GRAY — Certified firearm and archery safety instructors for the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Center in Bryant Pond, will give hands-on practice with an introduction to the sports of archery and laser rifle target shooting from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 12, at […]
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For local vet, lynx is ‘just another day at the office’
AUBURN — A local veterinarian is no stranger to cats, but one of his Wednesday patients was a little bigger — and wilder — than the others. And there’s a Facebook photo to prove it. Officials from the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray brought a 4-year-old Canadian lynx to Stephen Kinney’s Auburn Animal Center this […]
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Annual two-day Attean Family Pow Wow at Maine Wildlife Park
GRAY — Native American tribal representatives from Maine, New England and around the country will come to Maine Wildlife Park Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 12 and 13, with native dancers, drummers, craft vendors, singers and traditional food booths. This event is a celebration of Native American heritage and culture, offering entertainment, education and fun all weekend […]
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Chain saw artists to demonstrate at Maine Wildlife Park
GRAY — The popular Chainsaw Wildlife Art display will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at the Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. The public is invited to watch and photograph three professionals from Maine carve wildlife images. Ron Carlson of China began woodcarving in the mid-1960s and enjoyed the hobby […]
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'Bug Man' to visit Maine Wildlife Park
GRAY — Retired science teacher Jon Wallace will present a program on bugs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 1, at the Maine Wildlife Park on Route 26. The exhibit will show some of the world’s largest bugs and how they relate to some of the bugs familiar to Maine. There will be […]
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Trust to conduct boat inspections RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust will conduct courtesy boat inspections in the region. The free inspection is part of an educational program designed to teach the public to prevent the spread of invasive plants and animals by inspecting boats and trailers. Historian to speak on WWI HEBRON — […]
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Maine Forest Service, Maine Nordmenn to present interactive events at Maine Wildlife Park
GRAY — A local district forest ranger from the Maine Forest Service will demonstrate and display the tools of the trade from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20. Participants will be able to inspect the ranger’s truck, loaded with 1,500 pounds of fire equipment and initial response gear. A special photo opportunity for […]
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Archery, laser shooting with 4-H shooting sports at Maine Wildlife Park
GRAY — Certified firearm and archery safety instructors for the Maine Deptartment of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Center in Bryant Pond will host a hands-on practice for the safe sport of archery and laser rifle target shooting from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at […]
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Maine Savvy Caregiver 1 training FARMINGTON — SeniorsPlus announces Savvy Caregiver 1 training, scheduled in Franklin county. This training is designed to teach caregivers how to take care of themselves, reduce stress, and communicate more easily with individuals suffering from dementia. This is a six-week workshop, with each session lasting two hours. This class is […]
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Maine Wildlife Park to open for season April 15
GRAY — The Maine Wildlife Park on Route 26 will open for the 2017 season at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 15 — just in time for school vacation week. Park staff have been working diligently to remove enough snow for paths to be cleared. Most wildlife exhibits will be open, and the parking lot and […]