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Latest Maine Fish and Wildlife Magazine Now Online! Take our fish quiz!

Written on September 3rd, 2010 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.no shouts

The quarterly magazine is a snapshot of what people love – Maine’s outdoors. Each issue features programs, initiatives and projects being worked on by MDIF&W employees, with web links to resources readers may find useful. The magazine can be viewed at www.mefishwildlife.com or just click http://www.flipseekpubs.com/publication/?i=45278.

Mainers Urged To Sign Up For Free Disposal Of Banned, Unusable Pesticides

Written on September 3rd, 2010 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.no shouts

It’s not uncommon for new owners of older homes or farms in Maine to discover they have inherited hazardous waste—caches of old pesticides around their property. Old chemicals like DDT, lead arsenate, 2,4,5-T, and chlordane are often discovered in barns, basements, sheds, or garages. When these discoveries are made, homeowners quickly learn that disposal of old chemicals can be complicated and very expensive.

Northern M.O.S.S.- Maine Outdoor School and Services

Written on August 25th, 2010 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.no shouts

Classes to run September 16th to 19th Calls are coming in regarding our next Guide Preparation Class that will be held September 16-19. We are looking forward to working with [...]

Designing Women Show at Longfellow’s Greenhouses

Written on August 23rd, 2010 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.no shouts

More Info: Suggested $2 Door Donation to benefit the Sexual Assault Crisis and Support Center in Winthrop.
We will have over 20 fantastic exhibitors.

Maine Forest Service Establishes Online Request Form

Written on August 18th, 2010 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.one shout

Woodland owners who would like highly valuable, yet free, professional advice about their woodlots now have a quick and easy online way to request a meeting with a Maine Forest Service (MFS) district forester.

Give Back and Support The Humane Society With The Flashbacks at The Easy Street Lounge

Written on August 16th, 2010 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.no shouts

Help us help the animals. A night of music, dancing, singing along and showing how much we love and support the Humane Society. It’s this simple: August 20th bring your donations ( cat food, dog food, blankets, toys etc…) to the Easy Street Lounge and we’ll take care of the rest. Hallowell, fans of Easy Street Lounge and The Flashbacks; You are hereby challenged to show how much you care.

Maine State Parks Open for State Closure Day; Forest Rangers on Duty

Written on August 3rd, 2010 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.no shouts

Some Maine Department of Conservation staff will continue to be on duty for the August state closure day, according to department officials.

Maine Audubon to Present Program On Climate Change at The Lithgow

Written on August 2nd, 2010 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.no shouts

The Maine Audubon Society will present “Maine Wildlife on the Move,” a PowerPoint program about global climate change, at Lithgow Public Library on Tuesday, August 10 at 6:30 p.m. This joint presentation between Lithgow Library and Albert Church Brown Memorial Library in China is free and open to the public, and will take place in the library’s Reading Room.

Maine Windjammer Newsletter – Power of the Press

Written on July 27th, 2010 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.2 shouts

“I love Maine. If I could live anywhere it would be in Maine.” Samantha Brown, The Travel Channel. Samantha raves about her weekend aboard the Victory Chimes on a cruise jam-packed with great food, sailing and adventure.Watch it. Read it.

Hit the Trail and Make a Long-Distance Journey of It

Written on July 20th, 2010 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.no shouts

In preparation for an upcoming presentation at the 10th anniversary celebration of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, which will be held Saturday and Sunday, July 24-25, in Rangeley, I got to thinking about the allure of long-distance trails. Long-distance trails possess a magic in that from any point on the trail, one can envision the route continuing “just around the bend” for days and days, if not weeks. Around each river bend or summit crest, new discoveries await.

Northern Forest Canoe Trail Celebration Set for July 24th and 25th

Written on July 16th, 2010 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.no shouts

Canoe and kayak outings, an international paddling challenge, and fireworks over Saddleback Mountain are planned for the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) Paddlers Rendezvous in Rangeley July 24-25.

Any Deer Permit Lottery Applications Now Available

Written on July 10th, 2010 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.no shouts

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is accepting applications for the annual Any-Deer (Antlerless) Permit Lottery, and hunters will find it easy to enter online. To apply, go to www.mefishwildlife.com and select “Any Deer Permit” from the top or right side of the screen.

Earning Their Keep: A Story of Maine Windjammers

Written on July 9th, 2010 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.no shouts

For guests looking to enjoy a few extra days in downeast Maine either before or after their windjammer cruise, the Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport is a must! As Maine’s oldest maritime museum, the campus consists of 13 historic buildings, including ship captains’ homes, an early town hall, and two boat houses. Eight of the buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places, and together they represent Searsport when it was a bustling port during the Age of Sail.

Maine State Parks Open for State Closure Day, Holiday Weekend; Forest Rangers on Duty

Written on July 2nd, 2010 by George L. Tibbetts Jr.one shout

Some Maine Department of Conservation staff will continue to be on duty for the July state closure day and over the July 4 weekend, according to department officials. Maine state [...]

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