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.

Latest

Published
March 23, 2020

There’s plenty of breathing room in these nearby wildlands

Now would be a good time to explore these large preserves in southern, central and midcoast Maine that offer miles of trails, fresh air and solitude.
Published
March 22, 2020

Maine’s lands and waters 200 years later? Very different

The state’s lumber industry and global climate change have both had significant impact on Maine’s environment.
Published
March 20, 2020

Fishing is free in Maine through April

State officials suspend fishing license requirements in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Published
March 15, 2020

In Maine’s 200 years, man’s impact has altered the animal landscape

Since Maine became a state in 1820, some animals have disappeared, others arrived, and still others thrived – mostly due to human interference.
Published
March 8, 2020

Oxbow serves up the perfect pair: Beer and cross-country skiing

The brewery’s new tasting room in western Maine has free Nordic trails. Even better: Many other breweries in Maine also sit a stone’s throw from amazing trails for skiing, strolling or bicycling.
Published
March 1, 2020

With ‘The High-Protein Vegan Cookbook,’ even the most active athlete can fuel up without meat

The Caribbean Chili, best suited for serious fans of hot and spicy, comes together very fast.
Published
March 1, 2020

State biologist on ‘personal mission’ to catch fishermen cheating in Down East derbies

Gregory Burr’s deep knowledge of Hancock County fisheries comes in handy at the weigh station.
Published
February 24, 2020

Deli & Company serving sandwiches galore (and gluten-free) in Saco

The eatery’s healthy, organic fare – and option of an almond-flour wrap – won over this gluten-free fan.
Published
February 23, 2020

Shopping (or window shopping) for a boat? These 4 boat shows have you covered

Featuring cutting-edge technology, competitions for teens, and deals on boats, Maine’s boat show season has something for boaters of all ages and sorts.
Published
February 17, 2020

Indoor track: Scarborough boys, Bangor girls earn Class A titles

Scarborough runs away with its fifth straight boys’ championship, and Bangor edges Gorham by one point in the girls’ meet.