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Nordic skiing in Maine is back

For the first several weeks of winter, Nordic skiing was almost nonexistent in Maine. Rainstorms dominated the weather pattern in December and early January. Cold weather with minimal snowfall ensued. Finally, beginning in late January, a succession of modest snowstorms gradually covered the trails in my favorite ski areas. As usual, Rangeley Lakes Trails Center […]

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When pets grieve the loss of their human

Do animals grieve the loss of those they love? Scientists have debated the ability of animals to feel emotions like grief for centuries, emphasizing the need to not interpret animal behavior through a human lens, often attributing changes in behavior to changes in circumstances, not emotions. Recent years have found new research into animal behavior […]

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Why fewer Americans are moving

We sold my mom and dad’s dream home last autumn — the Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired mid-century modern house they called home for 25 years. Staying put is becoming more commonplace in America. According to The Atlantic, America, once the most mobile society in the world, has become increasingly stagnant, with fewer people moving between cities, […]