Deirdre Fleming covers the outdoors for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram, and has been a newspaper reporter in Maine for 25 years - and an outdoor writer for the past 20. During that time, she’s seen biologists trap 500-pound bear, watched fishermen land high-jumping makos, camped on Moosehead Lake in the winter, and retraced Gov. Percival Baxter’s first trip to Mt. Katahdin. She is often asked, but still does not know her favorite wildland in Maine. A graduate of Georgetown University and the University of Missouri, she lives with her husband in Buxton near the Saco River, where they both fly fish.
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PublishedApril 19, 2021
Outdoor track: Some coaches wonder if state meets will be feasible
The Maine Principals’ Association is sorting out the logistical challenges of gathering hundreds of athletes, coaches, officials and spectators during a pandemic.
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PublishedApril 19, 2021
Outdoor track: Athletes to watch in southern Maine
These track and field athletes haven’t competed in Maine since the winter of 2020, but they’re ready to roll.
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PublishedApril 19, 2021
Outdoor track: Teams to watch in southern Maine
These perennial favorites are still loaded with talent, even if they haven’t competed in Maine in more than a year.
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PublishedApril 18, 2021
State agency seeking input from striper fishermen
The Maine Department of Marine Resources wants feedback on striped bass management from saltwater fishermen and guides.
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PublishedApril 18, 2021
Some of Maine’s trails are in disrepair, but help may be on the way
The Maine Appalachian Trail Club is planning a new $1.3 million facility in Skowhegan that will offer land managers a venue to teach trail-building skills.
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PublishedApril 11, 2021
Better act fast: Campground reservations at Maine state parks are on a record pace
If you’re considering a stay, here are some features you can expect at Maine’s 12 state park campgrounds.
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PublishedApril 9, 2021
Falmouth’s Sofie Matson named Maine’s Gatorade Runner of the Year
The four-time winner of the honor has committed to run for Columbia University next year.
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PublishedApril 5, 2021
Pandemic has fueled a surge in fishing, including newbies to the sport
Maine fishing guides and officials across New England report there was greater interest in fishing in 2020, and some anticipate it will remain that way this year.
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PublishedApril 4, 2021
Skiers rave about upgrades, atmosphere in Saddleback’s first year back
Now operating under new ownership, the ski area in Rangeley was open this winter for the first time since 2015.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2021
Need a new fishing hole? Try this go-to list
With the traditional opening day of open-water season upon us, we asked several skilled anglers for recommendations.
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