Pond hockey festival blends rivalry, reunion and subzero temperatures.
Outdoors
At Saddleback everyone knows Jack
Jack Cuva, 9, has become part of Saddleback’s personality and family atmostphere.
How to play it safe on snow days in Maine
With snowstorms expected to bring school closures, families can make the most of a snow day by knowing how to build better snowballs and snowmen, choosing the right sleds, and dressing properly for cold conditions.
Be considerate to other AT hikers when using shelters
There is always room for one more in these shelters, which are always a welcomed sight.
Conservation groups near $62M goal for 78,000 acres in western Maine
The Magalloway Collaborative has raised over $49 million to permanently conserve forest and wetlands for a variety of public uses.
Maine logger with a big heart gives us all an example to follow
Greg Drummond is a jack of all trades who takes care of those around him.
It’s fun to watch how birds behave in the deep snow
Bird behavior changes during big winter storms as they search for food.
Trails in Readfield offer opportunity to explore the beauty of this small town
Several short hikes maintained by volunteers are definitely worth the trip.
Maine’s outdoor recreation industry is ripe for growth, leaders say
Outdoor recreation contributed $3.4 billion to Maine’s economy in 2023.
Western Maine trails struggle through another low-snow start to winter
Clubs are also facing shrinking seasons, fewer registrations and costly repairs, officials say.