The month of February is named after Februa, which was the Roman festival of purification. We are now halfway through winter. That point is marked by Groundhog Day on the second of this month. Legend has it that if the groundhog sees its shadow, it will retreat back into its burrow and there will be […]
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John Christie: 10 reasons to ski in Maine
There’s no reason not to put those boards in the snow.
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Snowshoe maker has a foothold in Native American culture
Among Bill Mackowski’s personal quests is preserving the dying art of making snowshoes.
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Maine’s moose hunt success rate down from 2013
Nearly two-thirds of moose hunters were successful in 2014.
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Number of moose hunting permits may fall by 9 percent
A final vote is expected in March, although the number could change if high winter mortality occurs.
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Going against the flow, Maine fishermen favor reduced striper catch
Charter guides are ‘thrilled’ that regulators are tightening bag limits to protect the dwindling recreational fish, but other Northeast coastal states are not on board.
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Maine’s 2015 ice fishing season is underway
State officials say many bodies of water all over the state are open for ice fishing, but not all of them are safe because of thin ice.
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Clouds fill Grand Canyon to spectacular effect
In a rare weather event, cool, damp air filled the famous landmark with a sea of clouds.
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Maine told to reduce striped bass harvest
A stock assessment found that the fish’s 2012 mortality was higher than anticipated and the spawning female population is declining.
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Northern New England states cool off on moose hunt
In Maine, the number of people entering the lottery has declined substantially in the last 10 years.