Cobscook Bay State Park is as good as it gets – if you like campsites with lots of privacy along a rocky shoreline with fantastic ocean views.
Outdoors
Hunting: The real work of a successful hunt starts after a deer has been bagged
It’s important to follow a careful procedure to make sure the meat makes it to a dinner table without being spoiled.
Birding: Birders get competitive about their lists
The 2013 record of 749 species seen in one year was shattered this year, as two birders have recorded at least 765 sightings.
What’s Up In November: Meteor showers provide the highlight of a busy month
A halfway-through-fall month is reflected in the sky.
Maine hunters happy with start of deer hunting season
Despite cold, rainy weather, hunters at Audette’s Hardware Store in Winthrop said deer hunting season — which began Saturday for Maine residents — was off to a good start.
Foundation of skiers, businesses reach agreement to buy troubled Saddleback resort
The terms include a critical conservation deal with the Trust For Public Land and New England Forestry Foundation.
Masters of invention: Maine’s history of firearm production
Guns were a tool for survival in the 19th century, and a new exhibit at the Maine State Museum documents the remarkable talents and contributions of the state’s gunsmiths.
It’s Worth the Trip: Cathance River Preserve provides the perfect getaway
A hike in Topsham is a splendid way to spend time in the fall.
Hunting: Trail cameras show moose herd appears to be thriving
Moose sightings are supposedly more rare than usual, but remote cameras tell a different story.