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	<title>Appalachian Mountain Club - Maine Chapter</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 08:13:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Maine Kayak Guide Featured in Down East Magazine</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 08:13:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Maine Chapter member and AMC Board member Elizabeth Ehrenfeld was featured in April&#8217;s Down East Magazine. A registered Maine Guide, microbiology, genetics, and biotechnology teacher at Southern Maine Community College, and sea kayaking guide for the WoodenBoat School and L.L. Bean, round out her portfolio. In this interview, Elizabeth answers questions ranging from how to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Leadership Training</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 07:58:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking to develop your skills as a trip leader? Or how about brush up on your map and compass skills and accident scene management? The Maine Chapter is sponsoring a leadership training on May 31-June 1 at Sugarloaf in Carrabassett Valley. Saturday will involve inter-active sessions in elements of trip planning, leadership styles, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Commute Another Way to Work Week</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 07:51:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking to reduce your carbon footprint? Leaving your car at home is a great way to do this. So join other Mainers in this year’s big statewide transportation event the week of May 12 though 16. Commuters across Maine are welcome and encouraged to take part. Commute Another Way Week promotes healthy, economical and eco-friendly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Register for AMC&#8217;s Mountain Leadership School</title>
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		<comments>http://www.amcmaine.org/register-for-amcs-mountain-leadership-school/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[AMC&#8217;s Mountain Leadership School, now in its 50th year, is a 5-day wilderness leadership training program for new and experienced trip leaders, camp counselors, scout leaders, and others in how to lead safe and effective outdoor trips. Safety, group dynamics, trip planning, leadership styles, map and compass skills, and techniques for minimal impact in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Women Hiking for Women Healing</title>
		<link>http://www.amcmaine.org/women-hiking-for-women-healing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:33:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you a women who likes to hike and wants to hike for a good cause? Consider participating in the Wilderness Heals Annual Pledge Hike, July 18-20 in New Hampshire&#8217;s White Mountains. This 3-day hike offers a range of hiking options for different experience levels, and AMC&#8217;s huts will be used as accommodations for the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Potluck and Presentation: Grand Canyon Rafting!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[On Monday, May 19, 2008, AMC Maine member Fran Leyman will present a slideshow on her experiences rafting through the Grand Canyon. An experienced raft guide, Fran will share her story of 18 days on the Colorado River through video and photographs.   By request, she&#8217;ll also do some bonus storytelling on her rafting [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Earth Day 2008</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[April 22 is Earth Day 2008 for many countries in the Northern Hemisphere.   According to the Earth Day Network, the threat of global warming is this year&#8217;s theme and events will be held around the world.  In celebration, the Green Apple Festival will be held in several cities (with the largest event [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Edition of &#8220;River Guide Maine&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:38:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Calling all paddlers! The fourth edition of &#8220;River Guide Maine&#8221; is now available. Planning a multi-day trip with chances for big rapids on rivers such as the Allagash or the St. John? Or looking for a day trip on a less rigorous river such as the Sheepscot? This guide features detailed descriptions of more than [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Reminder: MESARD Potluck Presentation</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:57:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[A reminder that April&#8217;s potluck and presentation will be Wednesday, April 16, 2008.  The Maine Search And Rescue Dogs (MESARD) organization will present on their search and rescue service, including a visit from their four-legged staff members.
For more information, please click here or on the Calendar link above.
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		<title>Maine Veteran to hike AT for Homeless Veterans</title>
		<link>http://www.amcmaine.org/maine-veteran-to-hike-at-for-homeless-veterans/</link>
		<comments>http://www.amcmaine.org/maine-veteran-to-hike-at-for-homeless-veterans/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:16:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Army Sergeant Jarad Greeley, 25, of Jay is planning to hike the Appalachian Trail to raise awareness of the situation of America&#8217;s homeless veterans.    Per Department of Veterans Affairs sources, approximately 195,000 veterans are homeless on a daily basis, with up to 400,000 experiencing homelessness throughout the year.
He&#8217;ll be joined by Army [...]]]></description>
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