Critics claim wildlife officials are slow to acknowledge wolves in their midst because they would have to accommodate the presence of a federally protected species.
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See famous paintings by Maine masters at these state parks
The program, running through October, is a collaboration among the Portland Museum of Art, Maine’s Bureau of Parks and Lands, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and Freeport retailer L.L. Bean.
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Birding: DDT is long gone, but a new class of insecticides poses dangers
Neuroactive insecticides are taking a toll on pollinators such as bees and butterflies, as well as having a negative impact on birds.
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Efforts grow in Maine to encourage use of bird-safe windows
The new L.L. Bean headquarters in Freeport offers the most recent example of windows retrofitted to help prevent bird strikes.
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Hiking in Maine: Exploring Cobscook Shores in far Downeast Maine
Cobscook Shores’ parklands feature 15 miles of pristine shorefront and 16 miles of outstanding trails in Lubec and Whiting.
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Face Time: Readfield outdoorsman leads the High Peaks Alliance
Brent West grew up at the end of a dirt road in New Portland, which helped put him on a path to a career in wildlife ecology.
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Senate bill seeks to improve access to Katahdin Woods and Waters
Maine’s U.S. senators sponsor legislation that would halve the travel time from Millinocket to the national monument.
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Ask Maine Audubon: Do hummingbirds return to the same yard each year?
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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Hot? Here are 8 great swimming holes in Maine
Cool off under bridges and waterfalls, from Springvale to Stow.
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Hiking in Maine: A bounty of beauty, just over the border
Just a couple miles from the Maine border in Eaton, N.H., there are chances to hike, bike and swim, but most of all just simply enjoy the outdoors.