Select an adjective and it likely will pertain to a beautiful natural portion of that state.
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Why catch-and-release is killing, not conserving, Maine fisheries
In many waters around the state, the practice is creating overpopulation problems that are starving togue and salmon.
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In hiking adventures, make new friends but keep the old
Camden Hills State Park is an old favorite, but it hasn’t lost one speck of its luster.
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Piping plovers fledge record number of chicks in Maine
The number of nesting pairs on the state’s beaches also set a record, but wildlife officials say protections remain critical for the endangered shorebirds.
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Hiking: Columnist reaches the halfway point on his Pacific Crest Trail trek
These are the glory days of the hike.
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Birding: Saltmarsh sparrows are exceptional, but in steep decline
The species has been reduced by nearly 80 percent in the last 15 years, down to about 30,000 birds.
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Maine puts off plan to assess whether human food is affecting bear numbers
Maine has more black bears than any other East Coast state, and critics say the use of bait by hunters may contribute to population growth.
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Grueling endurance race finds a home in Casco Bay
The Casco Bay Islands SwimRun, now in its fourth year, requires ocean swimming and running across 10 islands.
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What’s Up in August: Jupiter and Saturn continue to rule the night sky
The Perseid meteor shower peaks in August, but the approaching full moon means the show won’t be as good as usual.
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However Mainers feel about out-of-staters, we’re partial to bass
Native fish may get the glory, but bass, be they largemouth or small, get the love.