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AUGUSTA - The nomination of a Franklin County representative to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission was not recommended by a majority vote of the Joint Standing Committee on Conservation, Agriculture, and Forestry during the committee’s meeting on Monday, January 8. This decision appeared to relate more to an upcoming vote of the LUPC on

Baxter State Park is reminding visitors there is no access to Katahdin or Traveler Range in April.

It's no surprise to see the Penobscot gaining national attention for its remarkable beauty.

Inspired in part by Henry David Thoreau's "The Maine Woods," the author and two pals explore a remote and frozen wilderness.

Inspired in part by Henry David Thoreau's 'The Maine Woods,' the author and two pals explore a remote and frozen wilderness.

Parkas are heavy-duty winter coats that keep you warm in extreme cold. Here are the best we've tested from brands like The North Face and Canada Goose.

The book details hiking opportunities that include 330 mountains and some 700 trails totaling over 1,600 miles.

The book details hiking opportunities that include 330 mountains and some 700 trails totaling over 1,600 miles.

Passadumkeag Mountain, in remote Penobscot County, is a worthy goal for adventurous hikers seeking a good measure of off-the-beaten path exploring

Discover seven islands off the Maine coast that are easily accessible year-round and feature good hiking trails.