baxter state park
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PublishedOctober 7, 2021
Land-use panel staff recommends rejecting mining proposal near Baxter State Park
Land Use Planning Commission staff said they found '59 inconsistencies, errors and failures to provide information' in the rezoning proposal by Ontario-based Wolfden Resources.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2021
Injured hiker evacuated by helicopter from Baxter State Park
The New Jersey woman was airlifted from Doubletop Mountain Tuesday night after suffering a leg injury while hiking.
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PublishedMay 21, 2021
Our View: Clear night skies make Maine’s North Woods special
Land between Moosehead Lake and Baxter State Park this month became the first International Dark Sky Park in New England, a challenge as much as a celebration.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2020
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.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2020
Hiker who died on Mount Katahdin summit identified as Maryland man
Officials say there is no evidence of any crime in the death of 27-year-old Nathan Leigh Bell.
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PublishedOctober 8, 2020
Hiker air-lifted from Katahdin dies of injuries sustained in fall
The 75-year-old Massachusetts man was flown from the top of the mountain in critical condition after becoming lost and falling.
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PublishedJune 27, 2020
Portland artist Jill Osgood awarded a Baxter residency
She joins a long tradition of artists who have made the long trek into the woods.
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PublishedJune 2, 2020
Baxter State Park officials begin to reopen wilderness area
On June 15, the park will open the Togue Pond and Matagamon gates for vehicles; campgrounds are expected to open July 1.
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PublishedJune 1, 2020
State beaches, Acadia National Park opening with COVID-19 changes
Summertime hot spots such as Popham and Crescent beaches will open on Monday but parking could be even scarcer than normal because of capacity restrictions.
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PublishedMay 22, 2020
Two wildfires in northern Maine under control
The fires broke out Thursday and were declared under control Friday afternoon after burning a total of 280 acres.
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