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Why Taxing Nonprofits is a Bad Idea

The Background Like many other nonprofits, Maine Audubon does not pay property taxes to municipalities for the conservation lands it owns. Governor LePage wants to change that. His proposal to allow municipalities to impose property taxes on real estate owned by nonprofits is bad for conservation, …

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Love Birds

With Valentine's Day just a few days away, it seems fitting to discuss love this week. Here are a few fun facts about some of Maine's lovebirds: "Birds Mate for Life" Let's start by debunking a big misconception: “Birds mate for life.” The simple answer is no, they do not. Polygamy, in the …

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National Audubon’s New Website

As we've gone through the first classes of our Birding Basics series this year, I've enjoyed looking for and sharing resources that I think will be helpful for new or beginner birders. One of these resources was just released - a new website from National Audubon and here are some of the things you …

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Winter Wildlife Tracks

Even when it seems like there is not much wildlife to see in the winter, there are often signs left behind of many of the animals that are active during the cold months. These signs, typically tracks, are usually more obvious in fresh snow so there should be some good opportunities this week to look …

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