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PublishedJanuary 25, 2021
Appalachian Trail through-hikers told to postpone plans this year due to virus
About 2,000 through-hikers have already registered to make the trek this year, but the Appalachian Trail Conservancy is recommending against long-distance hikes.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2020
Maine man to attempt Triple Crown of hiking – all in one year
Along with a buddy, Sammy Potter will try to complete hikes of the Appalachian Trail, the Continental Divide Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail in 2021.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2020
Farmington native navigates the Appalachian Trail in a pandemic
21-year-old Farmington native Brooklynn Winters, also known as “Bear Bait,” has completed just under 600 miles of the AT so far.
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PublishedJune 16, 2020
Justices revive permit for pipeline under Appalachian Trail
The Supreme Court rules on a narrow legal question, and other issues remain before construction on the pipeline could begin.
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PublishedJune 10, 2020
The Virus Diaries: Portland hiker sticks it out on the Appalachian Trail
Rob Landry started the 2,200-mile trek on March 7, choosing to stay on the trail even after thru-hikers were asked to leave.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2020
Supreme Court hears case for letting natural gas pipeline cross Appalachian Trail
The justices appear ready to remove an obstacle to construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2020
Mother, daughter from Somerset County tackle Appalachian Trail
The pair took a six-month sabbatical to hike one of the world's longest trails.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2019
Maine Compass: As stewards of God’s creation, we must protect America’s public lands
The Land and Water Conservation Fund – which uses no taxpayer dollars – should receive a full and permanent federal appropriation.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2019
Lisbon Falls woman completes Triple Crown of Hiking
On Sept. 14, Elysha Dyer, 28, of Lisbon Falls became one of only 396 people in the world to have completed the Triple Crown of Hiking, a feat accomplished by successfully hiking the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail and Continental Divide Trail.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2019
Oxford carpenter completes AT hike
Brandon Frye walked from Georgia to Maine in a little over five months.
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