Registered Maine Guides expect the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak to take a toll on their business and have a ripple effect on smaller towns.
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Ask a Naturalist: Should bird nest boxes be cleaned?
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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Birding: Stuck inside? Take a virtual trip around the world
The online Birds of the World project, available by subscription, includes thousands of videos and sound recordings.
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Outdoors in Maine: Catching on to fishing regulations still a challenge
The not-so-good news is that fishing regulations have not really been simplified, official assertions to the contrary.
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Pleasant Mountain trails closed to hikers
Loon Echo Land Trust closes the four trails at Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton and Denmark – a popular hiking destination – at the request of local fire departments.
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Few fishermen venture to Sebago on Opening Day amid virus outbreak
On the traditional start of the fishing season, some anglers were confused about whether they can continue to fish in light of the governor’s ‘stay-at-home’ order. They can.
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‘If you can reach it, people have tried to manipulate it.’
So says a fisheries expert about the many dramatic changes in Maine’s fisheries over two centuries.
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What’s up in April: Take a deep breath and look up in the sky
In these trying times, look to the skies for a profound sense of man’s place in the universe.
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Some common sense tips to keep you (and others) safe when hiking
It’s restorative to get outdoors during this time of self-isolation as long as you adhere to safe practices.
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Skiing in Maine: What to do when the mountain is closed
Or more accurately, when there is no skiing in Maine. What does an avid skier do when ski resorts have all shut down to prevent the spread of the coronavirus?