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It’s Worth the Trip: With days getting shorter, no need to venture far
If you live near one of Maine’s largest cities, here are some hikes close to home.
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Nature walk in Windham to celebrate new land trust
When their conservation groups merged in September, it assured more conservation work getting done in Greater Portland.
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Down East Maine offers a camping jewel
Cobscook Bay State Park is as good as it gets – if you like campsites with lots of privacy along a rocky shoreline with fantastic ocean views.
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Hunting: The real work of a successful hunt starts after a deer has been bagged
It’s important to follow a careful procedure to make sure the meat makes it to a dinner table without being spoiled.
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Birding: Birders get competitive about their lists
The 2013 record of 749 species seen in one year was shattered this year, as two birders have recorded at least 765 sightings.
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What’s Up In November: Meteor showers provide the highlight of a busy month
A halfway-through-fall month is reflected in the sky.
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Maine hunters happy with start of deer hunting season
Despite cold, rainy weather, hunters at Audette’s Hardware Store in Winthrop said deer hunting season — which began Saturday for Maine residents — was off to a good start.
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Foundation of skiers, businesses reach agreement to buy troubled Saddleback resort
The terms include a critical conservation deal with the Trust For Public Land and New England Forestry Foundation.
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Masters of invention: Maine’s history of firearm production
Guns were a tool for survival in the 19th century, and a new exhibit at the Maine State Museum documents the remarkable talents and contributions of the state’s gunsmiths.