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 www.maine.gov/saltwater or call 207-633-9505. OFFSHORE The National Marine Fisheries Service has not yet set the 2017 groundfish regulations so anglers are still fishing under the 2016 regulations. […]
Outdoors
Birding: The fascinating hummingbird is back
There are many delights watching the ruby-throated hummingbird.
What’s Up in July: Saturn, Jupiter and Venus among the highlights
The first full month of summer offers plenty in the way of sky gazing.
Outdoors Calendar
SUNDAY Youth Field Day, 8 a.m. in Phippsburg The Phippsburg Sportsmen’s Association is hosting a Summer Youth Field Day at the Sportsmen’s Association’s Clubhouse and Outdoor Education Center on Route 209, Main Road, in Phippsburg. There will be hour-long sessions on archery, target shooting, and kayaking. Each activity will be taught by an instructor. All […]
It’s Worth the Trip: Even if you don’t have a car, you can explore trails near and far
By bus or boat, there are plenty of ways to experience the outdoors if you don’t have your own wheels.
Maine Audubon hires longtime L.L. Bean executive as new director
Andy Beahm takes leadership of the conservation group after serving as interim director since January.
Outdoors Calendar
UPCOMING Summer Adventure Races, 9 a.m. June 24, in Jefferson The Midcoast Conservancy and Strong Arm Racing are hosting the Maine Summer Adventure Races at Hidden Valley Nature Center. Both the 3-hour race and 10-hour race will be point-to-point and involve trail running and off-trail orienteering through forests, biking on roads and a sea kayaking […]
Canoeing in Maine: The winding, twisting beauty of Canaan Bog
Canaan Bog is a peaceful cocoon of wilderness.
As striper fishermen hope for a big year, one Windham angler is ready
Paul Korenkiewicz will pass up a night’s sleep to chase striped bass.