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Mark Fanning, 76, remembered as ‘the godfather’ of falconry in Maine

The Buxton resident and former Bonny Eagle teacher who led the push to legalize falconry in the state died in a car crash in Virginia on Saturday. His wife, Cynthia Fanning, is in the hospital with serious injuries.

Photo: A study in the outdoors

‘No plans, no agendas’ — Maine and Mainers find van life a good fit

'Van life means you can go anywhere and still stay relatively safe and comfortable.'

State parks on pace for another record year

COVID-19 restrictions are largely a thing of the past, but the influx of visitors to Maine State Parks that started as a response to pandemic isolation hasn't slowed.

South Portland tackles waterfowl droppings in Mill Creek Park

City officials are seeking federal guidance in trying to control ducks and geese gathered on the banks of Mill Creek Pond.

Long Mountain trail loop closed

A culinary quest for the best mushrooms led this Maine professor back into the woods

When she isn't teaching political philosophy at Bowdoin, Jean Yarbrough can be found scouring the woods looking for edible mushrooms or in her kitchen cooking with her stash.

State budget includes huge boost for land preservation

Lawmakers included $40 million for the state-run Land for Maine's Future, the second-highest injection of cash in the history of the popular conservation program.

Mahoosuc Land Trust: Preserving for ‘everyone’

Whatever one hankers for when heading outdoors, Mahoosuc Land Trust and its ever-growing conserved lands probably have something for them. 'We would like people to understand that we conserve properties with everyone in mind.'