Loon counters find more adults but loss of chicks in Maine

It's too early to say if the loss of loon chicks is a new trend or a temporary drop.

Fewer restrictions, more amenities hold promise for Alpine ski season

Several of Maine's ski areas reported a spike in traffic last year, and they expect more of the same this winter.

Hunting: Be prepared when opportunity presents itself

All the chances in the world won't help unless you recognize the opportunity and make the right moves to take advantage.

Derogatory Native American term coming to an end at Maine’s last holdout

The prospective buyers of a ski area in Greenville plan to change the resort's offensive name.

Ask Maine Audubon: Lots of bugs stink, but there’s only one stink bug

Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.

What’s up in December: Two meteor showers, and Venus at its most brilliant

Perhaps the highlight of the month will be the long-awaited launch of the James Webb Space Telescope on Dec. 18.

In Photos: Gov. Mills joins fisheries officials to help stock the Presumpscot

Warmer summers worsen tick infestations for U.S. moose, study finds

Tick infestation is a leading cause of recent population declines in the Northeast, where summer temperatures have been surging more than in the Upper Midwest.

They set out to hike America’s 3 longest trails in less than a year. What could go wrong?

In the fall of 2020, they began working out twice a day to build up strength for a journey that would take them more than 7,000 miles, from snowy climes in the Eastern U.S. to desert pathways in the Southwest and lush forests in the Pacific Northwest.

Bird-dog handlers can offer valuable lessons to other dog owners

Springer spaniels trained for field trial competitions are disciplined and focused, but it takes work from the dog and owner to form a winning team.