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The state of Maine’s annual ‘night hunt’ for coyotes is underway.

You may have a favorite already, however, you may not. Here’s a few of the more popular trees for your holiday decorating.

The annual L.L Bean Northern Lights Celebration will run November 17 through December 31 in Freeport.

It's that time of year again!  Central Maine's largest food drive will kick off on November 8th and will continue through November 13th.  The Bee Crew will be all over Central Maine taking donations of non-perishable food items to be distributed to local food pantries.  But, now is the time to start cleaning out your pantry and challenging your coworkers, friends, family to do the same.

Mid October is prime time for leaf viewing here in Central Maine. The last few days have really felt like fall, and the season has really taken hold. Make sure you wrap up before 5:30 or 6, as the days are getting alarmingly shorter. ...

Maine’s annual fall turkey hunt is getting underway in most of the state.

I love to be outdoors and in nature, frequent trails in Maine and New Hampshire with my dogs and I'm in relatively good shape for a 46 year old woman but, I have never hiked one of the 4000 foot mountains to the top nor have I ever repelled from anything in my life, at least not on purpose. I also dislike being in water higher than my waist and can't swim to save my life so one has to ask "What the hell are you thinking?"

This year, reporting on foliage has seemed a little odd. For one, the previous week's were written in summer. Secondly, it 's still hot. Not warm, hot! We're currently in the 4th hottest September on record, and broke records TWO DAYS IN A ROW.

Johnny Appleseed Day, a day to commemorate Johnny Appleseed for introducing apple trees to the United States is held on March 11, but that’s not the only day it is celebrated.  It's also celebrated today September 26th.

The Boots n Bulls Rodeo is coming to the Windsor Fair Grounds tomorrow (Sept 23).

I'm not going to do it, no. The whole "no way, Jose" headline will not grace this blog. Thankfully, I've yet to see the real journalists of the world completely mail it in with something similar. Anyway, as "Bob" remains the most recent hurricane to hit Maine, we will feel effects of Jose in the form of winds and waves...

Labor Day weekend is almost here.  This is your last opportunity to wear your whites before tucking them away for the long cold winter.  But, it also is the unofficial end to summer.  So, here are some things happening in Maine this weekend.

The National Park Service is celebrating their 101'st birthday today. The party they are throwing includes YOU! Today only, guest are admitted onto the grounds of any national park for free. After all, it's a great day for a day trip over to Acadia...

It's the time of year when the roads are clogged with out of state visitors. Many of us have entertained friends and family, and there's always the inevitable first question: As a prepared Mainer, you have a token answer for them, and take them out for a good time. Thing is, they're around for more than a meal, and Maine has a ton of other great things to sample. What do you say when they ask, &qu