Canoeing in Maine: Fine paddling in Phippsburg

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August 19, 2018

Canoeing in Maine: Fine paddling in Phippsburg

Spirit Pond and Morse River offer a pleasant alternative to hanging out at the beach, but make sure you avoid low tide.
Published
August 19, 2018

Hunting: Say goodbye to summer and hello to fall

Even if the calendar says there’s another month to summer, there are signs of the change of seasons.
Published
August 19, 2018

Birding: It’s not just flying; it’s efficient flight

Swallows are among the birds who must work out whether to fly quickly or slowly.
Published
August 19, 2018

Maine fishing guides have tales of big fish and more

Strange, unbelievable and zany stories have to do with more than fishing.
Published
August 19, 2018

Baxter State Park’s new director keeps focus on ‘wild’

As pressure for modern conveniences intensifies at the popular Maine park, Eben Sypitkowski’s determined to ‘be resilient to the changes I see coming.’
Published
August 17, 2018

Application deadline for any-deer permits extended to Monday

The deadline had been Wednesday, but heavy online traffic left many people unable to access IFW’s application portal.
Published
August 15, 2018

Deadline approaching to apply for permit to hunt deer in Maine this fall

Maine is increasing the number of deer permits by 28 percent.
Published
August 15, 2018

European frogbit, an invasive water plant, discovered in Maine for first time

The frogbit was found in Cobbossee Lake, where another invasive species, Eurasian water milfoil, was discovered recently.
Published
August 12, 2018

It’s Worth the Trip: Hikes to love in Lovell

The Greater Lovell Land Trust maintains more than 2,500 acres of public access land, including a path to the top of Sabattus Mountain.
Published
August 9, 2018

LePage says free admission to most state parks is a way to say ‘thank you’ to Mainers

The ‘fee holiday’ for residents will run from Saturday through Labor Day at most of Maine’s state parks and historic sites.