Deirdre Fleming

Staff Writer

Deirdre Fleming covers the outdoors for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram, and has been a newspaper reporter in Maine for 25 years - and an outdoor writer for the past 20. During that time, she’s seen biologists trap 500-pound bear, watched fishermen land high-jumping makos, camped on Moosehead Lake in the winter, and retraced Gov. Percival Baxter’s first trip to Mt. Katahdin. She is often asked, but still does not know her favorite wildland in Maine. A graduate of Georgetown University and the University of Missouri, she lives with her husband in Buxton near the Saco River, where they both fly fish.

Latest

Published
April 19, 2023

Outdoor track: Athletes to watch in southern Maine

This group of talented boys and girls includes several state-record holders.
Published
April 16, 2023

Looking for an active outdoor festival? Try heading to inland Maine

From birding and star gazing to gravel bike riding, you can take part in adventures at several festivals across the state.
Published
April 9, 2023

Maine’s a fishing destination – for out-of-staters and residents alike

While the state attracts anglers from around the world, more than one in four Maine adults owns a freshwater fishing license.
Published
April 2, 2023

Thru-hiker hopes to inspire Indigenous kids to pursue outdoor adventures

Nyle Sockbeson hopes his journey on the Appalachian Trail can serve as an inspiration for children in Wabanaki communities in Maine.
Published
March 28, 2023

Early data show possible dramatic drop in moose calves felled by winter ticks

The percentage of moose calves in the study area of northwestern Maine who died from winter-tick infestation has dropped significantly from last winter to this year.
Published
March 25, 2023

Girls’ indoor track: 2023 Varsity Maine All-State team

Our team of Maine’s best indoor track athletes includes three sophomores and three juniors.
Published
March 25, 2023

Boys’ indoor track: 2023 Varsity Maine All-State team

This year’s team includes a New England champion and three others who were runner-up at the regional meet.
Published
March 25, 2023

Varsity Maine boys’ indoor track Athlete of the Year: Adam Bendetson, Scarborough

The senior distance runner helped the Red Storm win another Class A state championship, then earned a New England title in the 2-mile.
Published
March 25, 2023

Varsity Maine girls’ indoor track Athlete of the Year: Cary Drake, York

The junior distance runner won three events at the Class B state meet and earned all-New England honors again this winter.
Published
March 19, 2023

Check it out: North Woods library offers wide range of gear for outdoors enthusiasts

From Nordic skis and backpacks to paddleboards and kayaks, the Katahdin Gear Library has plenty to offer residents of Millinocket and nearby communities.