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Outdoors

Published
August 20, 2017

Birding: DNA technology gives us new insights into taxonomy

We can now see that some bird species with very similar structures descended from very different ancestors.
Published
August 16, 2017

Saltwater fishing report

If you are a recreational saltwater angler, Maine law may require you to register with the Maine Saltwater Recreational Fishing Registry. To learn more or to register, visit maine.gov/saltwater or call 633-9505. OFFSHORE As of Wednesday night, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has closed the Atlantic Bluefin General and Charter/Headboat categories (when fishing commercially) […]
Published
August 13, 2017

Former Penobscot chief will speed-hike from Mount Washington to Mount Katahdin

Barry Dana's journey during the Katahdin 100 will be done in honor of his late uncle, Cliff Phillips.
Published
August 13, 2017

It’s Worth the Trip: Crocker Pond a hidden gem too good to keep secret

The smallest campground in the White Mountain National Forest offers great hiking and paddling.
Published
August 9, 2017

Saltwater fishing report

If you are a recreational saltwater angler, Maine law may require you to register with the Maine Saltwater Recreational Fishing Registry. To learn more or to register, visit maine.gov/saltwater or call 633-9505. OFFSHORE Congratulations to John Harmon and the crew of the Banshee for their 719-pound first-place tuna in last week’s Sturdivant Island tournament. In […]

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Published
August 6, 2017

Expansion of Mount Pisgah trails reaches halfway point

The Kennebec Land Trust hopes to add 3 miles of trail and 139 acres of conservation area by 2018.
Published
August 6, 2017

Acadia bike patrol volunteers help tourists find their way

As Maine's national park draws record numbers, the volunteers who ride the carriage roads help maintain decorum on the historic trails.
Published
August 6, 2017

It’s Worth the Trip: These short hikes offer terrific views

Consider five hikes that are all less than a mile from trailhead to destination.
Published
August 6, 2017

Birding: Determining bird species not an easy call

For example, a recent decision not to split the yellow-rumped warbler into three species surprised many.
Published
August 2, 2017

Saltwater fishing report

If you are a recreational saltwater angler, Maine law may require you to register with the Maine Saltwater Recreational Fishing Registry. To learn more or to register, visit maine.gov/saltwater or call 633-9505. OFFSHORE: Finally, the National Marine Fisheries Service has set the 2017 recreational groundfish regulations. This means anglers can keep 12 haddock (instead of […]