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Fed up Mainers say, ‘Shoo, fly. Don’t bother me’
At 2 years old, Millie began catching grasshoppers and picking dandelions, discovering the joys of outdoor exploration at her home in Blue Hill. But one big problem cropped up early on. When a black fly or mosquito attacked Millie’s skin, the bite would swell, and a few bites later, she ...
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Italy, here I come.
on May 16, 2012, at 11:23 p.m.
This post is for all you blog readers who would have otherwise worried that I had gotten lost in the woods when I don’t post my weekly “1-minute hike” next week. Tomorrow morning — “5 a.m. sharp,” according to Ma — I’m out the door and off to faraway lands. ...
Brownville children celebrate school’s new nature trail
Headed for a gap in the wall of pine and birch trees ahead, children sloshed through a flooded field covered with patches of tiny white bluets. “When the sun hits them, they turn kind of purple,” Savannah Boislard, a third-grader from Brownville Junction, said of the dainty flowers. With a ...
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1-minute hike: Brownville Elementary School Nature Trail
on May 16, 2012, at 11:15 a.m.
Difficulty: Easy. How to get there: Brownville Elementary School is located on at 774 Main Rd. in Brownville. There aren’t a lot of big buildings in that neck of the woods, but if you happen to miss it, stop at the gas station for directions. The trail is right by ...
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1-minute hike: Debsconeag Ice Caves, near Millinocket, Maine
on May 14, 2012, at 10:17 p.m.
Difficulty: Moderate. The 1-mile trail to the ice caves has tricky footing due to large, exposed roots and glacial erratics. This trail is easy and short enough for children, but the ice caves themselves may be dangerous for children because of the ladders and slippery ice. [blip.tv http://blip.tv/play/AYL3i1cA] How to ...
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Where in the woods am I?
on May 14, 2012, at 9:49 a.m.
I woke up early on my birthday, May 12, to go on a special journey into the enchanted woods of Maine with hiking buddies Derek Runnells and Kim Spaulding. Looking at the photos and captions below, guess where I chose to hike for my birthday. The winner gets an internet ...
Presque Isle native Rock Anthony snags lead in first feature film
Landing a villainous role on the hit television series “Glee” last year launched Rock Anthony, a Presque Isle native, into a Hollywood whirlwind of success. Most recently, the young actor wrapped up filming as the lead role in the independent feature film “ Walbob’s.” “[My family] has been freaking out ...
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Wildlife Film Festival coming to Bar Harbor
on May 11, 2012, at 2:32 p.m.
A smorgasbord of wildlife, from elephants in Thailand to sluggish sloths, will star in films at Reel Pizza Cinerama in Bar Harbor from May 18 to 21 for the “Maine Wildlife Conservation Film Festival.” More than 30 conservation, natural history and wildlife documentary films will be screened, and nearly all the films ...
Transform the yard into a butterfly haven
In early spring, mourning cloaks entered the gardens of Charlotte Rhoades Park in Southwest Harbor. In search for tree sap, these large, dark butterflies, their wings edged with yellow and vibrant blue spots, wandered the dead plants and budding trees. A hibernating butterfly, it is one of the first to ...
Orono landscape painter honored for spreading love of art
The sun was just peeking over the horizon when Michael Lewis drove up the hill to the University of Maine campus, a trip that had grown familiar since he began teaching at the university in 1966. The sky, ablaze with orange, stirred emotion in Lewis, a powerful reaction that has ...
Coastal field trips spawn Penobscot Bay stewards
SEARSPORT, Maine — Twenty people gathered in the shadow of the Old Vestry of the Penobscot Marine Museum. Fresh morning air, cool and salty, flowed through Searsport, a town deeply connected to the ocean. Clam-digging tools leaned against the back of a truck, revealing the morning’s agenda. “These guys can ...
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1-minute hike: Maine Wildlife Park, Gray, Maine
on May 07, 2012, at 10:01 p.m.
Difficulty: Easy. All woodland trails and roads are short and the majority of them are traversable by wheelchair and stroller. [blip.tv http://blip.tv/play/AYL2qUwA] How to get there: The park is located at 56 Game Road in Gray. From the Maine Turnpike, take Exit 63 and turn left on Route 115. Drive ...
Rockland craftsman honored for fine furniture making
The oldest craft organization in America, the Society of Arts & Crafts, has honored Rockland furniture maker Brian Reid with their 2012 Artist Award. Reid is one of the three artists who received this biennial award, and his work will be shown in an exhibition through June 30 at the ...
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Where in the woods am I?
on May 07, 2012, at 10:19 a.m.
I spy with my little eye … animals. Everywhere. Chipmunks and red squirrels are plentiful in Maine, but I also snapped photos of a black bear, goose and raven, among other creatures, for this week’s “1-minute hike.” If you’ve ever been to this place, you’ll probably recognize it from the ...
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Revamped mountain lion exhibit opens at Maine Wildlife Park
The last mountain lion in Maine was shot in 1938 near the Quebec border, or at least that’s the consensus. But throughout the years, Mainers have called in multiple sightings of the large wildcats, unmistakable because of their long, sweeping tail. “They’re kind of the bigfoot of Maine,” said Curt ...
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Tunes to pick up the pace
on May 03, 2012, at 11:55 a.m.
When I’m running in the forest, bird song and rustling leaves can keep me entertained; but most of the time, I walk out my front door and run on the side of the road. That’s when I need my iPod to drown out the sound of passing cars and my ...
Brewer couple builds ‘the perfect campfire’
“The perfect campfire” wasn’t planned. The Pattersons, a Brewer family of four, were toasting marshmallows over their custom-made campfire ring at Southwest Harbor’s Smuggler’s Den when neighboring campers took notice of the unusual sight and approached the Pattersons’ roaring fire. Typical campfire rings aren’t much to look at. After about ...
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1-minute hike: Orono Bog Boardwalk, Bangor and Orono, Maine
on May 01, 2012, at 2:51 p.m.
Difficulty: Easy. Benches are located at least every 200 feet. This boardwalk, along with the 0.25-mile woodland trail leading to it, is handicap accessible and great for walking strollers. [blip.tv http://blip.tv/play/AYL1zh4A] How to get there: From Bangor, drive toward Orono on Stillwater Avenue (by the Bangor Mall) and turn left ...
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Taking a blog leap into running
on April 30, 2012, at 1:28 p.m.
What is a “blog leap,” you say? A “blog leap” is posting something on your blog, thus committing yourself. I’m going to start running again. There. I did it. I used to run at least three times a week. I used to be able to run 10 miles. But I ...
Maine tales flood bookstores this spring
A wave of fresh books is hitting bookstores this spring. But before you start shopping the shelves for a stack of summer reads, consider trying out a few books with a local connection. To help you sift through the many new titles emerging this spring, here’s a list of some ...
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