Outdoors
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2020
Here’s how to avoid a deadly plunge through the ice — or how to execute a rescue
We asked experts for their life-saving tips. The biggest takeaway? Act fast. In frigid Maine winter waters, you only have minutes.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2020
Wait out the cold with some good books about Maine’s great outdoors
First, get outside. But when you come in, don a comfy sweater, snuggle up to the fire, invite the cat to settle in your lap – and read
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2020
Acadia National Park to give visitor reservation system a test run next fall
The goal is to reduce gridlock and illegal, unsafe roadside parking at some of the park's most popular spots.
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2020
As hunting declines, so do conservation funds
Funding for conservation stems largely from hunting licenses, permits and taxes on firearms, bows and other equipment.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2020
Telescope programs give the public a better look at the night sky
Maine libraries are loaning the instruments out to 9,000 people a year, and starting this summer, 12 state parks will have them on hand.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2020
Birding: The results are in from the Maine Christmas Bird Counts
Irruptive species were scarce in many counts across the state, with the exception of crossbills and American tree sparrows.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2020
Skiing in Maine: A day in the life of a passionate skier
Our columnist drives to Sugarloaf to take in day-skiing and a few bites to eat.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2020
Saddleback buyer gets final piece of financing package
The Finance Authority of Maine board unanimously approved $2.5 million in loan insurance on a $12.5 million loan, along with a $1 million direct loan.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2020
Large off-road vehicles could force ATV trails to close
A task force is recommending limiting the size of ATVs allowed on the state's trails, but that might not be enough to keep some corridors from closing.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2020
What’s up in February
Mars, Jupiter and Sagittarius are all visible in the morning sky.
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