Some of Maine’s most passionate fly fishers trust their go-to flies for many reasons – chief among them good fortune.
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Outdoors in Maine: President was wrong to mock gun rights
V. Paul Reynolds writes about the importance of gun rights in the United States.
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Topsham woman injured hiking Appalachian Trail in Franklin County
Cynthia Ackerman, 53, injured her ankle and was carried out by rescuers.
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Wilton man lands plane safely in Farmington after engine loses power
Reed Wells, 21, was flying from Phillips to Norridgewock when he was forced to land the Cessna 150.
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The pandemic fueled a hiking boom, but there are still places to avoid a crowd on the trail
Foot traffic on Maine trails is has trailed off from the pandemic-crazed high of 2020, but still higher that before COVID-19. Here are some hidden gems.
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Outdoors in Maine: Like a turkey dinner in July for fly fishermen
The Hex hatch, or the Green Drake hatch, is long-awaited by all serious trout anglers. When these big ole mayflies materialize on the trout pond, it is a happening.
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Outdoors in Maine: A glance at new fish and wildlife laws
When the State Legislature adjourns shortly, it leaves in its wake almost a dozen new laws that affect Maine outdoors folks.
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Birders happily hike all day just for the rush of a thrush
The Bicknell’s thrush was a star at Rangeley’s birding festival earlier this month, and may become a future star at Saddleback ski area.
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Photos: Spending time with friends in Farmington
Two young women from Phillips and Wilton meet for lunch; two children from Phillips and Bangor play at a playground.
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New site in Brunswick enhances outdoor skills for those with disabilities
The Adaptive Outdoor Education Center, founded near Sugarloaf in 2015, is expanding to Brunswick with a site that offers 5.5 acres of gardens, accessible trails and a 3,000-square-foot events center.