Last week’s cold snap froze many water bodies, but this week’s warming temperatures could leave ice dangerously thin.
Outdoors
Nordic ski center offers rare rental for dog owners
Ever wanted to try skijoring? Now you (and your pup) can rent the equipment at the Jackson Ski Touring Foundation in the White Mountains.
Hiking: Contemplation and rejuvenation on the 3 Bridges Trail
A short, new trail along Peters Brook in Blue Hill encourages the hiker to slow down.
Hunting: Need a Christmas gift for the hunter in your life?
Yes, it’s late but if you’re still stumped, we’ve got lots of ideas.
Birding: Maine’s new Winter Bird Atlas is looking for volunteers
Organizers hope the project will yield insights into winter bird abundance throughout the state over the entire winter.
Winter solstice: Celebrate the slow return of light
In this technology-obsessed era, gatherings that celebrate nature are more important than ever.
Skiing in Maine: The mere scent of a ski lodge conjures up a whole world
Skiing and snowboarding engage the senses – all the senses.
Hunting: Deer season may be over, but there are other opportunities
Waterfowl season lapses into the new year along the Maine coast, and snowshoe hare season runs through March 31.
Acadia visitors join lawsuit against e-bikes in national parks
A New Jersey couple who regularly visit the park join several environmental groups challenging the decision to allow e-bikes.
Most big-game harvests in Maine down from last year, as expected
A new electronic tagging system provided preliminary numbers Tuesday, months earlier than in years past.