Deirdre Fleming

Press Herald

Deirdre Fleming covers the outdoors for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram, and has been a newspaper reporter in Maine for 25 years - and an outdoor writer for the past 20. During that time, she’s seen biologists trap 500-pound bear, watched fishermen land high-jumping makos, camped on Moosehead Lake in the winter, and retraced Gov. Percival Baxter’s first trip to Mt. Katahdin. She is often asked, but still does not know her favorite wildland in Maine. A graduate of Georgetown University and the University of Missouri, she lives with her husband in Buxton near the Saco River, where they both fly fish.

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Published
May 9, 2021

These moms pass on their passion for fishing to their children

They say it affords life lessons, healthy habits, and meaningful time with their kids.
Published
May 4, 2021

State biologists propose 40% increase in any-deer permits this fall

For the 3rd time in 4 years, a record number of deer permits has been proposed in an effort to shrink the whitetail population, particularly in southern, coastal and central Maine.
Published
May 2, 2021

12-year-old’s art work reflects her love of nature

An oil painting by Ariah Lowell of Biddeford placed third in the National Youth Duck Stamp competition.
Published
April 25, 2021

These island getaways are just a ferry ride away

Three islands in Casco Bay offer plenty of outdoor adventures just beyond the Portland mainland.
Published
April 21, 2021

Bill seeks to limit size of ‘side-by-side’ ATVs on state trail system

The legislation, sponsored by Republican Rep. Tim Theriault of China, would increase annual registration fees by $25 to help pay for repairing the state’s trails, 80 percent of which are on private property.
Published
April 18, 2021

Some of Maine’s trails are in disrepair, but help may be on the way

The Maine Appalachian Trail Club is planning a new $1.3 million facility in Skowhegan that will offer land managers a venue to teach trail-building skills.
Published
April 11, 2021

Better act fast: Campground reservations at Maine state parks are on a record pace

If you’re considering a stay, here are some features you can expect at Maine’s 12 state park campgrounds.
Published
April 9, 2021

Falmouth’s Sofie Matson named Maine’s Gatorade Runner of the Year

The four-time winner of the honor has committed to run for Columbia University next year.
Published
April 5, 2021

Pandemic has fueled a surge in fishing, including newbies to the sport

Maine fishing guides and officials across New England report there was greater interest in fishing in 2020, and some anticipate it will remain that way this year.
Published
April 4, 2021

Skiers rave about upgrades, atmosphere in Saddleback’s first year back

Now operating under new ownership, the ski area in Rangeley was open this winter for the first time since 2015.