The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has already received 38 nuisance bear reports this spring.
Outdoors
40 Most Beautiful Places in Maine
How many of the state’s natural wonders and scenic spots have you visited? We’ve just added 5 more – Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge, Belgrade Lakes, Chimney Pond, Sebago Lake State Park and Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary – so get going.
Birding: Avian Haven plays critical role in rehab of injured birds
Since 1999, the nonprofit in Freedom has treated more than 26,000 birds, many of them victims of cats and collisions.
What’s Up in May: With spring the Earth wakes up, and the sky also changes
As the weather warms, we can get outside and better enjoy May’s many celestial highlights.
Take a glimpse at the ‘seasons’ of spring
What’s most remarkable is how varied the weather can be within such a short period of time.
Hunting: How many turkeys are too many?
Our columnist relates adventures in other states and yearns for more wild turkeys in Maine.
Looking for a new hike? Go East, young man (and woman)
The easternmost point on the continental U.S., Quoddy Head State Park in Lubec offers beautiful walks in addition to the iconic lighthouse.
Just a concept 25 years ago, the International Appalachian Trail now crosses continents
What started as an idea by three Mainers to link their state to Canada with a hiking trail became a collaboration among more than a dozen countries in North American and across the Atlantic.
Bob Humphrey: The Once and Future King?
Turkeys have long been called the king of North American game birds. But are they?
Maine names new state wildlife division director
Augusta native Nathan Webb has been working for the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife department since 2014.