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Justices revive permit for pipeline under Appalachian Trail

by MARK SHERMAN Associated Press June 16, 2020June 17, 2020

The Supreme Court rules on a narrow legal question, and other issues remain before construction on the pipeline could begin.

Nation / World

Man charged in Appalachian Trail attacks competent for trial

by The Associated Press June 13, 2020June 15, 2020

A Massachusetts man accused of killing an Appalachian Trail hiker and attacking another with a machete in Virginia last year has been declared competent to stand trial.

Maine, News

The Virus Diaries: Portland hiker sticks it out on the Appalachian Trail

by Deirdre Fleming June 10, 2020June 11, 2020

Rob Landry started the 2,200-mile trek on March 7, choosing to stay on the trail even after thru-hikers were asked to leave.

Maine

Mother, daughter from Somerset County tackle Appalachian Trail

by Taylor Abbott January 4, 2020January 7, 2020

The pair took a six-month sabbatical to hike one of the world’s longest trails.

Lewiston-Auburn

Lisbon Falls woman completes Triple Crown of Hiking

by Matthew Daigle October 13, 2019October 14, 2019

On Sept. 14, Elysha Dyer, 28, of Lisbon Falls became one of only 396 people in the world to have completed the Triple Crown of Hiking, a feat accomplished by successfully hiking the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail and Continental Divide Trail.