Peter Vickery did not live to see his life’s work published, but ‘Birds of Maine’ – engaging, gorgeous and packed with information – is a great testament to a great ornithologist.
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Ask Maine Audubon: Those birds you see every year, now absent, probably moved to find food
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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Ice fishing may be the latest outdoor activity to get a boost from the pandemic
Bait dealers in southern Maine are reporting a spike in business and avid fishermen are seeing more anglers on the lakes this winter.
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George Smith loved the outdoors as if it were his home
He lobbied for decades to protect Maine’s woods and waters, because they filled him with awe and gratitude.
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Alpine skiers get opportunity for ‘trial’ runs at Quarry Road Recreation Area
Eleven downhill skiers take to hill Sunday as the city assess viability of returning Alpine skiing to Waterville.
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Love at first hike: These couples bonded over their passion for the outdoors
On Valentine’s Day, we bring you three love stories forged by outdoor adventures in Maine.
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Hiking in Maine: Winter exploration at Katahdin Woods & Waters
It takes preparation and effort, but a trip to the Grand Pitch Lean-to is worth it for an overnight adventure.
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Maine to launch ‘Free Fishing License Week’ on Saturday
Anglers without a license can fish for free after registering with the state Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
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State biologists want to see if more moose hunting would help control winter ticks
Research would be conducted in a hunting district northwest of Baxter State Park to determine whether culling the moose herd would ‘break the winter tick cycle.’
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Turnout light at annual Vassalboro Ice Fishing Derby
Vassalboro Business Association organizers said the raffle sold out, even though participation was lower than in previous years.