A barred owl at Pineland Farms, after swooping down on a skier to defend its territory, brought international attention to New Gloucester.
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Hunting: Balancing the deer herd is often a thankless task
Keeping hunters, nonhunters and other stakeholders happy is quite often impossible.
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George Smith: A devastating diagnosis brings out the truly important things
As this columnist begins to deal with ALS, a wonderful life comes into focus.
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Birding: Early Christmas count results include some notable trends
Black-capped chickaees, American crows and northern finches were lower in numbers than usual.
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Skiing in Maine: Resolving to make the most of 2018 on the slopes
These New Year’s resolutions are sure to make your skiing experience more enjoyable.
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Hunting: Deer poaching is a problem we should all pitch in on
Illegal hunting of deer is among the many factors impacting Maine’s herd.
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Wildlife watching in Maine draws fans for a reason
The state boasts the largest populations of some iconic wildlife species.
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What’s Up in January: Month starts with a bang, end with a lunar eclipse
January starts with a full super moon and ends with the first lunar eclipse since 2015.
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Q&A: Keys to surviving a plunge into frigid waters
Jim Staricha’s towing company in Minnesota specializes in recovering vehicles that break through the ice.
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Hunting: Early days of sea duck hunting provided a new frontier
Times have changed, but the tradition remains alive in a different manner.