Falmouth High School junior William Addison, who solo hiked the Appalachian Trail last year to raise money for blood disorder treatment across the globe, officially completed the trek this month with a hike up Katahdin.
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Two hikers rescued after separate falls along the icy Appalachian Trail
One hiker fell at least 250 feet down a mountainside in Virginia. Both are hospitalized.
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Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Outdoors
Appalachian Trail through-hikers told to postpone plans this year due to virus
About 2,000 through-hikers have already registered to make the trek this year, but the Appalachian Trail Conservancy is recommending against long-distance hikes.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Yarmouth man to attempt Triple Crown of hiking – all in one year
Along with a buddy, Sammy Potter will try to complete hikes of the Appalachian Trail, the Continental Divide Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail in 2021.
Posted inNation & World
Justices revive permit for pipeline under Appalachian Trail
The Supreme Court rules on a narrow legal question, and other issues remain before construction on the pipeline could begin.
Posted inMaine, News
The Virus Diaries: Portland hiker sticks it out on the Appalachian Trail
Rob Landry started the 2,200-mile trek on March 7, choosing to stay on the trail even after thru-hikers were asked to leave.
Posted inNation & World
Supreme Court hears case for letting natural gas pipeline cross Appalachian Trail
The justices appear ready to remove an obstacle to construction of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
Posted inMaine, News
This small Maine library needs money to operate. Its director will hike the Appalachian Trail to raise it.
The Dorcas Library is only open 24 hours a week and the library’s director wants to change that.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: As stewards of God’s creation, we must protect America’s public lands
The Land and Water Conservation Fund – which uses no taxpayer dollars – should receive a full and permanent federal appropriation.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
CMP transmission line faces critical vote by state land-use panel
The Land Use Planning Commission is set to discuss and possibly vote on whether the $1 billion project meets state zoning standards.