Maine

In 1930, former Maine governor Percival Baxter bought nearly 6,000 acres around Mount Katahdin; 32 years later, his final acquisition brought his gifted parkland to 201,018 acres, now part of a 209,644-acre park

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In 1930, former Maine governor Percival Baxter bought nearly 6,000 acres around Mount Katahdin; 32 years later, his final acquisition brought his gifted parkland to 201,018 acres, now part of a 209,644-acre park

A former governor of Maine built one of North America’s largest state parks piece by piece over three decades. He paid for every purchase with his own money after efforts to use public funds failed. Percival P. Baxter made his first purchase, 5,960 acres around Mount Katahdin, in 1930. By the time he made his … Read more

Nor’easter map, tracker and power outage updates for Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maryland and NC

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A powerful nor'easter is causing widespread flooding and power outages across the northeastern United States. (AFP)

A powerful nor’easter is bringing heavy rain, strong winds, coastal flooding and power outages across parts of the US East Coast this weekend. Coastal areas from North Carolina to Maine are seeing some of the biggest impacts, with flooding, rough surf and travel disruptions. A powerful nor’easter is causing widespread flooding and power outages across … Read more

Maine removed a 60-year-old river barrier where only about 25 wild adult Atlantic salmon return each year; a new nature-like fishway aims to reopen migration routes

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Maine removed a 60-year-old river barrier where only about 25 wild adult Atlantic salmon return each year; a new nature-like fishway aims to reopen migration routes

Atlantic Salmon leaping waterfalls (Photo credit: Canva) Maine has removed a 60-year-old river barrier on the Narraguagus River where only about 25 wild adult Atlantic salmon return each year, replacing it with a nature-like fishway designed to reopen migration routes for endangered fish. The old ice-control dam in Cherryfield, built by the US Army Corps … Read more

In 2002, a Maine mother went into labor during a 9/11 memorial; 24 years later, she reunited with the firefighter who delivered her son

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In 2002, a Maine mother went into labor during a 9/11 memorial; 24 years later, she reunited with the firefighter who delivered her son

24 years after dramatic 9/11 birth, Maine mother and retired firefighter reunite A Maine mother who went into labour during a September 11 memorial service in 2002 has reunited with the firefighter who helped deliver her son on the side of a highway nearly a quarter of a century ago. Maddie Marks was attending a … Read more

Fidium Fiber outage: Internet down for users across Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont

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Fidium Fiber internet down. (UnSplash)

Update: Fidium Fiber appears to be back up after a brief outage on Thursday. During the outage, users across Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont reported widespread internet problems. The cause of the outage is still unknown. Fidi Fiber internet down. (UnSplash) Also Read: Got an older iPhone model? Here’s when iOS 27 with Siri AI … Read more

She bought a Maine island to stop clear-cutting; 90 years after Audubon opened its first camp there, the 330-acre sanctuary still trains conservationists

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She bought a Maine island to stop clear-cutting; 90 years after Audubon opened its first camp there, the 330-acre sanctuary still trains conservationists

Deep in Maine’s Muscongus Bay, a 330-acre island covered in spruce trees has survived a threat of clear-cut logging and, 90 years later, continues to serve as an international training centre for environmentalists and bird researchers. Hog Island Audubon Camp, near the coastal community of Bremen, marked its 90th anniversary in late August 2026. According … Read more

Constance Fisher case in focus amid Clancy trial: Maine mom who drowned 3 kids, was ‘cured,’ then drowned 3 more kids

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A shocking 1954 case is in focus amid the Lindsay Clancy trial, with Netizens discussing it on social media. Constance Fisher, who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, killed three of her children in Maine in 1954. A woman carries a sign to show support for the three murdered children of Lindsay Clancy during the Clancy’s … Read more

Maine students and residents planted 12,000 dune-grass stalks after two 2024 storms washed away dunes; in 2026, volunteers returned with 20,000 more to rebuild the beach

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Maine students and residents planted 12,000 dune-grass stalks after two 2024 storms washed away dunes; in 2026, volunteers returned with 20,000 more to rebuild the beach

University of New England students plant dune grass at Biddeford Pool beach in Maine. A beach in Biddeford Pool, Maine, is being rebuilt with the help of dune grass. In March 2026, University of New England students and local volunteers planted 20,000 stalks across about 20,000 square feet, continuing a restoration effort that began after … Read more

In 2016, the Burt’s Bees co-founder gave the US 87,500 acres and backed it with $40 million; 10 years later the Maine wilderness is a national monument

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In 2016, the Burt's Bees co-founder gave the US 87,500 acres and backed it with $40 million; 10 years later the Maine wilderness is a national monument

Roxanne Quimby has had a life for the books. The woman who has held multiple roles including that of an artist, homesteader, mother, storyteller, philanthropist and entrepreneur is the face behind what is possibly the world’s best-known lip balm brand. One that floods every woman’s Pinterest board and definitely her cart. While Quimby may be … Read more

A Maine oyster farm is testing a solar-powered floating conveyor that moves oyster baskets through water and air; one raft is designed for 125,000 oysters a year

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A Maine oyster farm is testing a solar-powered floating conveyor that moves oyster baskets through water and air; one raft is designed for 125,000 oysters a year

3-Dimensional Cultivation of Oysters Automated with Solar Tumbling Engineers and aquaculture experts in mid-coast Maine are testing a solar-powered floating system that could change how oysters are farmed. The platform uses a vertical conveyor to move oyster baskets between coastal waters and the open air.The system, called 3D-COAST (3-Dimensional Cultivation of Oysters Automated with Solar … Read more