Bird behavior changes during big winter storms as they search for food.
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Trails in Readfield offer opportunity to explore the beauty of this small town
Several short hikes maintained by volunteers are definitely worth the trip.
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Maine’s outdoor recreation industry is ripe for growth, leaders say
Outdoor recreation contributed $3.4 billion to Maine’s economy in 2023.
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Western Maine trails struggle through another low-snow start to winter
Clubs are also facing shrinking seasons, fewer registrations and costly repairs, officials say.
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WinterKids Winter Games growing across Maine
Community Regional Charter School in Cornville is taking part in the 9th annual Winter Games, as outdoor facilities add programs to the WinterKids event calendar in Franklin, Oxford, Somerset and Kennebec counties.
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The desire to hunt is built into our DNA
For our ancestors, hunting was a necessity and many of us still feel that drive.
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Why are you seeing more evening grosbeaks this winter?
An outbreak of spruce budworm and a good winter seed crop are likely the reasons for the irruption.
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Winter spent at logging camp left biologist with many memories
Ron Joseph recalls his time in 1978 surveying deer winter areas in the northern Maine woods.
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As skijoring grows in Maine, locals say it’s all about the partnership
From dog-powered trail runs to horse-drawn fairground races, skijoring is taking shape in western and central Maine as a winter sport built on preparation, shared access and control on snow.
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What does the Trump administration’s review of wildlife refuges mean for Maine?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been asked to “look for refuges and hatcheries established for a purpose that no longer aligns with the mission” of the agency.