Fish seek cooler depths, mosquitoes breed in the shallows and bears, snakes and ants go farther afield.
Outdoors
The 26 most beautiful places to see in Maine
No matter where you go in this state, there’s something unique to gawk at, but we’ve culled together a list of just some of the finest spots to get an eyeful of Maine.
It’s Worth the Trip: Great biking along the East Coast Greenway
A trail that will stretch all the way to Florida offers many highlights in Maine.
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UPCOMING Live music in nature, all day Aug. 21. in Jefferson Hidden Valley Nature Center is hosting its fifth annual Live Edge Music Festival with four acts and a female belly dancing troupe performing in the heart of the nature center. Local food and craft beer also will be offered. The nature center is home […]
Kayak trips at Wells Reserve offer recreation, exploration
While easy paddling and a lesson make the trips popular, the intent is to teach about ecology.
As drought takes toll on trout and salmon, state urges anglers: Go easy on the fish
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife recommends steps to reduce harm to the fish as stream levels drop and water temperatures rise.
Under new law, bow hunters required to have archery license, safety course
Bow hunters will no longer be allowed to hunt with a firearm license.
Looking for easy hikes with memorable views?
Our guide offers you six must-do walkabouts.
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TUESDAY Cross River Preserve, 10 a.m. in Boothbay Harbor The Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Nature Hike series meets weekly and visits a different preserve each time for a moderately paced, hour-long hike. The event is free and open to the public. Meet at the trailhead parking lot on Route 27, 3.2 miles north of the […]
Birding: Some sparrows flourish in a cityscape
The house sparrow, which readily nests in cavities, is rarely found outside human-altered environments.