And origin stories of other bird names, which make up for in charm what they lack in accuracy.
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Celebrate the state’s bicentennial with a dozen great hikes
Individually and altogether, these represent spectacular Maine regions, history and natural features.
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Oxbow serves up the perfect pair: Beer and cross-country skiing
The brewery’s new tasting room in western Maine has free Nordic trails. Even better: Many other breweries in Maine also sit a stone’s throw from amazing trails for skiing, strolling or bicycling.
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After a long day on the slopes, nothing satisfies like a good, local brew
Many ski hills accommodate with adjacent breweries. And there is no shortage of beers named for ski mountains and trails.
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Ask a Naturalist: Doesn’t that red-winged blackbird realize it’s February?
Wildlife questions from real Mainers answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox
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What’s up in March?
Betelgeuse in Orion just keeps getting more interesting.
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State biologist on ‘personal mission’ to catch fishermen cheating in Down East derbies
Gregory Burr’s deep knowledge of Hancock County fisheries comes in handy at the weigh station.
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Birding: From log-cock to high-hole, names come with charming backstories
A 1957 list of standard common names, which is periodically updated, keeps them all straight.
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Hiking: Katahdin region offers a bounty of Nordic ski and snowshoe opportunities
With luck (and cooperating weather), you’ll get a glimpse of the mountain.
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Saco fishermen compete on new season of ‘Wicked Tuna’
Zack Plante and Charlie Boivin, co-captains of the Wasabi, will be featured on the new season of the TV show ‘Wicked Tuna,’ starting Sunday.