The camp is more than just a place for outdoor experiences; it helps disadvantaged kids learn life skills for successful careers.
Outdoors
Maine’s bear hunt nears as hunters ready their doughnuts
The actual hunt doesn’t begin until late summer but hunters may place bait out at the end of July.
Neighbors of Acadia National Park make it part of their daily lives
Locals who live beside the popular park embrace it.
Dry weather brings bears out of the Maine woods
Complaints of nuisance bears have shot up here and elsewhere in New England as the animals search for food.
Ahead of busy beach weekend, watch video on recognizing, surviving rip currents
Watching this NOAA video could make a big difference if you should find yourself caught in one.
What’s Up in July: It’s a good month for viewing the planets, especially Jupiter
While our largest planet gets a visit from the Juno spacecraft, there’s still lots to see from here.
Birding: Rails are heard but seldom seen
A sighting of two king rails in Wells excites birders.
Sebago Lake Land Reserve open for business
The Portland Water District trail system is a success.
Education effort, permit system begin for ‘thru-hikers’ at Mount Katahdin
An Appalachian Trail group opens an information center and officials track climbers as the rising number of users puts a strain on Baxter State Park.