Now operating under new ownership, the ski area in Rangeley was open this winter for the first time since 2015.
Outdoors
Ask Maine Audubon: So many factors can cause birds to flee their nests
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Birding: Most important – keep feeding stations clean and clear of predators
Those are two biggest issues when facing the question of “to feed or not to feed.” Birds like the food supply, but are not dependent on your offerings.
What’s Up in April: So much in the sky as spring begins to take hold
Mars continues to rule the night while Venus makes its long-awaited return to our evening sky.
Need a new fishing hole? Try this go-to list
With the traditional opening day of open-water season upon us, we asked several skilled anglers for recommendations.
Hiking in Maine: Old Pond Railway Trail a glimpse of history meshed with today’s beauty
Not too far from Ellsworth and Bar Harbor, get away from the bustle for the bounty of conservation lands and hiking trails in Hancock.
Maine proposes more moose hunting permits to combat winter tick infestation
The number of permits for the fall 2021 hunt would increase by 11%. Biologists also propose a new hunting strategy to test whether it may reduce the impact of winter ticks on Maine’s moose herd.
Several trails in Acadia National Park closed because of nesting peregrine falcons
The Jordan Cliffs Trail, Precipice Trail, and a portion of the Orange & Black Path are closed until further notice.
High schoolers brave wilderness camping for a week in winter
Members of Gould Academy’s junior class discover that they are tougher and more resourceful than they may have thought.
Ask Maine Audubon: Are woodpeckers doing damage, or helping that old tree?
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.