Maine Coast Heritage Trust has launched a campaign to buy and protect the Harspwell island for public access, part of an evolving network of preserves it is assembling in upper Casco Bay.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Human feces, unauthorized fires lead to closure of Tumbledown Mountain camping
Though never officially authorized on the mountain, camping has been largely accepted. With more litter, discarded equipment and large, unauthorized fires, the Bureau of Parks and Land is saying no more.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Skiers hit Maine slopes in 2020-2021 season as pandemic pushed people to get outside
“People really wanted to ski,” Sugarloaf spokesman Ethan Austin said. “They didn’t want this to be one of the things the pandemic took away from them.”
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
For hardy Maine teachers and students, outdoor learning will continue this winter
With the right preparation and community partnerships, some educators are planning on keeping outdoor learning going through the winter as a means of fighting COVID-19.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Students welcome, thrive at new charter school in Unity
The Ecology Learning Center, in its first year, emphasizes sustainability and hands-on, environmentally based, outdoor learning.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Mountain biking in Richmond helps students get active outside, while maintaining distance
Richmond High School physical education teacher Joe Viselli wrote a grant that funded 23 mountain bikes to implement into the district’s curriculum.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Congress comes together finally to help national parks
The Great American Outdoors Act was a great step, but the work shouldn’t end there.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: It’s up to hunters to help bald eagles poisoned by lead
The state is working on a campaign to switch people to copper ammunition, and Mainers should listen.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Local & State, Northern Forecaster
State park visitors encouraged to look up with new stargazing program
A grant from Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund will supply telescopes to 12 Maine parks, including Bradbury State Park in Pownal.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Hunting is for women
Unplug, slow down, get outside and take responsibility for acquiring the meat you eat.