Hiking in Maine: Before you brave the cold, be prepared

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December 13, 2020

Hiking in Maine: Before you brave the cold, be prepared

From warm clothing and proper boots to snacks and bottled water, make sure you are ready for your winter adventure.
Published
December 12, 2020

Maine deer season with record number of permits comes to a close

The final day of the 2020 deer hunt that allows hunters to use archery or muzzleloaders is Saturday.
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December 11, 2020

Waterville’s Quarry Road Trails ramping up for winter season

Quarry Road Trails staff finished a 64-hour snow run that ended Wednesday, the longest in the tenure of Justin Fereshetian, program director and Nordic ski coach for the city of Waterville and Quarry Road Trails.
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December 6, 2020

Birding: Many factors impact changes over the past 200 years

The composition of the bird population in Maine, much like the landscape, has undergone some significant transitions over the past 200 years.
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December 6, 2020

Wayward bird delivers early holiday gift for Maine birders

A rock wren arrived in Ogunquit in late November, marking just the second time the species has been confirmed in Maine.
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December 6, 2020

Hunting: Eliminating all lead ammo a generational issue, so get ready next gen

Banning lead shot for waterfowl hunting addressed a serious problem, but ending use of single-shot lead ammo is an issue not so easily solved.
Published
December 6, 2020

Hiking in Maine: Explore the Schoodic Peninsula, for the Acadia less traveled

A visit to Gouldsboro for the many hiking opportunities provides the chance to enjoy a quiet side of Acadia National Park.
Published
November 30, 2020

Maine hunter gets grand slam — 5 years after daughter

Over a three-month period, Chris Cote shot a moose, bear, deer and wild turkey.
Published
November 29, 2020

Outdoor gifts tell tales of maps, memories and more

Avid nature lovers share their most precious outdoor gifts.
Published
November 29, 2020

What’s up in December: It’s well worth braving the cold to see the skies

Jupiter and Saturn will be visible in the same field of view in a telescope. The last observable conjunction this close was recorded in 1226, nearly 800 years ago