Stories about Orono Bog Boardwalk
In July, set aside stitching and think about it
In July, I like to set aside knitting, crocheting and embroidery in favor of thinking about it. It’s summer and the out-of-doors is resplendent with so much color, texture and shape it almost leaves me dazed. Everywhere I go I see inspiration for needlework projects. On my evening walk I ...
Orono activists to get Hands of Peace Award
ORONO, Maine — Local citizen-activists Ron and Lee Davis will be honored with the Hands of Peace Award at the 22nd annual Harvest Supper from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Church of Universal Fellowship at 82 Main St. The potluck supper is open to the public ...
Two charged in Orono Bog Boardwalk vandalism case
ORONO — Two teenagers from Bangor have been identified as suspects in last week’s break-in and vandalism at the Orono Bog Boardwalk. Charged with criminal mischief were Tyler Thomas, 18, and a 16-year-old boy whose name was not released, Orono police Capt. Josh Ewing said Wednesday. Thomas also was arrested ...
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Vandals caught on camera breaking into Orono Bog Boardwalk
ORONO, Maine — Four youngsters were caught by a video surveillance camera breaking into the Orono Bog Boardwalk last week and police are asking for the public’s help in identifying them. Three benches were vandalized. Two girls and two boys in their late teens or early 20s are seen in ...
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19-hour bird trip yields grouse, falcons, scoters
Birders like having a big day in May — a day when we find as many bird species as we can. Some birders start at midnight and go birding for 24 hours. Not us; we start at 4 in the morning and end our day at 11 in the evening, ...
Recreation news in Greater Bangor
on June 01, 2011, at 10:08 p.m.
Bear walk BANGOR, Maine — Dubbed by some the “black ghost” of the Maine woods, the black bear is one of the forest’s most mysterious and often feared mammals. Join amateur naturalist Ryan Robbins who has been documenting black bears in and around Rolland F. Perry City Forest and the ...
Orono Bog Boardwalk opening Sunday
on April 29, 2011, at 10:18 p.m.
ORONO, Maine — An army of volunteers is getting ready for the Orono Bog Boardwalk’s ninth season, which opens Sunday. Dozens of volunteers and supporters recently organized as Friends of Orono Bog Boardwalk. The group will promote the wise use of the boardwalk and help with its financial future and ...
Orono man enters not guilty pleas in Cable kidnapping, murder
Maine House deals final blow to Medicaid expansion
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American Lung Association retires number of cyclist killed in Trek Across Maine
UMaine basketball assistant coaches pursue new jobs
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