The great black hawk, native to Central and South America, first appeared in August in Biddeford and now appears to be settling in for the Maine winter.
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Maine deer harvest is highest since 2004
An electronic tagging system gives biologists data just days after the end of the firearm season.
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Hunting: Relatively speaking, success of Maine deer hunters low
Mainers kill 0.5 bucks per square inch, the lowest rate in New England.
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What’s Up in December: As other planets fade, Mars will remain
Spectacles in the month include the best meteor shower of the year.
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Is the chickadee on Maine license plates an imposter?
Maine never identified the black-capped chickadee as the state bird. Fixing the problem could ruffle some feathers.
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Official hopes long-delayed signs will draw more visitors to Katahdin wilderness
Slightly more people visited the area this year than last, even without signage.
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Early snow and cold give ski season a bright start
People are ‘chomping to ski’ and conditions are ideal, the manager of the Camden Snow Bowl says.
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Hunting: It’s not what you say, it’s what you mean
Hunters have their own vocabulary, and sometimes even other hunters can be confused.
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Canoeing in Maine: Scarborough provides perfect spot for November outing
From the wildlife to the scenery, a wonderful paddle is there to be taken.
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It’s Worth The Trip: Look into the abyss at gorgeous Gulf Hagas
‘The Grand Canyon of the East’ is not easy to get to, but it certainly lives up to the rave reviews with spectacular views and waterfalls.