Saturn will be a highlight, at its most southerly in the sky.
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It’s Worth the Trip: Midcoast Mainers love Pemaquid Peninsula
Plus there’s so much more to explore along this coastal paradise.
Hunting: Sometimes a tom’s just not that into you
It can be hard to call a turkey when he’s already got his hens.
Canoeing in Maine: For birds and beauty, it’s Shapleigh Pond
The pond about 15 miles north of Sanford offers an amazing variety of birdlife.
Hunting: A turkey hunter or just hunting turkeys?
There are ways to tell who knows what’s going on, and who can only wish to know.
Birding: Make plans for a Big Day this spring, and see all you can see
Whether the birds are heading north or south, this is the time of year to catch migrations.
Islesboro’s deer problem puts residents ‘in limbo’
The island’s three-year hunt did little to cull the deer herd or decrease incidents of Lyme disease.
What’s Up in May: Bright planets, a bright asteroid and a meteor shower
This month’s highlights also include the possibility of two comets visible to the naked eye.
The search for shed antlers has become a popular pastime
Finding antlers shed by deer and moose over the winter has become a passion for a number of Mainers.
Outdoor calendar
THURSDAY Fat Bike Camp, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Wiscasset A free fat bike camp will be offered to kids ages 9 to 14 by the Midcoast Conservancy at the Wiscasset Recreation Center. Fat bikes and helmets will be provided. Registration is required. Call 389-5150 or go to midcoastconservancy.org. FRIDAY Hawk Watch, 9 a.m. to […]