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This guide will help you paddle your way through western Maine

by Rebecca Richard 22 hours agoJuly 22, 2026

From rentals on Wilson Lake to delivered boats in Rangeley and shuttle-supported river trips in Bethel, western Maine offers several ways to paddle without owning a kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard.

Community, Do This, Guides, Life & Culture, Maine

Get lost with us on a Sunday drive through western Maine

by Staff Report May 31, 2026June 15, 2026

Feel like a leisurely drive on a beautiful day? Want to enjoy all the scenery that western Maine has to offer? We’ve got the guide for you.

Community, News

Turner man uses belt to help save life of motorcyclist whose arm was severed in accident

by Donna M. Perry May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

John Nelson said he used his U.S. Marine Corps training after he saw a motorcyclist go airborne on Route 4 in Turner on Sunday.

Community, Do This, Guides, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Outdoors, The Maine Forecast

Chasing waterfalls: A guide to western Maine’s best water features

by Rebecca Richard May 4, 2026May 14, 2026

A western Maine driving route brings together waterfalls, swimming holes, and lake and river stops across the mountains.

Business, Community, Maine, News

Maine lawmakers debating use of unclaimed bottle bill deposits

by Rebecca Richard April 13, 2026April 14, 2026

The bill aims to direct leftover funds to environmental programs, but Franklin County redemption center owners argue the money should support the existing program.

Maine, News, Outdoors, The Maine Forecast

Spring is coming to western Maine. But first, mud.

by Rebecca Richard March 10, 2026March 30, 2026

As winter gives way to spring in Maine, mud season brings thawing ground, soft roads, frost heaves and temporary weight limits that affect daily travel and outdoor activity.

Maine, News, Outdoors, The Maine Forecast

Why some snow squeaks and some snow packs like cement

by Rebecca Richard March 3, 2026February 27, 2026

The new White Mountains Almanac explains how temperature and humidity determine snow crystal structure, influencing snow quality and winter conditions across western Maine.