Maine was one of the first states to detect PFAS in deer, and now wildlife agencies elsewhere are finding elevated levels of the class of toxic chemicals in game animals such as deer.
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Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Outdoors in Maine: The versatility of the Hornberg fly is unmatched
V. Paul Reynolds recalls a story of when he introduced his go-to fishing fly to a guide in Colorado, and impressed the skeptical westerner.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Photos: Hooking perch, trees and rocks in Sabattus
Those fishing Monday morning at Sabattus Pond report various degrees of success.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Price of marine fuel soars as Mainers head into prime boating season
The record cost of fuel is particularly problematic for lobstermen and fishermen, who face increased costs at a time when wholesale seafood prices are flat.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
New research raises concerns about PFAS chemicals in Maine fish
Maine is considering stricter standards that could trigger consumption advisories for PFAS in some of the state’s freshwater fish, while scientists continue to gather data on potential health impacts of the chemicals in shellfish.
Posted inNation / World
Death toll rises to 9 in fishing disaster off Newfoundland
Teams searched about 900 nautical square miles around the site, but high winds and over 30-foot seas impeded the effort amid dwindling hopes of finding any of the 12 missing sailors.
Posted inMaine
Kennebec River in Waterville, Winslow quietly becomes destination spot for anglers, nature lovers
The river, once known for its foul water, has transformed to become a recreational gem just a stone’s throw from downtown Waterville, Maine guides and others say.