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Outdoors

Published
August 9, 2023

State raises alarm about discovery of fast-growing invasive vine

The Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry says mile-a-minute weed is a 'horticultural hitchhiker' that often spreads in the root balls or pots of plants sold commercially.
Published
August 6, 2023

Ask Maine Audubon: What impact does summer weather have on insects?

Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Published
August 6, 2023

Hiking in Maine: Campobello Island offers history and trails with amazing views

Roosevelt Campobello International Park along the Maine-New Brunswick border encompasses 2,800 acres on the southwestern end of Campobello Island.
Published
July 30, 2023

Road to one of Maine’s most popular hikes falls into jurisdictional limbo

Access to the Tumbledown Mountain trails has been hampered by flooding, and state and county officials have entered talks to see who foots the repair bill.
Published
July 30, 2023

What’s up in August: Better weather should make for better viewing

As long as the rain abates, look skyward for Saturn at opposition and the entertaining Perseid meteor shower.

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Published
July 30, 2023

Birding: Study shows population growth among birds in North Maine Woods

Almost 30 years later, John Hagan repeats a survey first done in 1992-94 examining the impact of forestry on bird diversity and abundance.
Published
July 27, 2023

Why the famed Appalachian Trail keeps getting longer – and harder

As America has transformed, so too has its famous footpath. Less than half the A.T. remains where it was originally laid.
Published
July 26, 2023

Ferry ride, lobster bake: Peaks Island Road Race marks 35th year

The 5-miler takes runners around the perimeter of the island and provides a festive atmosphere at race's end.
Published
July 23, 2023

Ask Maine Audubon: It’s more than a breath of fresh air producing those long-winded songs

Wildlife questions from real Mainers answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox
Published
July 23, 2023

As decadeslong wolf debate rages on, advocates promise more field evidence

The Maine Wolf Coalition Inc. says its research will show that wolves exist in Maine, while state biologists say they've only seen evidence of coyote/wolf hybrids.