A philanthropic gift increases roadside tent sites at the national monument from five to 12.
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Hiking in Maine: Outdoors adventures await at Lily Bay State Park
Located in Greenville, the park offers swimming, paddling, hiking trails and 90 campground sites.
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Birding: When it comes to songs, this species is a veritable jukebox
The tireless red-eyed vireo has a repertoire of songs that’s hard to miss during the summer.
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With Little Whaleboat, a wild island preserve is forming in Casco Bay
Maine Coast Heritage Trust has launched a campaign to buy and protect the Harspwell island for public access, part of an evolving network of preserves it is assembling in upper Casco Bay.
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Fishing flies are small, but carry great weight for avid anglers
Some of Maine’s most passionate fly fishers trust their go-to flies for many reasons – chief among them good fortune.
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Canoeing in Maine: A paddle on Onawa Lake offers astounding views
Nestled between mountains in Piscataquis County, the lake has 15 miles of shoreline to explore.
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Ask Maine Audubon: Have the monarchs arrived early … or are they late?
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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Topsham woman injured hiking Appalachian Trail in Franklin County
Cynthia Ackerman, 53, injured her ankle and was carried out by rescuers.
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Wilton man lands plane safely in Farmington after engine loses power
Reed Wells, 21, was flying from Phillips to Norridgewock when he was forced to land the Cessna 150.
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Birding: Watching bird traffic can lead to nesting sites
So many birds are making trips back and forth to feed their young, so you can make a note where they are and maybe take a peek after the breeding season.