A different kind of stargazing in Litchfield, Maine
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Camden Snow Bowl open for skiing
CAMDEN– This hasn’t been a great winter so far for some of Maine’s smaller ski resorts. There simply hasn’t been
Read MoreRobert Burns 10K returns Jan. 29
WESTBROOK – Registration is open for the eighth annual Robert Burns 10K in Westbrook. Support local educational initiatives by embracing
Read MoreGroup announces 260 acres of Pittston land now preserved as ‘forever wild’
The land was donated to the Northeast Wilderness Trust, which said the “Tidal Bends Wilderness Preserve” contains a freshwater tidal
Read MoreThe good ole days of Down East deer hunting aren’t gone yet
Washington County used to be known for good deer hunting. In fact, the state record 31-point Hill Gould buck was shot in
Read MorePhoto Album: Skiers hit the slopes at Black Mountain
RELATED: Many of Maine’s snow sports mountains and resorts are now open for winter break skiing, snowboarding and other activitiesRead
Read MoreBlack Mountain opens as Maine slopes slide into winter break
A tumultuous run of weather this past week has aided snowmakers as they prepare for skiers. Many of trails have
Read MoreSlice of paradise at Orland Oasis
ORLAND– If the winter weather in Maine has you yearning for the tropics – look no further than the Orland
Read MoreAudobon Christmas Bird Count on Tuesday, Dec. 27
FARMINGTON – The annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 27 centered around Farmington. Several teams
Read MoreIce disk forms in northern Maine river
An ice disk was spotted forming in the Mattawamkeag River on Friday afternoon. The disk that formed in the bend
Read MoreUMaine, MDIFW researchers developing new tools for wild turkey management
ORONO — Researchers from the University of Maine and Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife are working together to
Read MoreNew scenic overlook naming survey opened to community
RANGELEY – In 2022, the Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway (RLNSB) underwent construction improvement, including laying new pavement and improving the
Read MoreFlagpole of Freedom Park would be amazing for the area
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Read MoreKatahdin public land purchase
MILLINOCKET — A large portion of Maine land was recently acquired by a national nonprofit for preservation. On December 21st,
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