How many of the state’s natural wonders and scenic spots have you visited? We’ve just added 5 more – Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge, Belgrade Lakes, Chimney Pond, Sebago Lake State Park and Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary – so get going.
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Birding: Avian Haven plays critical role in rehab of injured birds
Since 1999, the nonprofit in Freedom has treated more than 26,000 birds, many of them victims of cats and collisions.
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What’s Up in May: With spring the Earth wakes up, and the sky also changes
As the weather warms, we can get outside and better enjoy May’s many celestial highlights.
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Take a glimpse at the ‘seasons’ of spring
What’s most remarkable is how varied the weather can be within such a short period of time.
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Hunting: How many turkeys are too many?
Our columnist relates adventures in other states and yearns for more wild turkeys in Maine.
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Looking for a new hike? Go East, young man (and woman)
The easternmost point on the continental U.S., Quoddy Head State Park in Lubec offers beautiful walks in addition to the iconic lighthouse.
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Just a concept 25 years ago, the International Appalachian Trail now crosses continents
What started as an idea by three Mainers to link their state to Canada with a hiking trail became a collaboration among more than a dozen countries in North American and across the Atlantic.
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Bob Humphrey: The Once and Future King?
Turkeys have long been called the king of North American game birds. But are they?
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Maine names new state wildlife division director
Augusta native Nathan Webb has been working for the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife department since 2014.
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Three of the world’s most elite mountain climbers presumed dead after avalanche
The missing climbers were attempting an icy route up Howse Peak in Banff National Park.