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Outdoors
It’s Worth the Trip: Mount Kineo provides a dramatic sight with plenty of history
On the eastern shore of Moosehead Lake, Mount Kineo State Park is only accessible by water.
Saltwater fishing report
If you are a recreational saltwater angler, Maine law may require you to register with the Maine Saltwater Recreational Fishing Registry. To learn more or to register, visit maine.gov/saltwater or call 633-9505. OFFSHORE Changes have been made in the cod and haddock regulations for 2017. Anglers cannot retain any Atlantic cod and the minimum size […]
Canoeing in Maine: Salt Pond free-for-all, fun for all
Paddling options are plentiful in Blue Hill. Add in some significant tidal action to watch – or challenge yourself – and it’s a trip worth making.
Hunting: Preparations for bear season start months before opening day
The process begins with scouting locations, securing permission for land access and gathering bait.
Birding: DNA technology gives us new insights into taxonomy
We can now see that some bird species with very similar structures descended from very different ancestors.
Saltwater fishing report
If you are a recreational saltwater angler, Maine law may require you to register with the Maine Saltwater Recreational Fishing Registry. To learn more or to register, visit maine.gov/saltwater or call 633-9505. OFFSHORE As of Wednesday night, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has closed the Atlantic Bluefin General and Charter/Headboat categories (when fishing commercially) […]
It’s Worth the Trip: Crocker Pond a hidden gem too good to keep secret
The smallest campground in the White Mountain National Forest offers great hiking and paddling.
Former Penobscot chief will speed-hike from Mount Washington to Mount Katahdin
Barry Dana’s journey during the Katahdin 100 will be done in honor of his late uncle, Cliff Phillips.
Saltwater fishing report
If you are a recreational saltwater angler, Maine law may require you to register with the Maine Saltwater Recreational Fishing Registry. To learn more or to register, visit maine.gov/saltwater or call 633-9505. OFFSHORE Congratulations to John Harmon and the crew of the Banshee for their 719-pound first-place tuna in last week’s Sturdivant Island tournament. In […]