More than 100 took part in Western Maine Audubon’s Rangeley Birding Fest the weekend of June 6.
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Take our bookstore tour of western Maine
Rural destination communities are a stronghold for independent bookstores.
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911 transcripts detail hectic moments after Carrabassett Valley man allegedly shot his girlfriend
Calls that Austin Doucette made to 911 on the night of Makayla DeSantis’ death indicate that he tried to drive her to a hospital until a dispatcher told him to pull over and focus on stemming her bleeding.
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When birds irrupt, winter wakes up
Winter birding across Maine highlights familiar winter species, simple tracking clues, feeder tips and welcoming places for residents to enjoy wildlife all season.
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With first major snowfall, Saddleback set to open for skiing and riding Friday
Maine’s third-largest ski mountain will start the season with top-to-bottom skiing and riding available on at least 8 trails.
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As backcountry rescues rise, some Maine first responders turning to location app for help
A simple 3-word code can help pinpoint emergencies in remote terrain, yet dispatchers and wardens caution that no app can replace planning and backcountry know-how.
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Maine’s Bigfoot Festival comes Oct. 18-19 to Eustis
Expert speakers, a Bigfoot calling contest and a quick draw camera game highlight the two-day event.
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Wood bank in Franklin County would provide help for heating
With winter in mind, United Methodist Economic Ministry in Salem Township wants to help low-income residents get heat assistance.
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Farmington boy, stepfather to conquer last of Maine’s 4,000-foot mountains Friday
Griffin Chouinard and Terry Storer drove Thursday to Baxter State Park to hike the 4,151-foot North Brother Mountain.