Helping ugly Maine produce become something delicious and beautiful
Harvest Maine in Brunswick is using produce that farmers might otherwise throw away Read More
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Franklin County vexed by storms, flooding
Flooding was reported all over the region as a storm passed through the area, dumping as much as 2-inches of
Read moreLocal farmers optimistic for harvest despite June rainfall
With warmer weather and good preparation, local produce should still thrive this year local farmers say despite a slow start
Read moreAmish community’s growing market opens in new barn in Wales
The community’s popular market re-opened two weeks ago in a hand-built new space with new offerings.Read More
Read moreUMaine partners with Maine farm to study PFAS
UNITY — The University of Maine established a new partnership with Sue Hunter to advance research on per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances,
Read moreApple crop in Franklin County could be smaller than normal, damaged
Only Morrison Hill Orchard in Farmington saw no damage from the late freeze May 18.Read More
Read moreStrawberry season is underway in Maine, despite weather challenges
The weather has caused problems for some other crops in Maine Read More
Read moreAfter three summers mired by drought conditions, Kennebec County records ‘significant’ rainfall in June
Augusta has recorded 4.7 inches of rain so far this June, while Waterville has seen 4.94 inches, according to estimates.Read
Read moreFranklin County 4-H Fair to be held July 1
FARMINGTON – The Franklin County 4-H fair will be a daylong event beginning at 8 a.m., July 1 at the
Read moreJune will be one of Maine’s rainiest in a quarter century
PORTLAND, Maine — Frigid drizzle and an oppressive fog draped themselves over the city on Monday, obscuring the tops of
Read moreUMaine Extension offers food preserving program for youth
FALMOUTH — Strawberry jam, pickles, and salsa — all of these foods can be made from scratch with fruits and
Read moreBrowntail moths spotted in Franklin County again this summer
FRANKLIN COUNTY – Browntail moths have been sighted in Farmington yet again this summer. Browntail moths, Euproctis chrysorrhoea (L.), have
Read moreMaine DEP suspends 2 Nordic Aquafarms’ licenses for the Belfast land-based fish farm
Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection has suspended two of Nordic Aquafarms’ licenses for the land-based fish farm it wants to
Read moreMaine Forestry Museum to host 42nd Annual Logging Festival Days and Parade
RANGELEY – The Maine Forestry Museum is holding its 42nd Annual Logging Festival Days on Friday and Saturday, July 14
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