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"It was a Saturday in September, a popular time for hiking the famous Katahdin. But the cloudy conditions made the mountain quiet."

By Aislinn Sarnacki We were hiking through a cloud on Katahdin, Maine’s tallest mountain. All around, a swirling wall of white blocked out the mountain — and the rest of the world.

You've done some overnighters, but you're not looking to hike for months at a time. These week-long backpacking trips are Goldilocks-level perfect.

Maine is home to a lot of really old things, from prehistoric rocks to businesses that have survived generations.

You've done some overnighters, but you're not looking to hike for months at a time. These week-long backpacking trips are Goldilocks-level perfect.

As state police pull back on routine patrols of rural areas, some county officials are banding together to take the fight to the state level.

As state police pull back on routine patrols of rural areas, some county officials are coming together to take the fight to the state level.

There’s no denying the emotional payoff — even health benefits — that comes with quality relationships. This guide is meant to help you find your people, be they gamers or foodies, outdoorsy types or artists. Here's how you can start growing your personal community.

The 21-hour rescue operation included a helicopter evacuation of a 20-year-old woman who became unconscious on the rocky and exposed ridge in Baxter State Park.

A 20-year-old hiker was airlifted to a hospital after losing consciousness on the Knife Edge Trail of Mount Katahdin, the highest point in Maine.