Maine Coast Heritage Trust has launched a campaign to buy and protect the Harspwell island for public access, part of an evolving network of preserves it is assembling in upper Casco Bay.
Outdoors
Fishing flies are small, but carry great weight for avid anglers
Some of Maine’s most passionate fly fishers trust their go-to flies for many reasons – chief among them good fortune.
Canoeing in Maine: A paddle on Onawa Lake offers astounding views
Nestled between mountains in Piscataquis County, the lake has 15 miles of shoreline to explore.
Ask Maine Audubon: Have the monarchs arrived early … or are they late?
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Topsham woman injured hiking Appalachian Trail in Franklin County
Cynthia Ackerman, 53, injured her ankle and was carried out by rescuers.
Wilton man lands plane safely in Farmington after engine loses power
Reed Wells, 21, was flying from Phillips to Norridgewock when he was forced to land the Cessna 150.
Birding: Watching bird traffic can lead to nesting sites
So many birds are making trips back and forth to feed their young, so you can make a note where they are and maybe take a peek after the breeding season.
Hiking in Maine: Here’s your tour guide for so many hikes and climbs in and around Augusta
The Kennebec Land Trust puts out a hiking guide with everything you need to enjoy 32 preserves and 54 miles of trails in the trust’s working region.
The pandemic fueled a hiking boom, but there are still places to avoid a crowd on the trail
Foot traffic on Maine trails is has trailed off from the pandemic-crazed high of 2020, but still higher that before COVID-19. Here are some hidden gems.
Birders happily hike all day just for the rush of a thrush
The Bicknell’s thrush was a star at Rangeley’s birding festival earlier this month, and may become a future star at Saddleback ski area.