A New York angler was fishing with her husband when she pulled something atypical out of the water: a fish with two mouths. Read More
As the summer youth camp season came to a close, energy was high last week at Camp Susan Curtis in Stoneham. The camp, which serves economically disadvantaged Maine youth, has now ended its eight weeks of annual summer programming. But as the season concluded, campers’ enjoyment… Read More
Philip Carcia became the second hiker ever to cram the Grid into a single year, beating the previous record by five weeks. Read More
When experts talk about these types of flies, it sounds like they’re discussing monsters or aliens from a Hollywood thriller. Read More
Linda and I have been avid birders for about 20 years, but I wish we had started much earlier than that. Checking out the birds adds to every trip and outdoor adventure. We started when a friend of Linda’s was… Read More
This is the first of several exciting new changes -- the rest of which I can’t announce just yet. Rest assured, I’ll share the news with you as soon as I can. Read More
Located in the southwest corner of Baxter State Park, Kidney Pond is a place where paddlers and fly fisherman can enjoy views of Katahdin and surrounding mountains. Read More
Difficulty: Very strenuous. The trail is 5.2 miles, one-way, and has an elevation gain 4,188 feet. The trail is extremely steep while traveling along Hunt Spur, a narrow, rocky ridge on the west side of the mountain. Many sections on the spur require hand-over-foot climbing. A… Read More
Shorebird identification is challenging. So let’s see if we can make identification easier by tearing up a book. Read More
Some babies are ready to leave the nest soon after they hatch. On the other hand, some babies are still underdeveloped when they leave the egg. Read More
It's time to take to the sea and catch some views of coastal birds -- and even some whales. Join Bob Duchesne as he takes you on another tour of Maine's best birds. Read More
Outdoors Blogs
Charlotte Crowder’s new children’s book, A Fine Orange Bucket, published by North Country Press, features a lobsterman whose orange bucket is washed into the sea and lost. It’s a great story that every child will enjoy. Jill Finson’s colorful drawings are very special too. Read More
DIFW fisheries biologists think that catch and release is hurting our fish. Deirdre Fleming’s story about this, in the Maine Sunday Telegram on August 11, was very provocative. Deirdre wrote: The widespread practice of catch-and-release in waters across Maine has thrown many ecosystems… Read More
Check here for fish stocking reports from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Read More
BAR HARBOR — National parks across the country are suffering the negative effects of climate change, air pollution, increased visitation and other environmental stressors, but if there is one national park that could be said to be bearing the brunt of these changes, it is Acadia. In… Read More
BELFAST — The Belfast Garden Club will feature two neighboring gardens in its next Open Garden Day 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16. They are located at 115 and 129 Cedar St. and will be open rain or shine. A $5 donation helps the Belfast Garden Club… Read More
SURRY — The Schoodic Institute and Blue Hill Heritage Trust will hold a free citizen science training for Phenology Trail 4-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Carter Nature Preserve, Cross Road. Great for teachers, youth, parents, and individuals interested in helping collect data for national climate… Read More
BLUE HILL — The Blue Hill Heritage Trust will hold its Fairy House Festival 1:30-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at 157 Hinckley Ridge Road. Merrie Eley will begin our festival with a story about how to build fairy houses, then we will venture outside to build some for… Read More
The insect is endangered, businesses have been forced to stall or forgo developments in its protected habitat. Read More
While I don’t turn up my nose at a fellow angler keeping a fish or two for a wonderful meal at home, I’ve been a catch-and-release practitioner for several years now for two key reasons. Read More
“I found a lot of very good boaters that knew about all the nice rivers to paddle in Maine and who were very welcoming of a new guy." Read More
The lake, which has a maximum depth of 28 feet and a mean depth of 14 feet, is historically popular with bait fishermen Read More
While the blue-green algal blooms responsible for several dog deaths across the United States and Canada in the last month are more common in southern states, they also occur in Maine, especially as bodies of water warm in mid- to late-summer. Read More
Not all loon stories have happy endings. Read More
Most of Maine should be able to see the display, even though a bright moon and forecasts for cloud cover over much of New England may obscure the dimmer stars. Read More
“When you listen to the birds, they can tell you a lot." Read More
Last week, a great white shark (or a basking shark, or some such big-and-toothy critter) was spotted off the coast of southern Maine. Read More
The proof is in the photos: Maine’s got some fantastic views. Here are a few more looks at some skies that can’t be missed. Read More
State wildlife officials are sometimes forced to seek new ways to manage the animals and alleviate negative consequences that can crop up. Read More
If you're in need of a beautiful place to stargaze in Maine, look no further. Read More
Thankfully, this video has a happy ending. Read More
Generally speaking, most of the remaining pristine skies are concentrated in rural parts of the western United States. But pockets of unblemished night can still be found in parts of northern Minnesota, Michigan and Maine. Read More
Phil Mickelson, winner of five major golf titles during his stellar career, was hiking in Acadia National Park on Tuesday. Read More
The photographer, who specializes in landscapes of Mount Desert Island, has collected some knockout images of the island, and his focus is on showing only what he sees. Read More
Nine peregrine falcon chicks fledged at three nests at Acadia National Park in 2019, helping clear the way for the popular Precipice Trail to open. Read More
A 63-year-old hiker who had not been heard from in 13 days was found dead by a game warden on the Appalachian Trail in western Maine on Monday. Read More
One of the most beloved birds in Maine is having one of its most productive seasons for mating pairs in years on remote islands off the state's coast. Read More
The Asian longhorned beetle is easy to recognize in part because it has antennae longer than its body. Read More
