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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PublishedFebruary 28, 2021
Alpine touring numbers climb at Maine ski areas
Only time will tell if the trend translates into more backcountry skiers in remote wilderness areas.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2021
Ice fishing may be the latest outdoor activity to get a boost from the pandemic
Bait dealers in southern Maine are reporting a spike in business and avid fishermen are seeing more anglers on the lakes this winter.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2021
George Smith loved the outdoors as if it were his home
He lobbied for decades to protect Maine’s woods and waters, because they filled him with awe and gratitude.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2021
Love at first hike: These couples bonded over their passion for the outdoors
On Valentine’s Day, we bring you three love stories forged by outdoor adventures in Maine.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2021
Frustrated track athletes have one hope: An outdoor state meet
Losing two seasons of high school track and field meets has been difficult, but seniors say the loss of one more in the spring would be heartbreaking.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2021
Maine to launch ‘Free Fishing License Week’ on Saturday
Anglers without a license can fish for free after registering with the state Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2021
Maine Nordic centers see a spike in skiers this winter
Cross-country ski areas in central and western Maine are getting more skiers during the pandemic. And after last week’s Nor’easter, Nordic centers in southern Maine may rebound from a dry January.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2021
Maine ski areas emphasize COVID safety, but some skiers still wary
The downhill skiing experience looks very different this winter with new protocols, but some Mainers still worry about out-of-state skiers who do not follow Maine health protocols.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2021
Kate Hall-Harnden’s quest for 2021 Olympics ends with injury
The long jumper from Casco posts on Instagram that she tore the ACL in her left knee during a workout.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2021
Pine Tree Camp offers its services during winter for first time
The non-profit camp, which serves those with disabilities, debuted its ‘Adventure Day Pass’ last summer and plans to offer it again starting in February.
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