Large-scale development for Maine's Moosehead Lake region given final OK by state regulatorsSeptember 23rd, 2009 Large-scale development OKed for Maine woodsBANGOR, Maine — A sprawling resort and residential development at the gateway to Maine's North Woods that would be the largest of its kind in the state won a state planning board's unanimous approval Wednesday. Plum Creek Timber Co.'s proposal was approved nearly five years after the Seattle-based company announced plans to build two resorts and more than 2,000 housing units near Moosehead Lake.
Foliage from the water: Top viewing spots for boatersSeptember 21st, 2009 Foliage from the water: Viewing spots for boatersCHICAGO — If you enjoy fall foliage, consider doing some of your leaf-peeping from the water. The Chicago-based Discover Boating organization is recommending 10 places nationwide to see autumn colors by boat.
Northern New England tourism industry hopes to turn over new, colorful, leaf this fallSeptember 18th, 2009 New England hoping revenues rise as leaves fallCONCORD, N.H. — Northern New England's fall foliage is expected to be spectacular this year, unlike tourism revenues, which likely will remain muted as the economy slowly recovers.
Arizona in the fall: Good weather and fall colorsSeptember 14th, 2009 Arizona in the fall: Good weather and fall colorsFLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The weather's good, the landscape ranges from grasslands to canyons and mountains, and the foliage is beautiful too: That's Arizona in the fall.
Foliage smackdown, East v. West: Can Western gold rush really stand up to New England crimson?September 8th, 2009 Foliage smackdown: Eastern reds v. Western goldsWhen it comes to autumn color, New England's reputation is five-star.
NH's Kancamagus Highway: mispronounced and much beloved for 50 yearsSeptember 8th, 2009 Famed NH foliage route turns 50 years oldALBANY, N.H. — New Hampshire's famed foliage route, the Kancamagus Highway, is celebrating its 50th birthday, so it's about time everyone learned how to pronounce it correctly.
Appalachian Mountain Club offers 2-for-1 deals for kids' lodgingSeptember 8th, 2009 Appalachian Mountain Club deals for fallBOSTON — The Appalachian Mountain Club is offering an all-inclusive two-for-one lodging deal for children 12 and under when accompanied by an adult. The discount is available at all five of the AMC's northern New England lodges in New Hampshire and Maine.
YankeeFoliage.com for leaf-peeping tripsSeptember 8th, 2009 YankeeFoliage.com for leaf-peeping tripsDUBLIN, N.H. — Yankee Magazine has a one-stop Web site for planning trips to see autumn color in New England this year at www.YankeeFoliage.com.
Leaf-peeping in Iowa: Mississippi River, bridges of Madison CountySeptember 8th, 2009 Iowa fall: Mississippi, bridges of Madison CountyDES MOINES — Whether you're on a river, in the woods or driving by the famed bridges of Madison County, autumn colors are easy to find in Iowa. The foliage is pretty anywhere along the Mississippi River but particularly in Pikes Peak State Park in McGregor, about three hours from Des Moines on the state's eastern border.
Maine gay marriage law heads to November ballot after 100K voters sign petition for referendumSeptember 2nd, 2009 Fate of Maine gay marriage law in hands of votersAUGUSTA, Maine — The governor of Maine has signed a formal proclamation putting the state's gay marriage law up for a vote in November. Gov. John Baldacci signed the measure Wednesday after election officials verified that gay marriage foes had reached the threshold of petitions necessary to put the law on the ballot.
Places to go hiking in Maine from Martha Stewart Living magazineJuly 27th, 2009 Places to hike in Maine from Martha Stewart LivingNEW YORK — Martha Stewart writes about her home in Seal Harbor, Maine, in the August issue of Martha Stewart Living magazine. For foodies, the issue offers lobster recipes; for travelers, there are recommendations for places to go hiking around the Pine Tree State.
Maine gay marriage foes get enough signatures to block law, put it to statewide voteJuly 8th, 2009 Gay marriage foes reach signature goal in MainePORTLAND, Maine — Gay marriage foes in Maine say they've collected enough signatures to stop a new law from going into effect and to force a statewide vote. Mark Mutty from the Stand for Marriage Maine coalition said Wednesday it took four weeks to gather the more than 55,000 signatures necessary to put gay marriage to a vote.
Maine Woods Discovery travel packages being offeredJuly 6th, 2009 Maine travel packages being offeredAUGUSTA, Maine — Many visitors to Maine associate the state with lobsters, coastal towns and Acadia National Park. But a new project called Maine Woods Discovery is hoping to promote tourism to the state's lakes, woods, mountains and other inland areas.
Rare bright orange _ alive and pinching _ lobsters popping up in Maine, MassachusettsJuly 5th, 2009 Maine pound shows off rare orange, live lobstersYORK, Maine — Two orange lobsters that look as though they've just emerged from a steamer pot are definitely alive and pinching in Maine. Jeremy Mirick, co-owner of the lobster pound at the York Fitness Center in York, Maine, says the two orange lobsters in his tank aren't for sale.
Standing ovation greets Maine gay marriage bill at crowded legislative hearingApril 22nd, 2009 Standing ovation greets Maine gay marriage billAUGUSTA, Maine — A public hearing on allowing gay marriage in Maine has opened with a standing ovation for the bill's sponsor. Sen. Dennis Damon received a roar of approval at a crowded hearing Wednesday when he said the time has come to recognize same-sex marriages.
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