Rare blue supermoon brightens the night sky this week in the closest full moon of the year
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Stargazers are in for a double treat this week: a rare blue supermoon with Saturn
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Soggy, late hay harvest could further imperil struggling farms
Wet weather has prevented farmers from harvesting hay, leaving them with costly or unappealing options to feed their livestock.Read More
Read moreMaine’s delegation calls for feds to shut down illegal Chinese-run pot operations
A new report last week cited an internal government memo suggesting as many as 270 illegal Chinese marijuana growing operations
Read moreLivermore Falls town clerk working to establish farmers’ market downtown
Clerk Doris Austin organized a blood drive that collected 133 units of blood on Tuesday.Read More
Read moreSpruce Mountain directors approve chaga mushroom project
JAY — Regional School Unit 73 directors on Thursday conditionally approved a contract for JustNiks Micosilva to work with teachers
Read moreSchool and sprained ankle aren’t stopping this young Maine beekeeper
When most people hear the buzz of a swarm of bees, they’re likely to run in the opposite direction. But
Read moreUMaine Extension hosting Garden Tool Maintenance Workshop Sept. 12 at Tidewater Farm
FALMOUTH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a Garden Tool Maintenance Workshop 5–6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12
Read moreLocal fishermen rescue two people from burning yacht
Two lobster boats responded to an urgent call of mariners in distress Saturday off Georgetown.Read More
Read moreMaine lobsterman lost at sea remembered for dedication to family and friends
A Steuben teenager and lobsterman was collectively remembered for his positive attitude, wisecracks, blue eyes and bushy eyebrows when several
Read moreBlack and blue! Unique lobster caught off Maine coast
Maine waters have produced a lot of color this year Read More
Read moreThere will be no Maine peaches and fewer apples this season
The staff at Highmoor Farm in Monmouth knew early last winter this summer’s peach crop in the state was going to
Read moreAroostook County Extension to share resources at open house event
PRESQUE ISLE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host an open house from from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday,
Read moreUMaine Extension announces field day and fun run at Rogers Farm
OLD TOWN — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a Field Day and kids’ Harvest Fun Run on Saturday,
Read moreLobsterman finds body in water near Addison, Maine
A body was found by a lobsterman in the water near Addison, Maine Monday morning. Read More
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