The second massive slab of granite fell Thursday and filled the valley with smoke.
Outdoors
Reduced moose hunt gets started in Maine
The state’s moose population has fallen in recent years.
It’s Worth the Trip: Loon Echo, Harpswell land trusts among Maine’s best
There are plenty of trails to enjoy in the roughly 8,300 acres maintained by these two trusts.
Hunting: Looking for logic from the legislature
Most bills benefit the state, but there always are others that are head-scratchers.
As trail races grow, more Mainers take to the woods
Runners give many reasons for loving the dirt paths, including stronger legs and better looks at wildlife.
Birders flock from far and wide to catch a glimpse of this rare visitor
A fork-tailed flycatcher, a bird usually found in South America and last seen in the state 5 years ago, has spent several days at Maine Audubon in Falmouth.
Canoeing in Maine: Heald Pond is a little gem in the neighborhood of big Kezar Pond
Taking a paddle on little Heald Pond in Lovell will be well worth the trip to western Maine.
Hunting: It’s a gauntlet but any-deer permit process works well
Various stages are involved in a system that’s been fine-tuned through the years.
Birding: Birds seem able to weather the storms
Based on what information we have, land-bird populations seem only somewhat diminished after hurricanes.