The Portland Trails system reduces the use of cars and gives walkers, bicyclers and skaters easy access to nature.
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Anglers wanted for brook trout survey in Maine
Anglers are needed to survey remote ponds and coastal streams in Maine, which are believed to be home to 97 percent of the wild brook trout habitats in the eastern U.S.
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Bear encounters rise in Maine as hunt vote nears
The state has received 44 nuisance bear complaints in the four weeks since bears started emerging from hibernation, a high number for this early in the year, state officials say.
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Maine moose hunt lottery deadline nears
The number of permits has been reduced because of the impact of winter ticks.
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Two Maine eaglets in good hands after mom falls ill
And the mom appears to be doing much better after treatment began at the Avian Haven rehabilitation center.
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Maine reports 15 percent more deer bagged
Because of the harsh winter this year, however, the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife plans to issue fewer permits for 2014.
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Seabird familiar to Maine spotted for first time in Pacific
The northern gannet is spotted on Alcatraz Island and other sites. Scientists believe it flew across the Arctic Sea in 2012 when ice coverage was low.
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Photos: Hikers take to the mountains for a winter fix
’We love nature and we love a challenge. A lot of people say we are crazy.’
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Deadline approaching for Maine moose lottery
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife intends to issue 4,085 moose permits this year.
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BikeMaine sets 350-mile cycling course for second annual event
Organizers hope to increase cycling awareness in rural towns during the September event.