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PublishedMay 16, 2024
A remote forest thrives, thanks to woodswomen
The team behind a 180-acre community woodland near Brownville in Piscataquis County brings a collaborative, relationship-based approach to how it manages the land. The female-centric collective may be entirely accidental, but its focus on empowerment may be crucial to adapting to climate change.
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PublishedMay 12, 2024
Lawmakers gut bill aimed at protecting Maine lakes
The measures coincide with growing concerns from lake groups and environmentalists about the threat of climate change and invasive species.
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PublishedMay 12, 2024
Ask Maine Audubon: Early morning birds belting out their spring songs, and much more
Wildlife questions from Mainers answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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PublishedMay 12, 2024
Hunting in Maine: Is it worth targeting turkeys with decoys?
Of course you need to carry them and they might actually scare a turkey instead of attracting one, but use them right, and you might cash in.
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PublishedMay 11, 2024
Mainers surprised, delighted by unusually strong northern lights show
One of the strongest solar storms in the last 20 years produced a brightly colored night sky that was seen across much of the U.S., including the Pine Tree State, on Friday night. There's a chance that colorful conditions could continue throughout the weekend.
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PublishedMay 11, 2024
In photos: Northern lights bring their colorful display to Maine skies
Readers from across the state shared their photos of a dazzling, and rare, aurora borealis Friday night.
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PublishedMay 5, 2024
Birding: Yes, there is promiscuity among some species of birds
Both male and female American woodcocks will have multiple clutches of eggs with multiple partners over the course of a breeding season.
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PublishedMay 5, 2024
Hunting in Maine: A wise hunter will sometimes break the rules, um, guidelines
A dose of conventional wisdom when turkey hunting is critical, but also know that sometimes you need to go off script.
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PublishedMay 5, 2024
Hiking in Maine: Maine Trail Center in Skowhegan gets generous boost from Mark McAuliffe’s gift
Mark McAuliffe donated $1 million before his death in October for a facility to house those who maintain the Appalachian Trail, and much more.
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PublishedMay 1, 2024
A busy spring of improvements is planned for Skowhegan area’s Lake George Regional Park
Plans for the park on the Skowhegan-Canaan line include building a road with parking on the west side of the park, turning a former social hall into an event venue and outdoor recreation base camp and renovating five aging cabins on the lake.
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