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Labor shortage challenges Maine ski resorts to be creative as season opens

by Peter McGuire November 16, 2017November 16, 2017

In one of the tightest labor markets in recent memory, the state’s 2 major resorts are using new strategies to fill hundreds of jobs.

Local & State, Outdoors

Auburn fighting for recreation in next Barker Mill Dam license

by ANDREW RICE Sun Journal November 13, 2017November 13, 2017

Representatives from the National Marine Fisheries Service, the National Park Service’s hydro program and American Whitewater are scheduled to attend a Monday meeting.

Outdoors, Sports

Hunting: And just like that, deer season is over

by Bob Humphrey November 12, 2017November 10, 2017

Nabbing your day on opening day has its good and bad points.

Outdoors, Sports

Birding: Even in winter, birds find a way to find food

by Herb Wilson November 12, 2017November 10, 2017

Human alterations have helped make it easier for some species.

Outdoors, Sports

Former L.L. Bean executive plans to make Maine Audubon a national leader

by Deirdre Fleming November 12, 2017November 12, 2017

Andy Beahm wants to grow Maine Audubon over the coming years to include more chapters around the state.

Local & State, News, Outdoors

Maine lags in providing state park access to people with disabilities

by Deirdre Fleming November 12, 2017November 12, 2017

Funding and philosophy play key roles, but several other states offer greater wheelchair access to public lands.

Outdoors, Sports

Ski season begins in Maine and New Hampshire

by Christian MilNeil November 11, 2017November 11, 2017

Sunday River in Newry and Wildcat Mountain in Pinkham Notch, N.H., both opened for the 2017-18 ski season Saturday.

Outdoors

Interactive map: Handicap-accessible boat launch facilities in Maine

by Christian MilNeil November 10, 2017

Data from Maine’s Bureau of Parks and Lands and Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shows where to find handicap-accessible boat launches on Maine’s lakes, rivers and bays.