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For generations, Maine has been the go-to destination for vacationers who love to hunt, fish, and explore the wilderness.  And, for as long as there have been outdoor-loving vacationers coming to the state, there have been guides to lead them on adventures. These hardy men and women led visitors from Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and other cities on trips into the deepest Maine woods. And, while there may not be as many guides as there once were, this tradition has continued into the 2020s. It may surprise you, though, that the first Maine guide was a woman. According to the...

Credit George Curtis Levi During the formation of the United States, many landmarks were named after white settlers. Local Native activists believe changing these names will be a first step in reckoning with a racist history. Mount Evans in Colorado was named after territorial Governor John Evans in 1895. Thirty years after his part in inciting the Sand Creek Massacre in which Cheyenne and Arapaho women and children were killed by the U.S. Army one of Colorado's highest peaks was named after him. Native activists now say the name should be changed. Crystal C'Bearing is with the Northern Arap...

Bear Mountain, Hartford, 1934, dismantled between 1950 and 1961 Deer Mountain, unorganized territory T4, R2, 1926, dismantled 1950 Old Speck Mountain, Grafton Notch, 1914 (replaced 1919,) standing, observation only, open to the public Pleasant Mountain, Denmark, built 1920 (rebuilt 1968), standing Roost (The Roost), Batchelder’s Grant, 1940, removed 1940s Sabattus Mountain, Lovell, 1939, disassembled 1962 and moved to Mt. Hope near Sanford Speckled Mountain, Stoneham, 1914 (replaced 1917, 1919, 1933), relocated to Streaked Mountain 1987 Spruce Mountain, Woodstock, installation date unknown,...

Thursday, April 18, 2019 ROCKPORT — The Camden Hills varsity boys lacrosse team is excited to be back on the field this spring after missing the 2020 campaign due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Despite it being two years since the Windjammers fielded a lacrosse team, 30 players have turned out this season.  “We are really looking forward to a lacrosse season here at Camden Hills after missing last year,” said Camden Hills head coach Harrison Rogers. In 2019, Camden Hills had a very young team with seven of its 10 starters being underclassmen, including three freshmen and four sophomores....

Today Cloudy this morning with thunderstorms developing this afternoon. High 44F. Winds SE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%.. Tonight Rain and snow this evening transitioning to snow showers overnight. Low 28F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precip 100%. About one inch of snow expected. Updated: April 15, 2021 @ 10:21 am