00 AM
Bill Would Guarantee Funding for Land and Water Conservation Fund Natural Resources Council of Maine Land and water conservation would receive a boost from a bipartisan bill to guarantee full funding for Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Seth Wescott and Sen. Vitelli: It's time to raise the bar for renewable energy in Maine - Press Herald6/8/2019 3:00:00 AM
Seth Wescott and Sen. Vitelli: It's time to raise the bar for renewable energy in Maine Press Herald When you grow up romping through Maine's snow-covered mountains, swimming in sun-warmed crystal lakes or hiking through an autumn forest at the peak of ...
Bethel looks to diversify its economy and strengthen role as western Maine hub - Mainebiz5/27/2019 3:00:00 AM
Bethel looks to diversify its economy and strengthen role as western Maine hub Mainebiz The town of Bethel and neighboring ski areas are in the midst of expanding and diversifying their economies. Various interests aim to leverage assets that have ...
How to protect yourself from ticks in Maine - Bangor Daily News5/21/2019 3:00:00 AM
How to protect yourself from ticks in Maine Bangor Daily News There were still patches of snow in the woods when I found my first tick of the year crawling on my jeans. It was a tiny creature, no bigger than an apple seed, but ...
Commentary: Program that protects America's outdoor places deserves full federal funding - Press Herald5/15/2019 3:00:00 AM
Commentary: Program that protects America's outdoor places deserves full federal funding Press Herald The Land and Water Conservation Fund invests in sites such as the AT, Acadia and the Allagash Wilderness Waterway – and that's just in Maine. By Michael B.
5 questions for Maine's new Office of Outdoor Recreation director - SNEWS4/26/2019 3:00:00 AM
5 questions for Maine's new Office of Outdoor Recreation director SNEWS Six months have passed since Carolann Ouellette was hired to lead Maine's Office of Outdoor Recreation and based on the support from Gov. Janet Mills and ...
Maine state parks get into the glamping business - Press Herald4/18/2019 3:00:00 AM
Maine state parks get into the glamping business Press Herald The state will offer 10 luxury tent sites in parks across Maine through Tentrr, an online camping platform. By Peter McGuireStaff Writer. Follow on Facebook ...
CMP trying to buy local support - Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel3/20/2019 3:00:00 AM
CMP trying to buy local support Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel As a small-business owner in Western Maine relying on outdoor recreation tourism, I have major concerns with the Central Maine Power corridor. The new ...
Am I running out of Maine trails to explore? You tell me - Bangor Daily News3/19/2019 3:00:00 AM
Am I running out of Maine trails to explore? You tell me Bangor Daily News In recent years, I've given slideshow presentations and talks throughout Maine about my outdoor adventures, and more specifically, the many hikes I've been on ...
Regional effort seeks economic 'lift' from mountain biking - New Hampshire Business Review3/19/2019 3:00:00 AM
Regional effort seeks economic 'lift' from mountain biking New Hampshire Business Review Seven organizations in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire and Canada have launched an effort to promote mountain biking and boost the area's economy.
Bad things happening in Maine's state parks - Bangor Daily News3/8/2019 3:00:00 AM
Bad things happening in Maine's state parks Bangor Daily News L.D. 527 is a bill by Rep. Skolfield to require Maine Bureau of Parks to train their rangers in law enforcement and to authorize the issuing of summons. The public ...
CMP "Settlement" Less Than Meets the Eye, Opposition to Corridor Continues to Grow - Natural Resources Council of Maine2/20/2019 3:00:00 AM
CMP "Settlement" Less Than Meets the Eye, Opposition to Corridor Continues to Grow Natural Resources Council of Maine MA Attorney General testimony shows project would not reduce carbon pollution; Firefighters join growing chorus of opposition in Western Maine. NRCM News ...
Death on the Appalachian Trail - Bangor Daily News2/17/2019 3:00:00 AM
Death on the Appalachian Trail Bangor Daily News I thought I knew a lot about Gerry Largay and her death, after she got lost hiking the Appalachian trail in Maine. But I learned so much more from Denis D.
University of Maine launches exciting outdoor leadership program - Bangor Daily News2/16/2019 3:00:00 AM
University of Maine launches exciting outdoor leadership program Bangor Daily News The University of Maine is launching a very exciting and timely outdoor leadership program to “help us secure Maine's rich heritage of outdoor recreation and ...
Maine poised to get OREC office - SNEWS10/9/2018 3:00:00 AM
Maine poised to get OREC office SNEWS Maine is getting closer to leveraging its billion-dollar outdoor recreation economy through an official state office. Today, the state's Department of Economic and ...
Maine gets nearly $1 million to support state parks, outdoor recreation - observer-me.com9/19/2018 3:00:00 AM
Maine gets nearly $1 million to support state parks, outdoor recreation observer-me.com Maine will receive $972,249 in federal funds that will be used for state-identified outdoor recreation and conservation projects, Secretary of the Interior Ryan K.
New project in Millinocket aims to improve access to outdoor recreation - WABI8/3/2018 3:00:00 AM
New project in Millinocket aims to improve access to outdoor recreation WABI MILLINOCKET, Maine (WABI) - There's a new program in Millinocket designed to improve access to outdoor recreation in the Katahdin region. "Outdoor ...
Outdoor recreation credited with $8.2 billion annual impact on Maine's economy - Bangor Daily News7/27/2017 3:00:00 AM
Outdoor recreation credited with $8.2 billion annual impact on Maine's economy Bangor Daily News From Maine's lengthy coastline to its vast forest — and everywhere in between — the outdoor recreational economy is a major driver that injects $8.2 billion in ...
Summer Camps News Items
Dexter grad Webber part of instate contingent for UMaine field hockey - observer-me.com8/22/2019 7:45:52 AM
Dexter grad Webber part of instate contingent for UMaine field hockey observer-me.com There have been few University of Maine teams with as many Maine natives on their rosters as the 2019 Black Bear field hockey team. There are nine Mainers, ...
A Summer On The Farm Offers A Different Spin On Summer Camp - Maine Public8/12/2019 3:00:00 AM
A Summer On The Farm Offers A Different Spin On Summer Camp Maine Public An major part of summer for many kids in Maine is going to camp. They get to swim, sleep in cabins and unplug from technology.
Astronaut Academy gives kids dreams the chance to soar - WABI8/2/2019 3:00:00 AM
Astronaut Academy gives kids dreams the chance to soar WABI BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Summer camp at the Challenger Learning Center in Bangor is less campfires and more rocket launches. Campers finished a week of ...
Junior Maine Guide Annual Testing Camp: Candidates Gather for Five-Day Encampment - Bangor Daily News7/31/2019 3:00:00 AM
Junior Maine Guide Annual Testing Camp: Candidates Gather for Five-Day Encampment Bangor Daily News Isaac, a 14-year old camper at Birch Rock Camp in Waterford, was hot. Clad in long pants, a Birch Rock t-shirt, and hiking boots, he was tackling the Junior ...
A growing family and business prompt Jason Coleman to leave UMaine men's basketball staff - Bangor Daily News7/31/2019 3:00:00 AM
A growing family and business prompt Jason Coleman to leave UMaine men's basketball staff Bangor Daily News Jason Coleman has great passion for coaching basketball no matter the level of competition. But family matters come first for the former Orono High School ...
Kick Around the Clock for Cass postponed to July 21 in Waterville - Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel7/9/2019 3:00:00 AM
Kick Around the Clock for Cass postponed to July 21 in Waterville Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel Because of predicted dangerously high temperatures expected in central Maine Saturday, Kick Around the Clock for Cass, the 11-hour continuous soccer game ...
Southwest Harbor welcomes annual 'Flamingo Festival' - WABI7/9/2019 3:00:00 AM
Southwest Harbor welcomes annual 'Flamingo Festival' WABI SOUTHWEST HARBOR, Maine (WABI) - Southwest Harbor on Mount Dessert Island is gearing up for its annual Flamingo Festival. The festival kicks off Friday ...
Maine Commercial Real Estate: June Transactions - Press Herald7/2/2019 3:00:00 AM
Maine Commercial Real Estate: June Transactions Press Herald SALES. Connecticut River Capital, LLC purchased 5 Monument Square, 465 Congress St., Portland. Steve Baumann, Compass Commercial Brokers, LLC.
Chuck Landon: Marshall camp had a Maine attraction - Huntington Herald Dispatch6/27/2019 3:00:00 AM
Chuck Landon: Marshall camp had a Maine attraction Huntington Herald Dispatch The hoops in Maine fall mostly on the whoops.As it turns out, the only NCAA Division I men's and women's basketball programs located in the Pine Tree State ...
More than a name, campers return this summer to Camp Hope - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ6/24/2019 3:00:00 AM
More than a name, campers return this summer to Camp Hope NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ ELLSWORTH, Maine — School's out and it's officially summer in Vacationland. For kids like 4th grader Camden Bryant, that means a week spent at Camp ...
Maine Academy of Modern Music launching Bangor programs - WABI6/15/2019 3:00:00 AM
Maine Academy of Modern Music launching Bangor programs WABI BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The Maine Academy of Modern Music is proud to announce that it will begin expanding its programming in Bangor this summer in ...
How to help asylum-seekers coming to Maine - WMTW Portland6/14/2019 3:00:00 AM
How to help asylum-seekers coming to Maine WMTW Portland With the recent influx of asylum-seekers coming to Portland, city officials and community leaders have been scrambling to provide services for them.
Girl Scout troops work towards Space Science Badge - WABI6/1/2019 3:00:00 AM
Girl Scout troops work towards Space Science Badge WABI BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Girl Scout troops from Augusta traveled to Bangor Saturday to learn about space. "We're gonna look at some cool space bags things ...
Parents won’t be able to opt out of getting kids vaccinated for religious, philosophical reasons in Maine - WTVR CBS 6 News5/29/2019 3:00:00 AM
Parents won’t be able to opt out of getting kids vaccinated for religious, philosophical reasons in Maine WTVR CBS 6 News Maine has become the fourth state in the nation to prohibit people from opting out of immunization for religious or philosophical reasons.
Two Maine summer camps help children deal with death of loved ones - WABI5/12/2019 3:00:00 AM
Two Maine summer camps help children deal with death of loved ones WABI OAKFIELD and SMITHFIELD, Maine (WABI) - A special camp that helps children grieve returns to Maine this summer. August 19th - 24th children come together ...
What makes the Maine School of Science and Mathematics Maine the No. 2 high school in the nation? - Press Herald5/5/2019 3:00:00 AM
What makes the Maine School of Science and Mathematics Maine the No. 2 high school in the nation? Press Herald National recognition from U.S. News & World Report spotlights an educational hidden gem in remote northern Maine. By Eric RussellStaff Writer. Follow on ...
Maine South athletic summer camp schedule is out – join now to learn from the Hawks - The Bugle5/1/2019 4:28:16 PM
Maine South athletic summer camp schedule is out – join now to learn from the Hawks The Bugle Participant Eligibility Anyone who is high school age or younger may participate in the Summer Athletic Program. Grade/age level is often designated in the title ...
Empowering young writers all across Maine - The Free Press of the University of Southern Maine4/22/2019 3:00:00 AM
Empowering young writers all across Maine The Free Press of the University of Southern Maine By Dan Kilgallon, Contributor. The Telling Room is a non-profit organization located in Portland, Maine, that puts together learning programs for young writers ...
Maine's El Grande to perform at Cranston ska night - Cranston Herald4/19/2019 3:00:00 AM
Maine's El Grande to perform at Cranston ska night Cranston Herald By ROB DUGUAY Getting people dancing is at the heart of ska music. The style, when performed live, can be better at making people move than the best DJ.
Maine Summer Camps Launches Online Listing of Camp Jobs - Press Herald3/22/2019 3:00:00 AM
Maine Summer Camps Launches Online Listing of Camp Jobs Press Herald Maine Summer Camps (MSC), the Portland-based nonprofit serving youth camps statewide, is an integral resource only for its camp and business members, but ...
Hear of State Museum artifacts that tell Maine's story - PenBayPilot.com3/14/2019 3:00:00 AM
Hear of State Museum artifacts that tell Maine's story PenBayPilot.com ROCKLAND — Bernard Fishman, director of the Maine State Museum, will present a talk on the book, A Story of Maine in 112 Objects , Thursday, March 14, ...
Maine Camps - The Best Medicine - Down East2/11/2019 3:00:00 AM
Maine Camps - The Best Medicine Down East Camp Sunshine brings the magic of the Maine camps experience to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.
Time to Book the Best Summer Camps for Your Kids - westsiderag.com2/8/2019 3:00:00 AM
Time to Book the Best Summer Camps for Your Kids westsiderag.com SPONSORED. It's cold now, but summer will be here before you know it! Maine Camp Experience (MCE), a community of 30+ premier camps and ...
Summer camp fair at Cheverus High School - WABI2/4/2019 3:00:00 AM
Summer camp fair at Cheverus High School WABI CHEVERUS, Maine- We are right in the thick of winter, but parents got a sneak peek at opportunities for their kids come summertime. Maine Summer Camps ...
Maine Summer Camps showcases opportunities for kids come summertime - WMTW Portland2/3/2019 3:00:00 AM
Maine Summer Camps showcases opportunities for kids come summertime WMTW Portland Maine Summer Camps hosted a camp fair at Cheverus High School to showcase different opportunities for kids come summertime.
Wayland family marks 50 years of owning Maines Camp Caribou - MetroWest Daily News12/21/2018 3:00:00 AM
Wayland family marks 50 years of owning Maines Camp Caribou MetroWest Daily News Camp Caribou in Maine has been around for 96 years. For 50 of them, the camp has been owned by the Lerman family. WAYLAND – Bill Lerman calls his wife, ...
For Physical and Moral Health – Franco-American Summer Camps - Bangor Daily News8/14/2018 3:00:00 AM
For Physical and Moral Health – Franco-American Summer Camps Bangor Daily News Children at Camp Don Bosco, Fayette, Maine, 1952. Image: Lewiston Daily Sun, July 2, 1952. In the late 19th century, progressives and other reform-minded ...
Family honors memory of son with major gift to camp - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ8/8/2018 3:00:00 AM
Family honors memory of son with major gift to camp NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ The Thompson family has donated $500000 to endow a fund at Camp Kieve in Nobleboro to give scholarships for boys from less affluent families to attend ...
Penobscot Theatre Company Dramatic Academy Summer Camps — User Submitted — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine - Bangor Daily News6/4/2018 3:00:00 AM
Penobscot Theatre Company Dramatic Academy Summer Camps — User Submitted — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine Bangor Daily News Session 1: “Les Miserables” (musical) For ages: 4-20 Session dates: June 25-July 22 Performance dates: July 19-22 The epic story of Jean Valjean's quest for ...
Maine college hosting 'Zombie Survival Camp' this summer - WGME5/21/2018 3:00:00 AM
Maine college hosting 'Zombie Survival Camp' this summer WGME UNITY (WGME) -- Maine is known for its variety of summer camps, but there's one camp this summer that's getting kids ready for a zombie apocalypse.Surviving ...
An Upscale Summer Camp for Grown-ups in Maine - The Wall Street Journal5/16/2018 3:00:00 AM
An Upscale Summer Camp for Grown-ups in Maine The Wall Street Journal DOES ANY IMAGE evoke summer more than a canoe drifting across a crystalline lake edged with pines? Just the smell of bristlecone brings back memories of ...
Maine is a 'hotbed' of summer camps, and kids love it - Bangor Daily News3/28/2017 3:00:00 AM
Maine is a 'hotbed' of summer camps, and kids love it Bangor Daily News There's a reason why Maine is such a hotbed for summer camps, and it's because of the woods and mountains and lakes and coast.”. Maine news, sports ...
USM offers summer camps for youth in music, sports and a new STEM camp in energy and sustainability | Office of Public Affairs - USM News5/18/2016 3:00:00 AM
USM offers summer camps for youth in music, sports and a new STEM camp in energy and sustainability | Office of Public Affairs USM News This summer, the University of Southern Maine offers several summer camps for all ages, including a STEM camp, music and theater camps, and sports camps.
Here are 3 little-known summer camps for children facing a range of struggles - Bangor Daily News6/19/2015 3:00:00 AM
Here are 3 little-known summer camps for children facing a range of struggles Bangor Daily News Camps have been and continue to be a formative aspect of the adolescent experience. In Maine alone, there are more than 100 summer camps, according to ...
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