It’s Worth the Trip: Timber Point is a true taste of Maine’s coast

Located on the Biddeford-Kennebunkport line, it also offers access to Timber Island at low tide.

In From the Outdoors: Q&A with Mike Brown

Brown is a scientist studying striped bass for the Maine Department of Marine Resources.

Outdoors Calendar

THURSDAY Lanes Island Adventure, 10 a.m.-noon in Freeport Three conservation organizations, along with the towns of Yarmouth and Freeport, are hosting a trip to Lanes Island. Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Maine Island Trail Association will provide limited shuttle services from Winslow Park in Freeport to Lanes Island. Bring your kayak and meet at the […]

Alewives return to Mill Brook in Westbrook – and so do their fans

Thousands of the anadromous fish are making their way back to Highland Lake to spawn.

State proposes issuing 66,050 deer permits, the most in a decade

The 44 percent jump would affect mostly southern and central Maine, where two mild winters have allowed the herd to rebound.

Maine mini adventure: Check out Topsham for breakfast, hiking and brews

Homans Path brings Acadia fans home

The little-known trail celebrates the national park's first donor.

Outdoors Calendar

SATURDAY Fish Migration tour, 10 a.m. in Westbrook The Presumpscot Regional Land Trust is leading a tour of Mill Brook and the annual alewife migration. The two-hour event will be led by alewife experts from the University of Southern Maine’s Environmental Science and Policy Department. No cost. Call 839-4633 or visit prlt.org. Free Fishing for […]

Hunting: Turkey season is a marathon and a sprint

Only the hardiest are still making pursuits by the fifth week.

Birding: For that long flight, migrating birds need plenty of fuel to fly

A bird's metabolism can increase heavily during the journey.