1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (839+ words) OutdoorsThe BDN outdoors section brings readers into the woods, waters and wild places of Maine. It features stories on hunting, fishing, wildlife, conservation and recreation, told by people who live these experiences. This section emphasizes hands-on knowledge, field reports, issues,…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1782+ words) The coast gets plenty of attention in autumn, but the real color show often starts farther inland. Head north or into the mountains and you can catch Maine’s leaves changing before many seaside towns reach their peak. Cooler nights help…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1793+ words) A quiet lake weekend can feel surprisingly expensive, but Maine still has small towns where the scenery does most of the entertaining for free. Think calm water at sunrise, pine-scented trails nearby, and little downtown stops that keep the day…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1764+ words) September has a way of making the road feel more inviting, especially when the first cool mornings finally arrive. In Maine, the season brings quieter highways, crisp air, and early touches of color along wooded stretches. It is a great…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1732+ words) A crisp Maine morning, a warm drink in hand, and an antique shop glowing softly beside a leaf-covered road can make fall feel wonderfully unhurried. Old barns and historic downtown storefronts seem even more inviting beneath the changing maples, especially…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1777+ words) Your dog probably does not care about the view, but that first sniff at a new trail can make the whole outing worthwhile. Late summer is a great time to explore Maine on four paws, especially when cooler mornings make…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1481+ words) Northern Maine caught me off guard in the best way. I expected quiet roads and plenty of farmland, but I was not prepared for the moment a huge sweep of sunflowers appeared beneath a mountain in Aroostook County. My camera…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (675+ words) Preliminary counts for enrollment across Maine’s seven public universities and law school show that student enrollment could exceed 28,000 this school year, continuing an upward trend in enrollment driven by online learners. Officials said the preliminary head count, which happens before…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (1328+ words) The salty wind hit me before the view did, and that was my first clue this Maine coastline was going to stick with me. A broad stretch of oceanfront land opens up beside rocky cliffs, with an old lighthouse rising…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (1705+ words) Oh, September in Maine, you absolute charmer. While summer starts winding down, the Pine Tree State hits its stride with crisp mornings, early hints of fall color, and a calendar bursting with things to do. Picture cool sunrises that melt…...