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Category Archives: Maine
Summiting Highpoints in the Nude
The Guardian in an article by nude hiker Hank Wangford reports that Nepal is moving to ban nude summiting Everest after a climber stripped on the summit in 2006.
Posted in Adventures, Everest, Maine, Offbeat
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Governors of Maine and New Brunswick Agree to Climb Each Others Highpoints
The governors of Maine and New Brunswick, Canada, have agreed to climb each other’s highpoints in 2008 according to Mainteoday.
Lightning Fatality at Baxter State Park
Boston.com reports a lightning strike killed 24-year-old Evans Huber of Peak’s Island at the Katahdin Stream campground on August 26 and hurt his brother 18-year-old Emmett Huber.
Climbing Kate
Perhaps you never thought of it, but the nickname for Katahdin is “Kate.” At least that’s the nickname for a boat according to the Press Herald.
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Governor Climbs Katahdin
Governor makes it to summit of Katahdin MaineToday.com, ME – Jul 13, 2007 John Baldacci and some members of his climbing party pause Wednesday along Mount Katahdin’s Saddle Trail. From left are Jack Baldacci, the governor’s son, …
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Profile of Maine’s Harry Vanderweide
Maintoday has an amusing article Harry Vanderweide a rotound character who is frequently evoked in various Maine battles.
Posted in Adventures, General, Maine
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Katahdin Lake Approved
The Katahdin Lake acquisition at Baxter State Park which had aggravated locals but thrilled park goers has been signed into law.
Posted in Highpoint (States) News, Maine
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2006-02-16 Backcounty Accident Roundup: British Columbia, Spain, Maine, Montana, Russia
Backcountry accident reports on the wires on February 16, 2006.
February 11, 2006 Linkage
State Highpoint News Warm weather records broken on Mount Washington Boston Globe – United States MOUNT WASHINGTON, NH âââ‰â¬ÅTalk about a warm winter âââ‰â¬Â it’s been raining on top of Mount Washington. Tim Markle, chief meteorologist âââ¬Ã¦
Posted in Accidents, Africa, Asia, California, Colorado, Continents, Everest, Highpoint (States) News, Highpoint News (world), Linkage, Maine, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Zealand, Oceania, Offbeat
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Baxter in $14 Million Expansion to Include Katahdin Lake
Trust for Public Land has closed on a $14 million expansion of 6,000 acres of Baxter State Park.
Posted in Highpoint (States) News, Maine
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Baxter Interim Director Jensen Bissell Promoted to Replace Buzz Caverly
Interim Baxter Park Director Jensen Bissell, of Milo has been promoted to replace Buzz Caverly at the park.
Posted in Highpoint (States) News, Maine
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Baxter Relatives Complain About Director Selection Process
Relatives of Percival Baxter who donated Maine’s highest point are complaining they are not being consulted on the replacement of Buzz Caverly as director.
Posted in Highpoint (States) News, Maine
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Helicopter Rescue on Mount Cranberry in Maine
Boston.com reports Steven Mazerolle, 52, of China, broke his leg while climbing a steep snow and ice covered portion of the Appalachian Trail on Mount Cranberry in was with two others on Saturday when he fell on ice- and snow-covered … Continue reading
Posted in Accidents, Helicopter Rescues, Maine
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Wilma’s Big Snow/Blow From Brasstown to Katahdin
I’ve been a bit under the weather for the past month or so but am now getting caught up. Here’s some additional storm info and the big snows that occurred when Wilma going up the coast from Florida slammed into … Continue reading
Posted in Florida, Georgia, Highpoint (States) News, Maine, New Hampshire, North Carolina
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Buzz Caverly To Retire After 46 Years at Baxter State Park
Baxter State Park Director Buzz Caverly plans to retire July 1 according to the Bangor News.
Posted in Highpoint (States) News, Maine
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