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August 05, 2008
Never too young

The stereotype is that Mainers are born with a hunting rifle in one hand and a fishing rod in the other.

The truth is, lots of Mainers have no experience in hunting or fishing at all. So how will they teach their kids these important Maine skills?

The short answer is the Maine Youth Field Day, on Saturday, Aug. 16.

This free event, put on by the Scarborough Fish and Game Association, introduces youngsters to orienteering, archery, firearms safety and shooting, an obstacle course, and some basics of outdoor survival.

The all-day event is free for children ages 8 to 15, but they must pre-register and come with a parent or responsible adult.

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Ray Routhier is a dad who is morally opposed to paying for fun. He's 44, and a New Hampshire native (meaning he's morally opposed to a lot of things) and has been writing for daily newspapers for 20 years. He lives in South Portland with his wife Jessica and two daughters, Sophie, 4, and Dinah, 1. The family also includes two cats, twelve Barbies and 47 Polly Pockets. As a family, they love going to Portland Sea Dogs games, walking down to Willard Beach, dancing to the "Powdermilk Biscuit" song on public radio's "A Prairie Home Companion," and finding new stuff to do.



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