National wildlife refuges have played an important role in American conservation efforts for over a century.
Late last month, as many people were winding…
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Jan. 12 - Feb. 6; This year’s theme is 'Heart'
More than 10,200 students across Maine zipped up their coats, laced their boots, and headed outside, Jan. 12, 2026, for the official kickoff of…
Medomak Valley teams will be wearing unique, pink uniforms in an attempt to 'Pink Out' the gymnasium
WALDOBORO — The Medomak Valley High School Athletic Department, in conjunction with the Medomak Valley All Sports Boosters, will hold its ninth annual “Paws for the Cause” basketball games to…
Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust for the first workshop of a two-part tracking series, Saturday, Jan. 17, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., at the Fernalds Neck…
For the Joy of Winter: 25 Years of WinterKids will air on Maine Public Television, as part of the Maine…
Effective January 1, 2026, children 12 years of age or younger, including a boat operator who is 12 years of age or younger, must wear a United States Coast Guard…
from close encounters with polar bears to riding out a hurricane
Come Boating!, Belfast’s community boating organization, and the Belfast Free Library are teaming up once again to offer the Winter Adventure Series.
On Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 6:30 p.m. the…
guiding clients on the Kennebec River
Georges River Trout Unlimited (GRTU) welcomes Sean McCormick, owner/operator of Blue Heron Fly Fishing in Whitefield, for a presentation on fly fishing the Kennebec…
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — On Thursday, January 1, hundreds of participants will ring in the New Year by running into the Atlantic Ocean in front of The Brunswick during the…
what are animals busy doing in the woods this time of year?
THOMASTON — Join Georges River Land Trust (GRLT) and Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT), Saturday, Jan. 17, at 9:30 a.m., in the Rockland Bog, for an animal tracking walk.
"Winter is…
an 'eggs-citing weekend' in Hermon
HERMON — "The Pine Tree Camp Celebrity Egg Ride is a 53-year Maine winter tradition that’s unique, memorable, messy and meaningful," said Pine…
explore newly opened trails from Beechwood Street in Thomaston
THOMASTON — Join Georges River Land Trust for a guided group hike along the trails of the Rockland Bog Preserve on Saturday, January 10. Hikers should meet at the trailhead at 10 a.m. The hike…
hit the trails on New Year’s Day
Maine State Park admission and hikes are free to First Day Hikers.
On January 1, four Maine State Parks will…
Registration is open for this year’s Plunge for a Purpose on New Year’s Day at Pemaquid Beach in New Harbor. This fundraiser supports programs that …
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team options for adults and youth; Costumes, music, and team spirit
Registration is now open for the 14th Annual WinterKids Downhill 24, presented by Agren. Maine’s only 24-hour on snow team challenge returns to…
Lesher Foundation increases its contributions to park efforts
ROCKPORT — Rockport Common, a new community park on the 7.67 acre parcel on the corner of West Street and Route 1, is due to open with a ribbon cutting in Fall 2026. Between now and then, the…
'I never imagined we could build such a vibrant Karate community here in the midcoast'
The Rockland Matsubayashi-Ryu Karate Dojo, a traditional karate dojo based at the Penobscot Bay YMCA, completed its very first International Karate Seminar this past…
PORT CLYDE — Herring Gut Coastal Science Center presents A Winter Solstice Walk. The walk will take place Sunday, Dec. 21, from 9 - 10:30 a.m. Meet at Herring Gut…
BELFAST — Join Coastal Mountains Land Trust for a festive luminary walk at the Head of Tide Preserve, Thursday, Dec, 18, from 4 - 6 p.m. The lighted trail will…
Don Shields will lead coverage, joined by Terry Spear, Chris Seavey
ROCKLAND –106.9 FRANK FM, WBQX will broadcast local high school basketball for a 16th straight year beginning Friday December 5, when the Medomak Valley Lasy Panthers host Erskine Academy in…
Ducktrap Sea Run Cold Water Fisheries Monitoring Program selected for $4,000 grant
The Ducktrap River in Waldo County is one of only eight watersheds left in the U.S. that contains Atlantic Salmon, a federally endangered species, and is the only…
In a time when acts of goodness and kindness are overshadowed by less altruistic reactions, a story of two small coastal towns communicating and reaching a neighborly decision is worth noting.…
physical and mental preparations for long hikes
Camden Public Library invites the public to a presentation by wilderness backpacker Tom Jamrog on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 6:30 p.m., in the Camden Public Library’s Picker Room. This presentation is…
The frontline of Maine’s battle against the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid is concentrated in the Midcoast, where the tiny insect is wreaking havoc on its namesake…
Celebrating 25 years of leading with heart through outdoor learning and play
Teachers and caregivers across Maine can now register for the 2026 WinterKids Winter Games Play-Along Track, a free and ready-to-use…
On Monday, November 17, the Special Olympics Knox/Waldo Bowling Tournament took place at Oakland Park Lanes, in Rockport. Athletes are grouped into divisions by age group…
As the demand for adaptive recreation continues to rise, the campus offers the space, infrastructure, and flexibility needed to expand year-round programming
NEWRY — Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation and Hurricane Island Outward Bound School (HIOBS) have announced a new partnership that ensures the continued use…
New and used gear, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The annual Ski Swap sale that benefits skiers and boarders of all ages with new and used equipment will take place Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Camden Snow Bowl lodge.
Each…
analysis
On an October 18 trip to Bradbury Mountain State Park in Pownal, I noticed something about the forest canopy overhead: The red, orange and yellow …
Will be lifting off from Camden base
CAMDEN — Two helicopters owned by…
Ready to chill out with Hearty Roots? Registration is open for this year’s Plunge for a Purpose on New Year’s Day at Pemaquid Beach. All are invited…
free and discounted programs
WinterKids is relaunching the WinterKids Passport, a program that connects Maine families to free and discounted winter activities across the state.
… Camden Hills Mountain Bike Team ends season with a strong finish at Northern New England competition
The Camden Hills Regional High School Mountain Bike Team capped off a strong season with an impressive second-place finish in the Eastern Division of the Northern New England Mountain Bike Series…
Next game, Bangor: Jammers vs Rams
The Camden Hills Regional High School Windjammer girls varsity soccer team had a tremendous semi-final win against Mt. Ararat Eagles Saturday, Nov. 1, at Lincoln Academy, in Newcastle.…
and other wild Maine rivers
George's River Trout Unlimited (GRTU) welcomes Sawyer Deroche, registered Maine guide, for a presentation on fishing the Allagash and other wild Maine rivers, Tuesday,…
The Camden Hills Regional High School Windjammer girls soccer team soared through to a victory of 8-0 against Messalonskee in a game that ended early due to the mercy rule. The quarterfinal…
anticipating year-round recreational opportunities for a wide range of users, from walkers and strollers to wheelchair users and, eventually, mountain bikers
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust has opened a new 950-foot ADA-accessible trail at Castner Brook Community Forest in Damariscotta. Constructed this fall, the…
Megunticook Rowing Loonies proved that they are the loudest little club on the Charles River Oct. 17-19 at the 60th running of the legendary Head of the Charles Regatta.
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Gearing up for February U.S. National Toboggan Championships
Thanks to the efforts of five volunteers who trekked to Tobogganville at the Camden Snow Bowl in early October, the chute is now sporting a fresh coat of white paint, and ready for winter…
Varsity Windjammers Girls soccer team is second in the league
Away at Messalonskee High School this Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Windjammer girls soccer team soared through to a victory of 5-0.
It was a rough battle to halftime with the…
Midcoast Conservancy will be hosting an outdoor gear sale – featuring used cross-country skis, boots, and poles, snowshoes, and mountain and fat tire bikes – on November 21 and 22, at their…
Georges River Land Trust welcomes the return of Hiking Club, a guided series of hikes across the land trust’s preserves year-round.
"These walks are a great way to explore trails throughout…
The Camden Hills Windjammer Girls Soccer teams prevailed in two games last week, and now are looking forward to their last game of season before stepping into playoffs. On Tuesday, Oct. 21,…
hosted by DoryWoman Rowing
The 7th annual Witches Row, hosted by DoryWoman Rowing, will happen…
Join Maine Health’s Community Health program and Coastal Mountains Land Trust for a Happy Wanderers Hike on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 10 a.m., at…
Join Georges River Land Trust for a special full moon walk, Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 4:30 - 6 p.m., at Riverview Hayfields Preserve, in South Thomaston.
Participants should meet the Land…
