Picking the right firearm for new hunters is a task that shouldn’t be taken lightly.
Outdoors
Eastern Trail users celebrate extension of off-road path
The ambitious Eastern Trail project will add another key component next year, as work begins on a 1.6 mile section to connect South Portland and Scarborough.
Interactive: See where (and when) Maine drivers hit moose in 2016
There were 305 car crashes involving moose throughout Maine in the year ending Sept. 1, 2016.
Two skiers die after collapsing on the slopes at Killington resort
In two separate incidents over the weekend, skiers from New York collapsed on the slopes and were later declared dead of natural causes.
Hunting: Duck hunting in December requires dedication
The conditions this time of year are for the hardiest souls.
Birding: Whatever the reason, unusual birds land in Maine
Bullock’s orioles and dickcissels have been spotted and photographed this fall.
The state could soon add more animals to its list of banned pets
A list of permissible exotics pets will be updated, and owners fear too many people with little experience will make the decisions.
Greenville townspeople hoping state prevails in lawsuit against ski area owner
The first mediation in the court case against James Confalone is next week, and locals can’t wait.
Hunting: Counting deer is a numbers game
Estimates and extrapolation help to support the notion that this was a great deer season in Maine.