Birding: Rare sightings occur even at this time of year

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Published
November 10, 2019

Birding: Rare sightings occur even at this time of year

A tropical kingbird, native to Mexico and South America, was reported Down East in late October.
Published
November 10, 2019

Hunting: Among dominant bucks, yearlings dominate the population

Yearlings account for nearly 50 percent of the state's annual buck harvest, in part because of their impetuous behavior, but mostly because there are more of them compared to the big, old bucks.
Published
November 10, 2019

Canoeing in Maine: Exploring Woodward Point in Brunswick

The western shoreline of New Meadows River makes for a wonderful paddle on a sunny November day.
Published
November 10, 2019

Hiking: Weather and terrain get tougher on Pacific Crest Trail

Shorter days and snow in the Cascades present challenges as our columnist nears the end.
Published
November 7, 2019

Saddleback sale agreement lifts hopes for long-closed ski area to get up and running

After four years of uncertainty, the ski area near Rangeley is expected to reopen in 2020 under the ownership of a Boston investment company.
Published
November 4, 2019

Cash-strapped Maine Huts & Trails will keep lodges open this winter, but guests will be on their own

The nonprofit's board of directors met Monday and committed to staying open this winter on a self-service basis, having met a critical fundraising goal.
Published
November 3, 2019

Hunting: ‘Now what?’ How to field dress a deer

So you've bagged your deer. Good for you! Now you need to know how to handle the carcass to preserve the meat.
Published
November 3, 2019

Hiking in Maine: Remarkable vistas atop Mt. Abraham

What makes this peak so special is the huge amount of alpine terrain it supports.
Published
November 3, 2019

Fishing retreat for men fighting cancer comes to Maine

Ten men from across the Northeast gather in Grand Lake Stream for the first Reel Recovery retreat in the state.
Published
November 2, 2019

As hunting season begins, some areas hope that local deer herds will take a hit

Bonus permits – allowing hunters to take two deer rather than just one – issued for Georgetown and two other areas aim to bring whitetail populations to a manageable size.