Monthly Archives: June 2018
Terry Hayes makes lots of commitments on environmental and conservation issues
Terry Hayes is an independent candidate for governor. Today I am sharing her comprehensive responses to a lengthy survey by Maine Audubon. On June 27 I posted the survey responses from Alan Caron, another independent candidate for governor. Neither the Republican nor the Democratic nominees completed the survey, but I am urging them to do […]
Alan Caron makes strong commitments on key environmental and conservation issues
The two independent candidates for governor completed an extensive candidate survey by Maine Audubon, with some great responses, commitments, and plans. Today I am sharing Alan Caron’s responses. On June 29 I will share the responses of Terry Hughes. While neither the Republican or the Democratic nominees answered the survey, I am encouraging them to […]
Time to tell DIFW if you support lots more any deer permits
It’s time to let DIFW know if you support their proposal to issue the most any-deer permits ever. You can send your comments to Becky Orff by email (Becky.Orff@maine.gov) or regular mail (Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Department, 284 State Street 42 SHS, Augusta. ME 04333. Here’s the column I wrote earlier this month about this […]
Not sure I’d call this fun
George and Barbara Bush’s love affair is inspiring
The lovely love story of George and Barbara Bush is inspiring. I must thank their granddaughter Ellie LeBlond Sosa and Kelly Anne Chase for writing this wonderful story. Their book, titled George and Barbara Bush, published by Down East Books, chronicles the Bush’s 77-year love affair that thrived despite their separation in World War II, […]
Girl discovers Bard Owl and saves its baby
Linda and I love Bard owls, so of course I loved Mary Atkinson’s book, Owl Girl, published by Maine Authors Publishing. On the title page, in addition to her autograph, Mary wrote, “Listen for your owl!” And we do. When a group of Bard owls gets excited, they hoot like monkeys. It’s pretty amazing. Mary, […]
Visitor numbers plunge in North Maine Woods
A lot fewer people are visiting and enjoying the lands in the North Maine Woods. That confirms my research when sporting camp owners told me their greatest challenge is the loss of hunters and anglers. In the last eleven years, visitor days fishing in North Maine Woods have declined from 21,143 to 12,365. Hunting days […]