New regional coalition will remove ghost gear from Gulf of Maine
A group of New England based organizations is teaming up to remove lost and abandoned fishing gear from the Gulf of
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Maine wants to expand quarantine zones to stop tree-killing pests
Maine forestry officials are planning a wide expansion of quarantine zones to try to prevent the spread of three invasive
Read moreWillowsAwake Winery welcomes Benson as winemaker and vineyard manager
LEEDS — WillowsAwake Winery is pleased to announce the appointment of Lindsay Benson as winemaker and vineyard manager to the
Read moreMills cutting pulpwood orders cause ‘world of hurt’ for Maine loggers
At least two Maine paper mills that have been major buyers of pulpwood dramatically cut orders in the past couple
Read moreMaine potato farmers become award-winning winemakers
EAST HODGDON, Maine — Veronica and Richard Sloat of East Hodgdon farmed potatoes for 17 years, but a fun Christmas
Read moreFeds raise haddock catch limits for Maine fishermen
Federal regulators have increased the amount of haddock Maine fishermen are allowed to catch this season. The industry had been
Read moreUMaine Extension 4-H to offer virtual sessions for aspiring volunteers
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a two-part online informational session for adults interested in becoming 4-H volunteers from
Read moreUMaine Extension Virtual Business Planning for Producers starts in October
Registration is open for the online University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Business Planning for Producers course, which begins Oct. 5.
Read more9 things you probably don’t know about Maine’s wild blueberries
This story was originally published in July 2019. Maine’s wild blueberries are wilder than you might imagine. They proliferate in
Read moreUMaine Extension earns $6.5m for new 4-H workforce development program
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H was recently awarded $6.5 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture
Read moreWest Bath confirms 1st case of rabies in 3 years
BATH, Maine — West Bath recently saw its first confirmed case of rabies in three years. Animal control officers say
Read moreFestival will celebrate Aroostook’s bountiful potato
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — A full week of celebrating northern Maine agriculture is almost here as Fort Fairfield prepares to
Read moreUMaine Extension offers food preserving workshops July 11 and 12
SKOWHEGAN — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a two-part, hands-on food preservation workshop from 6–9 p.m. on July
Read moreRepublished book by Maine fisherman reflects today’s challenges
“I squatted in the red mud and held my rod, watching for signs of a bite. The clear nylon line
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