Rural communities across the country are wrestling with the economic perks and environmental drawbacks of opening up their roads to ATVs.
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Outdoors in Maine: Happy trails to retiring North Maine Woods executive director Al Cowperthwaite
The 67-year-old Houlton native will stick around the NMW office until mid-September to help “break in” his successor.
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Photos: Sweet day for play in Wilton
Annie Ellis. her brother, Benjamin and cousin, Victoria Ellis, all of Wilton enjoy the weather on Tuesday at a Wilton park.
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Birds of prey face global decline from habitat loss, poisons
A new analysis finds that 30% of 557 raptor species worldwide are considered near threatened, vulnerable or endangered or critically endangered.
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New campsites offer more opportunities at Katahdin Woods and Waters
While the seven new sites feature many of the traits of wilderness camping, they are close to parking spaces and not far from paved roads.
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Outdoors in Maine: The dangers of being a smartphone hiker
Increasingly, hikers hit the trail with just their smartphones and a pocketful of high expectations. After all, a smartphone imbues confidence and a sense of security, right, asks V. Paul Reynolds.
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Nordic skiers are taking it to the streets this summer
Portland Nordic is offering free roller ski lessons to help those new to Nordic skiing improve their technique.
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Outdoors in Maine: A salute to SAM, which is working for sportsmen
V. Paul Reynolds writes that membership to the Sportman’s Alliance of Maine has never meant more to Maine sportsmen and sportswomen.
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Appalachian Trail thru-hiker prepares for his next adventure – kindergarten
The Virginia boy isn’t the first child to complete the 2,193-mile trail and a pediatrician sees no harm as long as parents are realistic about the child’s capabilities.
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Ultramarathoner sets his sights on 200 miles – and a world title
Jason Bigonia of South Bristol has qualified for Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra, the unofficial world championships for backyard ultramarathons.