3 northern Maine hikes for avoiding summer crowds
This story was originally published in July 2019. In summer, it’s only natural we Mainers would want to hit the
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Hurricane Franklin is causing strong rip currents in Maine
Swimmers and boaters be warned: Hurricane Franklin is causing dangerous rip currents on the southern coast and midcoast of Maine. The
Read moreInternational balloon team to launch trans-Atlantic flight from Presque Isle
An international team of balloonists plans to launch into history from Presque Isle. From Scotland’s Isle of Skye, an adventure
Read moreElevated bacteria detected at Willard Beach
A contamination advisory is now in place at Willard Beach. South Portland officials said it follows testing showing elevated levels
Read moreSix Maine hikers rescued after spending night on Mount Katahdin’s Knife Edge trail
The 21-hour rescue operation included a helicopter evacuation of a 20-year-old woman who became unconscious on the rocky and exposed
Read moreSection of Whistle Stop Trail in Jay closed for the year
The section from Steve’s Family Market in Wilton to the Jay Plaza was heavily damaged in flash-flooding on June 29.Read
Read moreGuilford 14-year-old harvests 5th bear
Chase Lander of Guilford is a busy young man. The honor student has just started his freshman year at Piscataquis Community
Read moreHow to identify the wave of hawks migrating through Maine
Let’s review. We’ll be seeing a wave of hawks migrating through Maine over the next several weeks, begging to be identified.
Read moreSnorkeling in Maine’s waters will open your eyes to a ‘fascinating’ new world
This story was originally published in September 2019. Lobsters, giant fish, snapping turtles and sunken ships. Maine’s underwater world is
Read moreBangor Parks & Recreation’s 5-mile Labor Day Road Race
BANGOR — The Bangor Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for the 60th Annual Labor Day Road Race.
Read moreMore river views on tap for the annual Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival
SKOWHEGAN — On Saturday, Sept. 2 more than 1,000 attendees from New England and beyond will gather in downtown Skowhegan
Read moreHiking, biking, and sea kayaking await on this Down East adventure
When our friends, Susan and Ken Gordon, invited my wife, Nancy, and I to join them and several other frequent
Read moreA tasty snack is waiting for you on Maine hiking trails this summer
Editor’s note: This story was originally published in July 2022. Wild blueberry season sneaks up on me every year, and I
Read moreIsleboro kayak rescue highlights importance of proper gear
When five Maine State Ferry Service crew members spotted an overturned kayak near Grindle Point at about 2 p.m. on
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