Welcome to Burgundar: Bring your imagination, your costume and your sword

On 11 wooded acres in quiet Harrison, Maine, Noah Hersom and his friends have created a world where fantasy comes to life for dozens of fellow larpers every weekend.

Growing pains on Maine’s many lakes

From mooring disputes to Jet Skis, the state's great ponds are seeing an uptick in disputes related to ever more use.

Pool sales making a big splash due to pandemic

Business is booming for pool dealers as people trade travel for a way to cool off in their backyards. Hot tubs are hot too.

Indoor recreation businesses proceed cautiously toward reopening

How Maine can have groups of people socialize safely under the same roof is a question without an agreed-upon answer.

BikeMaine cancels its annual cycle around the state

The organization said it was impossible to host the event safely in the middle of a pandemic.

Summertime blues: Festivals, community programs COVID-19 casualties

Some events and programs have been cancelled, some are up in the air. A few are forging ahead.

Oxford Hills alum honored with recreation leadership award

Dam relicensing could lead to ‘urban kayak run’ in downtown Auburn

The agreement will allow for a number of annual "flow releases," which the city is hoping will attract paddlers.

Woman injured in Waterville tubing accident

Tami Paquet of Unity was sliding down a hill at Quarry Road Recreation Area when the inflatable tube she was on apparently struck a bump and she was ejected and taken to a hospital complaining of lower back pain.

Zip! Thwap! Thud! The sounds of outdoor learning

Writer's aim is less than true, but the rewards are great for a day on the archery range.