They say it affords life lessons, healthy habits, and meaningful time with their kids.
Deirdre Fleming
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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State biologists propose 40% increase in any-deer permits this fall
For the 3rd time in 4 years, a record number of deer permits has been proposed in an effort to shrink the whitetail population, particularly in southern, coastal and central Maine.
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12-year-old’s art work reflects her love of nature
An oil painting by Ariah Lowell of Biddeford placed third in the National Youth Duck Stamp competition.
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These island getaways are just a ferry ride away
Three islands in Casco Bay offer plenty of outdoor adventures just beyond the Portland mainland.
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Bill seeks to limit size of ‘side-by-side’ ATVs on state trail system
The legislation, sponsored by Republican Rep. Tim Theriault of China, would increase annual registration fees by $25 to help pay for repairing the state’s trails, 80 percent of which are on private property.
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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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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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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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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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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.