Driving in Maine’s working forestland, whether to fish, hunt or camp, requires survival skills

Outdoors

Published
October 14, 2018

Driving in Maine’s working forestland, whether to fish, hunt or camp, requires survival skills

Flat tires are so common in the big woods, travelers simply expect them.
Published
October 14, 2018

Birding: Adding departures to arrivals

A project takes on the difficult task of determining when migrating birds leave for the winter.
Published
October 11, 2018

Maine takes emergency steps to keep out a disease fatal to deer, moose

Chronic wasting disease has been found in Quebec herds, and Maine wildlife officials say the disease, which is always fatal, could devastate the state’s deer and moose populations if left unchecked.
Published
October 10, 2018

Maine state parks drawing record numbers of users in 2018

State officials say more than 255,500 campers stayed in state parks through Sept. 30, breaking the record of 254,789 set for all 12 months of 2016.
Published
October 7, 2018

Hunting: Lamenting the idea that got away

Our columnist had an idea for the perfect duck decoy but never followed through.
Published
October 7, 2018

Adaptive climbing team with roots in Maine ready for the next adventure

After completing Canada’s Lotus Flower Tower, Maureen Beck and Jim Ewing are planning their next big climb.
Published
October 4, 2018

Another duck hunter rescued from mud, this time in New Hampshire

The 79-year-old man was submerged up to his neck in a swamp, and was found after 33 hours.
Published
October 2, 2018

Fearing changes to Endangered Species Act, conservationists point to bald eagle’s soaring success

The 50th annual bald eagle cruise on Merrymeeting Bay highlights the robust comeback of the species.
Published
September 30, 2018

One foot in front of the other adds up to 14 Maine 4,000-footers

The bucket list item for Katahdin’s peaks – plus 12 – has been checked. And there are photos to prove it.
Published
September 30, 2018

Birding: Technology makes for a different experience

The sounds and pictures of birds are so much better than generations ago.