State eases rules on drinking in state parks

Outdoors

Published
July 25, 2019

State eases rules on drinking in state parks

A permit system is being used for specific events such as weddings and private parties in state parks.
Published
July 21, 2019

Maine anglers partial to bass – even though it’s from away

Native fish may get the glory, but bass, be they largemouth or small, get the love.
Published
July 21, 2019

Birding: What’s in a name? A lot, it turns out

Some thought-provoking ideas emerge when birders put together the annual supplement to the American Ornithologists Society's Check-list of North American Birds.
Published
July 15, 2019

Suspect in Appalachian Trail killing found incompetent to stand trial

James L. Jordan had previously threatened multiple hikers before killing a 16-year Army veteran and stabbing another hiker on the trail in Virginia.
Published
July 14, 2019

Hiking: Walking carefree from morning to evening – the latest dispatch from the Pacific Crest Trail

In the spring, Carey Kish set out to hike from Mexico to Canada. Despite challenges, life on the trail is good. Very good.
Published
July 14, 2019

Glamping, new this summer at Maine state parks, draws fans from many camps

When you spend time in the great outdoors, are you a rough-it or a take-it-easy sort? Both kinds of campers, it turns out, get along just fine.
Published
July 14, 2019

Canoeing: Exploring the eastern arm of Sebasticook Lake in Newport

Songbirds, loons, fishermen and you – this is a rare quiet spot for canoeing in Maine in July.
Published
July 10, 2019

Video: Hummingbirds show speed and grace in slow-motion, close-up view

Videographer Roger McCord spends a month capturing enough footage for a 3-minute film.
Published
July 10, 2019

Maine to drop deer permits by 20% after exceeding doe harvest goal

The lottery for the 68,145 any-deer permits is open until Aug. 15, and the drawing for the fall hunt will be held on Sept. 6.
Published
July 7, 2019

It’s Worth the Trip: From the first step, the Waterboro Barrens feel different

The preserve, managed by The Nature Conservancy, is home to rare plants, diverse wildlife and an ecotype that usually falls prey to development.