MONDAY Christmas Bird Count, all day in Biddeford and Kennebunk York County Audubon sponsors two Christmas bird counts to help in monitoring the health and status of bird populations throughout North America. The counts began with the National Audubon Society’s count on Christmas Day in 1900. More than 2,300 areas are covered each year, with […]
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What’s Up in January: 2016 was a splendid year for astronomical discoveries
A proven prediction and an Earth-like planet are among the highlights.
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Snowmobile riders split on idea of trail to Saddleback
While the ski area sits closed, sledders weigh the benefits of a trail to the mountain.
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Windsurfing pioneer S. Newman Darby dies at 88
Darby never received a patent for his design, and for many years was overlooked or unknown.
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Great forecast comes with reminders for snowmobilers
The Maine Warden Service and the Maine Snowmobile Association hold a news conference to highlight the need for safety .
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Smelt season in Pittston, Bowdoinham already better than last year on Kennebec River
Camps around central Maine have shacks on the river weeks earlier than last year, when warm weather and a lack of ice shortened the smelting season.
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Got snow? Yep, and a weekly report will provide details
Ski and snowmobile associations aim to keep Mainers updated on conditions.
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Ice fishing season gets strong start, thanks to cold December
Fisheries biologists say there are already great opportunities to catch trout and other fish in southern and central Maine.
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Hunting: There’s a perfect gift that just keeps giving
Month after month, you’ll never forget that one solid Christmas present.
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Birding: Snow white birds a product of aberrant plumages
Albinism and leucism are two conditions that result in unusual pigmentation.