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Outdoors

Published
August 4, 2019

Birding: Saltmarsh sparrows are exceptional, but in steep decline

The species has been reduced by nearly 80 percent in the last 15 years, down to about 30,000 birds.
Published
July 29, 2019

Maine puts off plan to assess whether human food is affecting bear numbers

Maine has more black bears than any other East Coast state, and critics say the use of bait by hunters may contribute to population growth.
Published
July 28, 2019

Grueling endurance race finds a home in Casco Bay

The Casco Bay Islands SwimRun, now in its fourth year, requires ocean swimming and running across 10 islands.
Published
July 28, 2019

What’s Up in August: Jupiter and Saturn continue to rule the night sky

The Perseid meteor shower peaks in August, but the approaching full moon means the show won't be as good as usual.
Published
July 25, 2019

State eases rules on drinking in state parks

A permit system is being used for specific events such as weddings and private parties in state parks.

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Published
July 21, 2019

Maine anglers partial to bass – even though it’s from away

Native fish may get the glory, but bass, be they largemouth or small, get the love.
Published
July 21, 2019

Birding: What’s in a name? A lot, it turns out

Some thought-provoking ideas emerge when birders put together the annual supplement to the American Ornithologists Society's Check-list of North American Birds.
Published
July 15, 2019

Suspect in Appalachian Trail killing found incompetent to stand trial

James L. Jordan had previously threatened multiple hikers before killing a 16-year Army veteran and stabbing another hiker on the trail in Virginia.
Published
July 14, 2019

Hiking: Walking carefree from morning to evening – the latest dispatch from the Pacific Crest Trail

In the spring, Carey Kish set out to hike from Mexico to Canada. Despite challenges, life on the trail is good. Very good.
Published
July 14, 2019

Glamping, new this summer at Maine state parks, draws fans from many camps

When you spend time in the great outdoors, are you a rough-it or a take-it-easy sort? Both kinds of campers, it turns out, get along just fine.