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Outdoors

Published
August 21, 2016

Canoeing in Maine: North Pond in Warren offers a delightful getaway

One perfect spot for a snack and a swim is a reminder of dreams of an endless summer.
Published
August 21, 2016

It’s Worth the Trip: Nothing like the wholesome feeling of the old swimming hole

Maine's natural pools are too good to keep secret for long.
Published
August 20, 2016

New England wildlife feeling the effects of drought

Fish seek cooler depths, mosquitoes breed in the shallows and bears, snakes and ants go farther afield.
Published
August 19, 2016

The 26 most beautiful places to see in Maine

No matter where you go in this state, there’s something unique to gawk at, but we’ve culled together a list of just some of the finest spots to get an eyeful of Maine.
Published
August 14, 2016

Kayak trips at Wells Reserve offer recreation, exploration

While easy paddling and a lesson make the trips popular, the intent is to teach about ecology.

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Published
August 14, 2016

Outdoors Calendar

UPCOMING Live music in nature, all day Aug. 21. in Jefferson Hidden Valley Nature Center is hosting its fifth annual Live Edge Music Festival with four acts and a female belly dancing troupe performing in the heart of the nature center. Local food and craft beer also will be offered. The nature center is home […]
Published
August 14, 2016

It’s Worth the Trip: Great biking along the East Coast Greenway

A trail that will stretch all the way to Florida offers many highlights in Maine.
Published
August 12, 2016

As drought takes toll on trout and salmon, state urges anglers: Go easy on the fish

The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife recommends steps to reduce harm to the fish as stream levels drop and water temperatures rise.
Published
August 7, 2016

Birding: Some sparrows flourish in a cityscape

The house sparrow, which readily nests in cavities, is rarely found outside human-altered environments.
Published
August 7, 2016

Outdoors Calendar

TUESDAY Cross River Preserve, 10 a.m. in Boothbay Harbor The Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Nature Hike series meets weekly and visits a different preserve each time for a moderately paced, hour-long hike. The event is free and open to the public. Meet at the trailhead parking lot on Route 27, 3.2 miles north of the […]