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outdoors
Skiing in Maine: Ski sites have made the most of the offseason
From additional snowmaking to renovated rental shops, what have your favorite ski areas been up to?
Nature walk in Windham to celebrate new land trust
When their conservation groups merged in September, it assured more conservation work getting done in Greater Portland.
Hunting: Trophy hunters take the prize for preservation
By setting their sights on a particular buck, lesser deer are spared.
Brewery bird talks draw eclectic audience
The seminars at Rising Tide Brewing draw bird and beer enthusiasts both young and old.
What’s Up In November: Meteor showers provide the highlight of a busy month
A halfway-through-fall month is reflected in the sky.
Birding: Birders get competitive about their lists
The 2013 record of 749 species seen in one year was shattered this year, as two birders have recorded at least 765 sightings.
Hunting: The real work of a successful hunt starts after a deer has been bagged
It’s important to follow a careful procedure to make sure the meat makes it to a dinner table without being spoiled.
Down East Maine offers a camping jewel
Cobscook Bay State Park is as good as it gets – if you like campsites with lots of privacy along a rocky shoreline with fantastic ocean views.