Maine’s outdoor tourism industry seeks solutions for workforce housing

Outdoors

Published
April 23, 2023

Maine’s outdoor tourism industry seeks solutions for workforce housing

While ski areas and the Friends of Acadia start to provide low-cost rooms to rent, one nonprofit hopes to build small affordable units that employees could own.
Published
April 16, 2023

Canoeing in Maine: Davis Stream a perfect first paddle of the season

Davis Stream, at the northeastern end of Damariscotta Lake’s North Basin, is a great way to get your early-season canoeing fix.
Published
April 16, 2023

Looking for an active outdoor festival? Try heading to inland Maine

From birding and star gazing to gravel bike riding, you can take part in adventures at several festivals across the state.
Published
April 16, 2023

Ask Maine Audubon: Bird couples often welcome a third wheel

Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Published
April 10, 2023

Two hikers from Kennebec County rescued on Appalachian Trail in northern Franklin County

Wardens are warning spring hikers to be prepared for winter conditions still.
Published
April 9, 2023

Maine’s a fishing destination – for out-of-staters and residents alike

While the state attracts anglers from around the world, more than one in four Maine adults owns a freshwater fishing license.
Published
April 9, 2023

Birding: On Earth Day, maybe time to reconsider ‘Think Globally, Act Locally’

Earth Day started in 1970, and maybe the original catchphrase needs to include some of the many conservation options in between.
Published
April 9, 2023

Hiking in Maine: Mount Zircon provides panoramic views on a historic trail

Once a prime processor of spring water in Oxford County, Mount Zircon still gives hikers a good reward for their efforts.
Published
March 28, 2023

Early data show possible dramatic drop in moose calves felled by winter ticks

The percentage of moose calves in the study area of northwestern Maine who died from winter-tick infestation has dropped significantly from last winter to this year.
Published
March 28, 2023

Acadia National Park increases entry fees effective Saturday

Much of the fee increase effective Saturday will give a boost to the Island Explorer bus system.