The loud political fight over high-priced Maine moose hunts
New restrictions on the moose hunts are moving forward despite a clash between guides and an unexpected fight in the Maine Legislature.
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What I got wrong about cold-water safety in Maine
“One thing I did not fully appreciate before is how much less tolerant of cold we become as we age. Being strong and a good swimmer is not enough.”
Maine’s largest canoe race draws hundreds to Kenduskeag Stream
Hundreds of competitors took part in the Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race, where Trevor Maclean recorded the fastest time and participants wore costumes and decorated their crafts.
Spring birding events are happening across Maine. Here’s where to go.
Morning bird walks are fun. But for a full weekend adventure, try a birding festival.
Everything fans need to know to watch the Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race
This marks the 59th year of Maine’s so-called harbinger of spring, and you can catch the height of the action at Six Mile Falls.
Maine’s ‘Big Night’ is happening now. Here’s what you can see this week.
“Big Night” refers to the spring migration when amphibians move from winter habitat to breeding areas like vernal pools.
Sea-run smelting is underway in Down East Maine. Here’s what it looks like.
“April arrives and the world seems to come alive again, sea-run rainbow smelt return to the tidal streams here Down East to spawn.”
Warden was surprised when he encountered this first-time angler
“I asked the woman for her fishing license, fully expecting to be told she didn’t have one or was unaware she needed one.”
A groundhog under my steps cost me thousands
“My solution was a fast, potent pneumatic .22 pellet gun and a plan.”
The survival food in ‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine’ is real. But should you eat it?
“That material, commonly called rock tripe, is in the genus Umbilicaria. I’ve heard that people eat it as a survival food.”
Maine smelts are running. Here’s where and when to find them.
“Although Maine’s freshwater smelt runs aren’t what they once were in many legacy lakes, they’re still around for the dipping if you know where and when to go.”
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