Wildlife questions from real Mainers answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox
Peggy Grodinsky
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
How did the goatsuckers get their name?
And origin stories of other bird names, which make up for in charm what they lack in accuracy.
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Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Celebrate the state’s bicentennial with a dozen great hikes
Individually and altogether, these represent spectacular Maine regions, history and natural features.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: Maine’s fishermen are counting on you to eat local flounder
Trust us, this is no hardship.
Posted inFood & Dining, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: Contrasting ideas are at the heart of Miyake
Go for the high-end sushi. Stay for the more casual dishes. Together, they add up to four stars.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: Now’s the time to prune your shrubs and small trees
In March, the plants are still dormant, the weather isn’t (usually) too bad, and you have an unobstructed view of the branches.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Recipes
A vegan diet definitely doesn’t translate to deprivation
‘Vegan Everything’ makes that clear from the cover to the last page.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Ask a Naturalist: Doesn’t that red-winged blackbird realize it’s February?
Wildlife questions from real Mainers answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
Vegan Kitchen: Vegan goes glam during Maine Restaurant Week
Think torchons made from wild mushrooms, soy milk, Madeira, brandy and thyme, then sprinkled with toasted almonds, shaved celery and rye crumble. And that’s just for starters.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
The Maine Gardener: Waiting is wearisome. Will the season ever begin? A gardener’s lament
When all else fails, put on some tunes and sharpen your tools.