The bucket list item for Katahdin’s peaks – plus 12 – has been checked. And there are photos to prove it.
Outdoors
What’s Up In October: Planetary breakup provides the highlight
Jupiter and Saturn will sink below the western horizon, and comets will provide shows.
Birding: Technology makes for a different experience
The sounds and pictures of birds are so much better than generations ago.
Hunting: Squirrels provide wonderful training
Starting with the small rodents will teach a child the fundamentals before seeking larger game.
Vermont officials warn waterfowl hunters of algae blooms toxic to their dogs
Authorities say the blue-green plants in freshwater lakes and ponds can emit neurotoxins.
It’s Worth the Trip: There’s a bounty of beauty around the Berwicks
Don’t be fooled by a topographical map: There are so many delights to enchant so many people.
Hunting: Sometimes you have to hunt for a place to hunt
Access can be a problem, but doing the work to find the right spots can make for a memorable day.
Sen. King calls for park service to address deferred maintenance
King, who toured Acadia on Thursday with acting Director Dan Smith and Rep. Bruce Poliquin, says Americans must commit to leaving national parks in better shape for the next generation.
Mountain bike club working with Topsham to develop bike trails
The Six Rivers chapter of the New England Mountain Bike Association wants to put trails on about 100 acres behind the transfer station at Townsend Way.
Monday’s Sports Digest: Tagging stations up and running with online harvest registrations
IFW’s new computerized tagging system is providing real-time data on big-game harvests.