The decisions combined the common redpoll and hairy redpoll, split up the barn owl into three species, and changed grammar.
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Hiking in Maine: Finding way out of funk on Continental Divide Trail
Carey Kish hit his low point after crossing the 1,500-mile mark on his journey, but a few quick adjustments put things right.
Ask Maine Audubon: Digital photography allows for closer study of rare birds
There have been a number of unusual visitors to Maine, including a ferruginous hawk in Auburn last week.
Canoeing in Maine: Plenty of outdoor adventure available at Burnt Meadow Pond
You can swim and paddle in the pond, and make the 1.2-mile hike up Burnt Meadow Mountain.
Here are 12 of the top birding spots in Maine
From Waterville to Wells, there are so many places – some easily accessible – to view so many of the bird species that visit Maine.
Hiking in Maine: Baxter trail crew members do right on Dudley, and so much more
The re-invigorated Dudley Trail, a work in progress, is just one example of the backcountry magic pulled off by these trail crews in Baxter.
Crawford dominates as Red Sox shut out Royals
Kutter Crawford allows two hits in seven-plus innings, and Rafael Devers homers in Boston’s 11th shutout of the season, 5-0.
Red Sox shut down pitcher Chris Martin with elbow inflammation
Martin, who missed time with anxiety and an injured left shoulder, didn’t bounce back from an elbow injury to his throwing arm.
Sports Digest: Caleb Manuel in position to make cut at PGA Tour Americas event
The Topsham golfer was on the projected cut line at 7 under when the second round of the Explore NB Open was suspended because of bad weather.
Sports Digest: Yard Goats rally for 3-2 win over Sea Dogs
Hartford scores in the sixth, seventh and eighth to erase a 2-0 deficit.