Maine Audubon says the state is home to most of the habitat in the eastern U.S.
Outdoors
Skiing in Maine: Spring ski season means time to get silly
As the weather gets warmer, things get wackier at Maine’s ski slopes.
Allen Afield: Early April is prime time for salters
These sea-run brook trout like to feed in high spring waters.
Birding: Purple finches on the move
Research into moving habits through tracking can prove interesting.
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SATURDAY How the Seasons Change, 9 a.m. in Bangor The Bangor Land Trust is joining The National Phenology Network and Signs of the Seasons to promote a citizen science project studying how the seasons change. Join the training from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on April 4 in the Bangor Land Trust office at 8 Harlow […]
Waterway trail nonprofit gets $100,000 grant toward endowment
L.L. Bean’s gift assists the Maine Island Trail Association.
Allen Afield: Robins, squirrels and skunks: Sure signs of spring
Nature is giving us subtle signs that things are heating up.
Hiking: There’s a bit of urban renewal on the Freedom Trail
The Boston walking trail offers hours of good exercise, sightseeing and a little shopping, too.
Skiing in Maine: Plenty of action in final weeks at the slopes
Many of Maine’s resorts pull out all the stops for the end of the season.
Maine tanner belongs to a rare breed
Greg McNally’s work comes from taxidermists around New England.