Portland Yacht Services is planning to host the show, now in its 34th year, on the Portland waterfront July 23-25.
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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Attendance at Maine state parks tops 3 million for first time
The number of campers and day-use visitors hit an all-time high in 2020 – even though camping season was delayed two to four weeks because of the pandemic.
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Alpine skiers embracing backpacks during pandemic
Many ski areas have advised visitors to leave their gear in their car – or carry it on their back.
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Fans of the bitter cold share their inspiration
Even when it’s 20-below (or colder), it’s no problem for Mainers who find beauty in the depth of winter.
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Love of nature the prime motivation for amateur photographers
Hobbyists striving for that perfect photo of a moose, otter or fox say spending countless hours outside is key.
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Researchers wonder: Can humans transmit COVID to bats?
Four Maine wildlife rehabilitators are participating in a Tufts University study examining the possibilities of human-to-animal transmission of COVID-19.
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Maine man to attempt Triple Crown of hiking – all in one year
Along with a buddy, Sammy Potter will try to complete hikes of the Appalachian Trail, the Continental Divide Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail in 2021.
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Wayward bird delivers early holiday gift for Maine birders
A rock wren arrived in Ogunquit in late November, marking just the second time the species has been confirmed in Maine.
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Outdoor gifts tell tales of maps, memories and more
Avid nature lovers share their most precious outdoor gifts.
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Nature guides from childhood pass on indelible gift
Sometimes the best presents are not wrapped, but shared together outside.