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Outdoors

Published
January 1, 2017

Snowmobile riders split on idea of trail to Saddleback

While the ski area sits closed, sledders weigh the benefits of a trail to the mountain.
Published
December 31, 2016

Crows, bald eagles abound for bird watchers in Augusta

The event is part of the annual National Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count.
Published
December 29, 2016

Windsurfing pioneer S. Newman Darby dies at 88

Darby never received a patent for his design, and for many years was overlooked or unknown.
Published
December 29, 2016

Great forecast comes with reminders for snowmobilers

The Maine Warden Service and the Maine Snowmobile Association hold a news conference to highlight the need for safety .
Published
December 28, 2016

Smelt season in Pittston, Bowdoinham already better than last year on Kennebec River

Camps around central Maine have shacks on the river weeks earlier than last year, when warm weather and a lack of ice shortened the smelting season.

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Published
December 27, 2016

Got snow? Yep, and a weekly report will provide details

Ski and snowmobile associations aim to keep Mainers updated on conditions.
Published
December 26, 2016

Ice fishing season gets strong start, thanks to cold December

Fisheries biologists say there are already great opportunities to catch trout and other fish in southern and central Maine.
Published
December 25, 2016

Outdoors Calendar

TUESDAY Fly Tyer Fun, 6:30 p.m. in Yarmouth The Gray Ghost Fly Tyers welcome Dick Soucy, who will tie two streamer patterns: the Inverted Red Tail Black Ghost and the Bunny. Soucy is a Registered Maine Guide, a certified fly casting instructor, a drift boat builder and a fly fisherman for 50 years. Meet at […]
Published
December 25, 2016

Birding: Snow white birds a product of aberrant plumages

Albinism and leucism are two conditions that result in unusual pigmentation.
Published
December 25, 2016

Hunting: There’s a perfect gift that just keeps giving

Month after month, you'll never forget that one solid Christmas present.