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Maine’s high court rules Sunday hunting ban is constitutional
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court disagrees with a Readfield couple who argued that the ban contradicts a ‘right to food’ amendment voters approved in 2021.
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Lou Whittaker, among the most famous American mountaineers, has died at age 95
The legendary American mountaineer Lou Whittaker was matter-of-fact about the risks of mountaineering and said he didn’t want to die without knowing he’d lived.
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Snowmobilers from Norridgewock and Sidney set a record at a New Brunswick event
Charlie Roderick and Lance Whitehouse completed the annual 1,000-Mile Challenge in less than 22 hours.
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Birding: Territorial birds sometimes form a flock, letting other species join the group
Food is a factor, and birds will defend territory when it’s scarce, but will not be so aggressive in an area with an inadequate supply.
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Hiking in Maine: ‘The Green Tunnel’ podcast explores history, culture of Appalachian Trail
From ardent hikers to armchair adventurers, if you’re a fan of the Appalachian Trail then you should check out ‘The Green Tunnel’ podcast.
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Pedal coast-to-coast without using a road? New program helps connect trails
While the ambitious project currently includes more than 125 completed trails across 12 states and the nation’s capital, significant gaps remain – particularly in rural Western states such as Montana and Wyoming.
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Ask Maine Audubon: Should we expect an early appearance from frogs and salamanders?
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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In the Field: Fishing with Franz
Smelts, moose meat, beer and memories with a friend are reminders of a time-honored Maine tradition, Ron Joseph writes.
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Hiking in Maine … and beyond: Preparing for an epic adventure – Mexico to Canada
Carey Kish could have issues with bears, lightning, altitude, exposure and snakes, to name a few, but he’s ready to tackle The Continental Divide Trail.