Barred owl
Cross-country skiing isn't usually known as a particularly hazardous activity--but earlier this month, an aggressive barred owl dive-bombed a skier at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine, scratching his scalp twice. Officials at the farm responded by warning skiers to wear a helmet or carry an umbrella to fend off repeat attacks.
A moose and calf treated Smugglers' Notch skiers and riders to an up-close wildlife run-in this week.
A proposal to bring Canadian hydropower to Massachusetts would require cutting through a swath of pristine North Woods.
Experts say the boost will help maintain a healthier moose population.
The Japanese therapy, also known as shinrin-yoku, now has certified guies in New England.
Authorities had been searching for the 46-year-old man for more than two months.
Maine is tapping into the glamping trend with new tent resorts and exclusive campsites.
The discovery forced the closure of Factory Pond and its trails.
Crews used ropes to extricate the man, who plummeted 20 feet.
