The birds in the Turdidae family sings a range of songs, from soft and mournful to loud and cheery.
Outdoors
What to expect at Acadia and Maine’s state parks this year
Parks in the state will see some changes this year, such as higher fees, new facilities.
Listen up and turkeys will tell you when to get ready for the hunt
When you start to hear the distant gobble, it’s time to start scouting for the spring turkey hunt.
Walrath Woods project expands river access near Farmington
High Peaks Alliance is working to raise the remaining money to conserve a 120-acre Sandy River property near Farmington for permanent public access.
Need a walk? Lots of places to get outdoors in Rumford.
Riverside, the community forest or alongside waterfalls, the River Valley has the spot for you to get outside and enjoy the fresh spring weather.
If you enjoy the Appalachian Trail, you can give back as a MATC volunteer
The Maine section of the trail is regarded as the most beautiful and well maintained, and the MATC is responsible for that.
High Peaks Alliance highlights growth at Sugarloaf gathering
A Sugarloaf event brought together dozens to highlight expanding conservation efforts and build support for public access projects.
Lawsuit challenging fishing regulations will go to Maine’s highest court
The state designates roughly 225 of its 6,000 inland waters for fly-fishing only, according to court documents.
A Lewiston native hikes the Appalachian Trail toward home
Joe Rando, a 1984 Lewiston High School graduate, started the 2,200-mile journey in February. So far, he says, he hasn’t let the ‘quit days’ get to him.
Maine Legislature rejects electronic tagging for deer
The bill would have introduced the option in 2027. Opponents raised concerns that electronic tagging would make it harder to gather critical biological data.