Access to the Tumbledown Mountain trails has been hampered by flooding, and state and county officials have entered talks to see who foots the repair bill.
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Outdoors in Maine: Shocking shutdown on the West Branch below Ripogenus Dam
The resulting water flow drop was catastrophic for the recently hatched landlocked salmon in the river, writes V. Paul Reynolds
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Ferry ride, lobster bake: Peaks Island Road Race marks 35th year
The 5-miler takes runners around the perimeter of the island and provides a festive atmosphere at race’s end.
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As decadeslong wolf debate rages on, advocates promise more field evidence
The Maine Wolf Coalition Inc. says its research will show that wolves exist in Maine, while state biologists say they’ve only seen evidence of coyote/wolf hybrids.
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Outdoors in Maine: The Big Eddy — the Penobscot’s sweet spot
Experiencing this spot on the West Branch of the Penobscot River is a must, but, V. Paul Reynolds writes, you will have to work to catch landlocked salmon.
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Outdoors in Maine: The story of the bear puncher in Porter, Maine
Punching the bruin might not have been a wise move, but V. Paul Reynolds points out that the Porter woman did what she was supposed to up to that point — but the bear called her bluff and kept charging. What would you do?
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Photos: Kayaking the Sandy River in Farmington
Co-workers at Blue Sky, a medical and recreational marijuana business in Farmington, took Tuesday to enjoy a company outing.
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Outdoors in Maine: More memories made on a solo trip to secret pond
V. Paul Reynolds was introduced to this spot in 1970, and has made annual trips ever since.
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Outdoors in Maine: So you got a moose permit. Now what?
Don’t blow it, says V. Paul Reynolds. Don’t wait until a few days before the hunt and start driving the logging roads with your fingers crossed.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considers a new refuge in Maine’s western mountains
The proposal, aimed at protecting wildlife and preserving access to recreational areas, is raising concerns among some area residents.