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.
Outdoors
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ask Maine Audubon: Birders rejoice as many species overshoot targets and arrive in New England
Wildlife questions from Mainers answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Canoeing in Maine: Welcome to spring on Winthrop-Wayne town line
An early season paddle on Berry and Dexter ponds, straddling the border between the towns, starts the season off right.
What’s up in May: One last peek at such a special total solar eclipse
There are also normal highlights, but they pale in comparison to such a rare event like a total solar eclipse.
Birding: Earth Day should remind us all to take better care of this planet
Many inhabitants of the planet are suffering due to global warming, and there are things we can do to help.