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Even at 87, John Neff is one of the Maine Appalachian Trail Club’s most dedicated volunteers

by Deirdre Fleming June 4, 2017June 4, 2017

The club prepares the trail for the busy hiking season each spring.

Local & State, News, Outdoors

Alewives return to Mill Brook in Westbrook – and so do their fans

by Beth Quimby June 3, 2017January 29, 2018

Thousands of the anadromous fish are making their way back to Highland Lake to spawn.

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State proposes issuing 66,050 deer permits, the most in a decade

by Deirdre Fleming June 1, 2017June 2, 2017

The 44 percent jump would affect mostly southern and central Maine, where two mild winters have allowed the herd to rebound.

Life & Culture, Lifestyle, Outdoors

Maine mini adventure: Check out Topsham for breakfast, hiking and brews

May 31, 2017

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What’s Up In June: Plenty see as summer solstice approaches

by Bernie Reim May 28, 2017May 26, 2017

Saturn will be a highlight, at its most southerly in the sky.

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Birding: For that long flight, migrating birds need plenty of fuel to fly

by Herb Wilson May 28, 2017May 26, 2017

A bird’s metabolism can increase heavily during the journey.

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Hunting: Turkey season is a marathon and a sprint

by Bob Humphrey May 28, 2017May 26, 2017

Only the hardiest are still making pursuits by the fifth week.

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Outdoors Calendar

May 28, 2017May 27, 2017

SATURDAY Fish Migration tour, 10 a.m. in Westbrook The Presumpscot Regional Land Trust is leading a tour of Mill Brook and the annual alewife migration. The two-hour event will be led by alewife experts from the University of Southern Maine’s Environmental Science and Policy Department. No cost. Call 839-4633 or visit prlt.org. Free Fishing for […]