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.
The Japanese therapy, also known as shinrin-yoku, now has certified guies in New England.
Maine is tapping into the glamping trend with new tent resorts and exclusive campsites.
Experts say the boost will help maintain a healthier moose population.
A proposal to bring Canadian hydropower to Massachusetts would require cutting through a swath of pristine North Woods.
Authorities had been searching for the 46-year-old man for more than two months.
