Check the skies for the opposition of Jupiter on the 26th and the opposition of Neptune on the 16th.
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Hunting: Seasons opening on many species before traditional October kickoff
There’s plenty to do in September, so get out there while the weather is nice and enjoy some early fall hunting.
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Hiking in Maine: It’s Baxter State Park at its most spectacular
It’s a two-day expedition in the rugged Northwest Basin to reach Davis Pond, in the shadow of Katahdin, but it is so worth the effort.
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Crying wolf? Disagreement persists over presence of wolves in Northeast
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.