Rarely seen hawk appears again, this time at Deering Oaks park in Portland

Outdoors

Published
November 29, 2018

Rarely seen hawk appears again, this time at Deering Oaks park in Portland

The great black hawk, native to Central and South America, first appeared in August in Biddeford and now appears to be settling in for the Maine winter.
Published
November 27, 2018

Maine deer harvest is highest since 2004

An electronic tagging system gives biologists data just days after the end of the firearm season.
Published
November 25, 2018

Is the chickadee on Maine license plates an imposter?

Maine never identified the black-capped chickadee as the state bird. Fixing the problem could ruffle some feathers.
Published
November 25, 2018

What’s Up in December: As other planets fade, Mars will remain

Spectacles in the month include the best meteor shower of the year.
Published
November 25, 2018

Hunting: Relatively speaking, success of Maine deer hunters low

Mainers kill 0.5 bucks per square inch, the lowest rate in New England.
Published
November 23, 2018

Official hopes long-delayed signs will draw more visitors to Katahdin wilderness

Slightly more people visited the area this year than last, even without signage.
Published
November 22, 2018

Early snow and cold give ski season a bright start

People are 'chomping to ski' and conditions are ideal, the manager of the Camden Snow Bowl says.
Published
November 18, 2018

It’s Worth The Trip: Look into the abyss at gorgeous Gulf Hagas

'The Grand Canyon of the East' is not easy to get to, but it certainly lives up to the rave reviews with spectacular views and waterfalls.
Published
November 18, 2018

Canoeing in Maine: Scarborough provides perfect spot for November outing

From the wildlife to the scenery, a wonderful paddle is there to be taken.
Published
November 18, 2018

Hunting: It’s not what you say, it’s what you mean

Hunters have their own vocabulary, and sometimes even other hunters can be confused.