From dog-powered trail runs to horse-drawn fairground races, skijoring is taking shape in western and central Maine as a winter sport built on preparation, shared access and control on snow.
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Hiking with a dog this winter? Here’s what you need to know.
As winter continues and spring approaches, dog owners can enjoy Maine trails safely by planning ahead and following basic trail etiquette.
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Wilton fills school board seat following Mayhew’s death
Angie LeClaire will be the interim RSU 9 board member until the June elections.
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Need a coffee break? Here’s where you can caffeinate across Jay, nearby Franklin County towns
From convenience stores and farm markets to espresso bars and cafés, this guide highlights where residents grab coffee across Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls and nearby Franklin County towns.
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Farmington group notes 41 species for 126th Christmas Bird Count
Local birders surveyed nine western Maine areas Dec. 14, logging 41 species and contributing data to the nation’s longest-running community science bird project.
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Maine Huts & Trails offers free guided winter programs starting Jan. 3
Maine Huts & Trails will launch a series of free, guided winter outdoor programs on its trail network beginning Jan. 3, offering snowshoeing, skiing, fat biking and family-friendly outings open to the public.
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When birds irrupt, winter wakes up
Winter birding across Maine highlights familiar winter species, simple tracking clues, feeder tips and welcoming places for residents to enjoy wildlife all season.
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Welcoming vegans at the holiday table, the Maine way
A practical, local guide to understanding veganism during the holidays, with simple hosting tips and Maine-based gift and food ideas that help everyone feel included.
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Christmas wishes flow in for 7-year-old Maine girl fighting cancer
Lucy Hanson was diagnosed with bone cancer in October. The community has rallied around her, flooding her hospital room with Christmas cards, gifts and donations.
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Unsolved armed robbery in Livermore Falls leaves clerk shaken
‘I haven’t been back to work. I can’t even drive to the store; it makes me cry,’ the 55-year-old local woman said.