It can be fun to watch bees, wasps and other flower flies work a patch of flowers.
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Driver in fatal Flagstaff Lake pontoon accident had just sold Eustis market to victim’s relative
Wonderland Holdings LLC, whose president is Nasir Hakeem, purchased Pines Market in February from John Morris of Eustis.
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These historic Acadia National Park trails will give you a challenge
The ladder trails are an exhilirating experience and worth the strenuous effort, sweaty palms and wobbly knees.
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How Mainers handle ticks, from tweezers to tape | Column
Experts say there’s only one right way to remove a tick, but what you do with it after is mostly up to you.
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Lovesick moose sparks sex education lesson
The author and his siblings learned a few things when a moose started to hang out on his grandparents’ dairy farm.
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Tick check? This hiker starts with naked skin and a lint roller
After a bad case of anaplasmosis, author Mark LaFlamme now has a strict tick-check regimen. Here are his recommendations.
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Fall starts early for birds, so be on the lookout
A large number of species are moving through the state and there are plenty of opportunities for bird watching.
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State rangers will patrol Tumbledown Mountain over Labor Day weekend
Rangers also reminded hikers that camping has been prohibited on the mountain since 2021.
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Who foots the bill when Maine responders rescue hikers in unorganized territories?
Weld’s Fire Rescue Department has been called out six times for out-of-town rescues since June, mostly on Tumbledown Mountain, stressing the town’s fire budget.
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Remote Snow and Kibby mountains are worthy hiking objectives
The views are superb, with Snow Mountain being a challenge and Kibby Mountain a walk in the park.