Human alterations have helped make it easier for some species.
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Former L.L. Bean executive plans to make Maine Audubon a national leader
Andy Beahm wants to grow Maine Audubon over the coming years to include more chapters around the state.
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Maine lags in providing state park access to people with disabilities
Funding and philosophy play key roles, but several other states offer greater wheelchair access to public lands.
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Ski season begins in Maine and New Hampshire
Sunday River in Newry and Wildcat Mountain in Pinkham Notch, N.H., both opened for the 2017-18 ski season Saturday.
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Interactive map: Handicap-accessible boat launch facilities in Maine
Data from Maine’s Bureau of Parks and Lands and Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shows where to find handicap-accessible boat launches on Maine’s lakes, rivers and bays.
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Saddleback sits idle for 3rd straight year as ski season begins
The Majella Group, which agreed in June to buy the resort, said the sale is progressing but offers no timetable for a possible opening.
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Lifelong skier takes over as head of Auburn’s Lost Valley Ski Area
John Herrick, who literally grew up in a former ski lodge, retired 2 years ago from the Maine Air National Guard.
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Hunters who also bird say one activity helps the other
When some deer hunters take to the woods this month, they’ll also be working on their birding lists.
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Hunting: Deer season has major economic impact
Much like in other states, revenue from deer hunting drives Maine’s outdoors economy.
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It’s Worth the Trip: Climbing to Avery Peak more than just hike up Mount Bigelow
The climb is an annual pilgrimage for the next generation, learning to appreciate what Dad always knew.