What’s Up in October

There's plenty to see before a full solar eclipse in 2024.

Hunting: Oct. 2 opening day offers almost too many choices

Which game does the avid hunter pursue on that much-anticipated day?

Head north to Aroostook County this fall for hiking adventures with big views

Two dangerous rock falls on El Capitan kill 1, injure 2

The second massive slab of granite fell Thursday and filled the valley with smoke.

Reduced moose hunt gets started in Maine

The state's moose population has fallen in recent years.

It’s Worth the Trip: Loon Echo, Harpswell land trusts among Maine’s best

There are plenty of trails to enjoy in the roughly 8,300 acres maintained by these two trusts.

As trail races grow, more Mainers take to the woods

Runners give many reasons for loving the dirt paths, including stronger legs and better looks at wildlife.

Hunting: Looking for logic from the legislature

Most bills benefit the state, but there always are others that are head-scratchers.

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Birders flock from far and wide to catch a glimpse of this rare visitor

A fork-tailed flycatcher, a bird usually found in South America and last seen in the state 5 years ago, has spent several days at Maine Audubon in Falmouth.