Kindergarten lessons, like learning to share, also apply to the garden.
wildlife
Posted inNation & World
Watch: Rescued young sea turtles, some from New England, released into Gulf of Mexico
Those released this week at Grand Isle were Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, like most of those injured in New England, where volunteers rescued 775 turtles.
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Posted inMaine
To protect loons, lawmakers may allow restrictions on boat races in Maine
Wildlife advocates urge the Legislature to give state regulators power to curb racing near loons.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Removing 4 Brookfield Renewable dams would revive lower Kennebec, at-risk species
The fate of Atlantic salmon in the U.S. depends on restoring them in the Kennebec. Razing these dams would give the species its best chance at survival.
Posted inAnimals, Maine
Moose finally captured in South Portland after 2 days on the lam
Biologists say the young bull, which was spotted in Scarborough Monday and attracted onlookers to SMCC before it was tranquilized Wednesday evening, was likely looking for a mate.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
Book review: Close encounters with critters
Two books by Maine authors offer affectionate, but very different, takes on loons and other wildlife.
Posted inFood, Source
Life as a bird landlord means high turnover in backyard tenants
This spring, birds moved into a Portland neighborhood in a big way.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Let’s work toward shutting down Maine’s bear feeding program
Until June 5, public comment is being taken on a proposal that would require a permit to feed bears and finally eliminate permits.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Life during the wildlife rebellion
As humanity retreats in the face of COVID-19, the animal kingdom is on the march into a Buxton backyard.
Posted inMaine, News
Prowling bear spotted in Gorham neighborhood
The town’s police department reports several sightings of a bear near Lawn and Sunset avenues.