From boat-tailed grackles to egrets and herons, there is much to see down south.
Outdoors
Maine to begin taking campground reservations for 2016 today
Reservations for Sebago Lake open at 9 a.m. and all other parks follow on Feb. 8.
Maine’s fishing derbies on thin ice this winter
Competitions have been postponed this month as mild weather keeps winter plans from crystallizing.
Teens get avalanche crash course to aid in backcountry safety
At least 14 people have been killed in slides this season, and a class in Washington hopes to raise awareness among the newest generation of outdoor enthusiasts.
Maine’s annual crow hunt to start Friday
There are no bag limits or possession limits on hunting crow.
Iceboating fans ride the wind on frozen lakes
Maine’s melt-and-freeze winters make for an ideal destination for a niche sport.
Radio-collar study vital in understanding moose habits
Biologists hope to learn more about the impact of winter ticks on Maine’s herd.
Hunting: Focus on antler restrictions might miss greater point
Though Maine’s deer harvest is high, it doesn’t tell the whole story.
Merger of land trusts in Midcoast highlights state’s track record
Maine has more land trusts per capita than any other state.