Local birders surveyed nine western Maine areas Dec. 14, logging 41 species and contributing data to the nation’s longest-running community science bird project.
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Maine Huts & Trails offers free guided winter programs starting Jan. 3
Maine Huts & Trails will launch a series of free, guided winter outdoor programs on its trail network beginning Jan. 3, offering snowshoeing, skiing, fat biking and family-friendly outings open to the public.
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Rumford to lease old fire station as hub for recreation
The Central Fire Station, closed in October 2024, will be leased to Inland Woods + Trails for three years as a home base in Rumford.
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Mexico’s Citizen of the Year recognized for dedication to outdoors, children
Josh Hodsdon dedicates his time and energy to giving local children the chance to enjoy the outdoors in the River Valley, his nomination said.
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When birds irrupt, winter wakes up
Winter birding across Maine highlights familiar winter species, simple tracking clues, feeder tips and welcoming places for residents to enjoy wildlife all season.
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Welcoming vegans at the holiday table, the Maine way
A practical, local guide to understanding veganism during the holidays, with simple hosting tips and Maine-based gift and food ideas that help everyone feel included.
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Christmas wishes flow in for 7-year-old Maine girl fighting cancer
Lucy Hanson was diagnosed with bone cancer in October. The community has rallied around her, flooding her hospital room with Christmas cards, gifts and donations.
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Santa schedules early stops in Norway, Oxford on Christmas Eve
Elves and reindeer will accompany the jolly gent.
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Co-ed changing areas at new Mexico school spark outrage from some state lawmakers
Rep. Rachel Henderson and Rep. Tammy Schmersal-Burgess said the single-use, fully enclosed athletic prep areas lack privacy walls, and are calling for an inquiry into how building plans were changed.
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Unsolved armed robbery in Livermore Falls leaves clerk shaken
‘I haven’t been back to work. I can’t even drive to the store; it makes me cry,’ the 55-year-old local woman said.