By Susan Sharon, Maine Public A 3,000-acre swath of forest that had been eyed for a subdivision near Moosehead Lake has been permanently conserved with the help of the Forest Society of Maine and the Friends of Wilson Ponds.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Most of the state’s Interconnected Trail System for snowmobiles will be usable within the next week, according to the president of the Maine Snowmobile Association.

Adults considering career changes or advancement in their field could be eligible for scholarships from the Maine Community Foundation.

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By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff One state park is closed because of storm damage and access to another is limited due to a staffing shortage, according to a spokesman for the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands.

AUGUSTA — Maine Revenue Services will offer free, live training webinars for individuals and tax professionals on how to use the Maine Tax Portal to file, pay, and manage state Individual Income Taxes from Jan.

GREENVILLE — Final preparations are underway at Northern Light CA Dean Hospital for the opening of the Buck Family Building in late February.

GREENVILLE — Scammon Ridge, the largest contiguous swath of undeveloped forestland in the town of Greenville, has now been permanently conserved thanks to the help of many people who appreciate the recreational opportunities so close to town and the distinctive views of the ridgeline that define the eastern side of Moosehead Lake.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff With not enough volunteers and very little money, Maine snowmobile clubs are scrambling to reopen or reroute sections of the International Trail System damaged by the fierce wind and rain storm on Dec.

By Carol Bousquet, Maine Public Legislators are considering a new law that would require that realtors disclose flood risk to potential buyers of residential or commercial properties.

BANGOR — Husson University is pleased to celebrate the academic achievements of students recently named to the president’s list, dean’s list, and honors list for the fall 2023 semester of the 2023-24 academic year.

The group that maintains Big Moose Mountain must repair its snowmaking system damaged in last month’s devastating wind storm before it can open the revamped ski area for the season.

DOVER-FOXCROFT — Damage to the region from last month’s wind and rain storm has so far reached a total of $2.

The Maine Department of Education and Educate Maine announced that nominations are now open for the 2024 County Teachers of the Year and 2025 State Teacher of the Year.

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AUGUSTA – Following the recent storm that wreaked havoc on trees across Maine, particularly conifers, it is crucial to engage licensed arborists for tree-related tasks such as trimming and removing fallen or leaning trees.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff Erik Johnson has been ice fishing for a month and a half already.

By Julie Harris, Bangor Daily News Staff A new boater safety course and age restrictions on who may operate recreational watercraft will be two of the top changes the Maine Legislature made in 2023 that will affect your outdoor experience in the coming year.