By Sarah Sindo Since you found your way to the Bangor Daily News Outdoors section, I’m assuming you enjoy the outdoors and maybe even view wilderness as an essential space for yourself.

DEXTER — Again in 2023, the annual Maine Red Hot Dog Festival kicked off with the Millside Fitness Bun Run 5K on Saturday, Aug.

By Aislinn Sarnacki Just before sunrise, I entered the dense forest of Baxter State Park.

MILO – Sunshine and summer sales brought smiles to those attending Milo Garden Club’s annual Fair and Plant Sale.

By Ethan Andrews, Bangor Daily News Staff A federal judge has dismissed a civil lawsuit against Maine towing companies, municipalities, police departments and state agencies that claimed they conspired to illegally seize vehicles and sell them.

Every county saw increase in tax revenue due to in-migration By Kathleen O”Brien, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is the only state where every county gained income from 2020 to 2021, due to a swelling population during the COVID-19 pandemic when people fled large cities in favor of safer, more rural communities, a new study found.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Foxcroft Academy graduates, community members, and visitors to the region kicked off the Saturday of Foxcroft Academy Alumni Weekend on Aug.

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Maine is a popular place for residents and vacationers alike and many folks spend time during the summer fishing, boating and water skiing on the state’s lakes and ponds.

By Nancy Battick If you’re stuck in your research, you might want to consider writing a query.

By Leela Stockley, Bangor Daily News Staff An 85-year-old man was found at the edge of a bog in Piscataquis County on Monday night, Aug.