The annual Megunticook Lake ice-out dispatch from the lake association confirmed that April 13 marked ice-out day. Megunticook joined Damariscotta Lake for the April 13 honors this year.
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Outdoors
Ragged Mountain Sports shifts to rental skis management
CAMDEN — The winds of change continue to blow through the Camden Snow Bowl, as the municipality-owned ski mountain reevaluates contracts with vendors who operate private business operations there…
Youth Skiing
The skiing duo of Lake and Jett Lindelof of Swanville and Islesboro recently wrapped up a great ski season that brought the brothers much skiing excitement and experience as they individually…
WALDOBORO — Heading into the spring, and hoping that the parade of nor’easters is over, the Waldoboro Conservation Commission has planned an ambitious series of goals and activities for the next…
From the outdoors
This column was first published in 2014, but a walk around Beauchamp Point, Rockport, in early April features the skunk cabbage decked out in spring color. What is this wild cabbage?…
Riley School offers Discovery Camp for April Vacation, April 16 -20. Each day’s activities will include Outdoor Exploration, Field Science, Movement Arts and Yoga, and Studio…
Georges River Trout Unlimited (TU) encourages teens from Midcoast and Downeast age 13-17 who enjoy fishing and the outdoors to apply to Maine TU Trout Camp. Applications are due April 15.
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Snapshot
Cynthia Wheeler spotted this eagle on Sand Street, in Camden, on March 26. The eagles that frequent Millville like to feed in the Megunticook River, which runs through the Camden neighborhood.…
Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust hires Landon Fake
BUCKSPORT—Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust has hired Landon Fake as its new executive director. Fake will officially start in April, following the departure of long-time Director Cheri…
Now part of Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy
Camden recently became Maine’s first municipality to join the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy, an international alliance of municipal governments seeking to reduce greenhouse gas…
Mark your calendar, make your plans, call your friends from afar and make tracks to Camden!
CAMDEN — The past two March nor'easter storms dropped more than 36 inches of new snow on Ragged Mountain, allowing for an extended season of outdoor fun and activities! During the month of March,…
Snow crazy!
MIDCOAST — Flurries late Monday afternoon provided a preview of the impending storm that would cover the majority of the state in snow throughout the day Tuesday and Tuesday night.
Snow was…
Creativity takes to the slopes of Ragged Mountain
CAMDEN — Skies were bright and spirits ran high March 11 at the Camden Snow Bowl for the sixth annual Cardboard Box Derby, which drew 34 adventurous and creative teams to the hill for the unique…
CAMDEN — Given the heavy March 8 snowfall, the Camden Snow Bowl is opening the mountain and starting the lifts Friday, from noon to 6 p.m., and again on Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Annika Rogers competes on world stage
ISLESBORO — When Annika Rogers fastens her snowshoes to her sneakers and steps into the winter air, her legs swing into action and her mind slows down. Adjusting earbuds and turning up the music,…
How do you identify a tree if it has no leaves? The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) invites the public to the first event in the Stewardship Series to learn how to identify trees in winter on…
In response to the outdoor community’s desire to get out and enjoy trails in all seasons, Georges River Land Trust has partnered with Sidecountry Sports, Bay Chiropractic Center…
Kerry Gross covered 5,800 miles and interviewed 27 inspirational women
CAMDEN—One year ago, we interviewed Camden native Kerry Gross, who was about to embark on a cross-country bicycle tour from San Francisco back home to Maine. Her goal? To interview inspirational…
Midcoast Athletics
In the season finale Monday, Feb. 26, the Camden Hills alpine boys and girls ski teams both were recognized by their competitors as having the best sportsmanship throughout the season.
The…
Unpredictable weather presented all kinds of conditions
BELFAST — The first annual Winter Hoopla came to a wintry conclusion Sunday, February 25, with blustery conditions that grew to include steady snowfall in the early afternoon.
The three-day…
Meditations
We walk through patches of snow across an unpaved parking lot that edges a salt marsh, peering out into the frozen marsh in hopes of finding a Snowy Owl. So far we've been unsuccessful at picking…
Sunday a record-breaker for ticket sales and rentals
CAMDEN — The three-to-five or more inches of snow that graced the Camden Snow Bowl Saturday night added just enough new cover to transform Ragged Mountain into outstanding Sunday and Monday skiing…
Camden board endorses plan to outfit chairlifts to haul bikes up the hill
CAMDEN — Either this summer or next summer — it wasn’t completely decided — the double chairlift at the Camden Snow Bowl, which goes partially up Ragged Mountain, may likely be outfitted with…
CUSHING —The Georges River Land Trust has partnered with the Cushing Community School to develop a new after school program at the Langlais Sculpture Preserve. Beginning with an introduction and…
BANGOR — Do you have an idea that could improve conservation in Maine?
The USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants…
Midcoast Athletics
FARMINGTON — The Camden Hills alpine ski team competed in the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference championship on Saturday, Feb. 10 at Titcomb Mountain in Farmington.
The girls Windjammer…
Locals and some not so local took the lead
CAMDEN — They came, they played, they swamped, slid and swore through the slush. They had a blast and so did the rest of the community at the 28th annual Toboggan Championships Feb. 9-11 at the…
Rockport photographer Isaac Remsen captured the scene on Hosmer Pond — Tobogganville — and the scene at the Feb. 10 start of the 2018 Toboggan National Championships at the Camden Snow Bowl.
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Photo gallery of two- and three-person toboggan teams
CAMDEN – The empty toboggan commemorating the legacy of Jack R. Williams, Sr, sailed down the chute with ease as another local, Galadria Scattoloni, sang the national anthem. But then, unlike all…
CAMDEN – Let the fun begin. The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. It all kicked off today at the Camden Snow Bowl for the 2018 U.S Toboggan Nationals. Two person teams registered and…
BELFAST — Maine Farmland Trust Gallery opened 2018 with a multi-media show that recalls the summer season. Six visual artists with strong ties to Maine, a historical writing resident,…
‘I’m back in the saddle, again’
CAMDEN — Many in the community have been following the personal journey of Ragged Mountain Toboggan Chute Master Stuart Young since he…
education and conservation
The Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition, in partnership with Searsport Shores Oceanfront Camping, will offer the Penobscot Bay Stewards Program to area residents. This is a unique…
Midcoast Athletics
CAMDEN — The Camden Hills boys and girls alpine ski teams hosted a slalom race Wednesday, Jan. 31 at the Camden Snow Bowl.
The Camden Hills boys team finished the day with 362 points and…
2018 Camden Winterfest
ROCKLAND – The girls’ combined siren song of high pitched moans continued back on land, lingering for another moment as they wiped the ice water from their bare skin.
Steam wafted from…
Tori Willaeur of Owls Head has joined the Trekkers’ Board of Directors.
Willauer is an experienced facilitator, climber and wilderness instructor.…
Midcoast Athletics
CAMDEN — The Camden Snow Bowl hosted the Maine Junior Ski League for the first annual “Race to the Sea” middle school race Saturday, Jan. 27.
The top three teams in the league participated…
On these bitterly cold days of the new year, as harbors grow a skin of ice and frosty sea smoke clouds the horizon, it's hard to imagine that on an exposed island out in the frigid bay, gray seals…
Midcoast Athletics
After several date changes due to weather, the annual Marlee Race was held Sunday, Jan. 21 with warm temperatures and 180 kids participating in the slalom race held every year at Kent’s Hill to…
Warning: Rain and warm temperatures late last week deteriorated ice conditions
Game wardens are urging anyone accessing Maine’s lake and ponds to exercise extreme caution. Following yesterday’s rescue of three people from Long Pond in Southwest Harbor, at least nine more…
If you fall through the ice, you should not attempt to climb out immediately. Instead, kick to the surface and get horizontal in the water. Once horizontal, try to slide forward onto the ice. When…
BELFAST — Farms are often the largest remaining blocks of undeveloped land in Maine's coastal communities, and they often contain significant wildlife habitat. But development pressure in coastal…
Midcoast Athletics
FARMINGTON — The Camden Hills varsity skiing team was successful in its competition at Farmington’s Titcomb Mountain on Wednesday, Jan. 10.
The boys team placed fifth with a total score…
Torch 400 or more calories and fulfill your NYE resolutions locally
The shift from the frenzy of the last two holiday weekends into the first week of 2018 kickstarts for many people a natural desire to change up old patterns and start fresh. And for many people…
Georges River Land Trust conserves integral parcel, Habitat for Humanity gains new facility
SOUTH THOMASTON — It isn't often that two local non-profits can benefit from a single gift, one that contributes to the essential missions of both organizations. This month, the Georges River Land…
‘It reminds me of how awesome my small community is’
LINCOLNVILLE BEACH – Baring skin in defiance to an arctic blast that left even the driest spectators wind-slapped and hurting, a small group of extra warm-blooded souls ran into Lincolnville’s…
During winter in Maine, we are surrounded by leafless trees, frozen lawns and barren land. But within a day, Mother…
Maine students grades 5-7 are eligible
PORTLAND — The WinterKids Passport, Maine's original outdoor winter activity discount book, is marking its 20th anniversary season. The program is a great way for Maine families to try new winter…
Most individuals would believe horseback riding a fair-weather sport; however, the Seahorse Stables' IEA (Interscholastic Equestrian Association) runs from September to April and is one of only…
On Belay!
CAMDEN – On belay! The Camden Snow Bowl’s triple chairlift came to a halt during a three-hour training session Sunday, Dec. 17. Ski patrollers hustled to the scene, fastened their carabeeners, and…
