UMaine Extension 4-H offers hands-on workshops during summer learning series
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H will offer its hands-on virtual summer learning series July 5 to Aug. 5. The
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Maine maple syrup production was lowest in over a decade
Weather conditions in northern parts of the state resulted in the lowest yield since 2012.Read More
Read moreMaine’s oldest lobster trapper celebrates her 103rd birthday
A Mainer is in the spotlight for holding the record for the oldest lobster trapper in Maine. Now she’s adding to
Read moreRare orange lobster caught in Casco Bay donated to UNE’s Marine Science Center
The chance of catching an orange lobster: 1-in-30-million. Read More
Read moreWatchdog group: PFAS is active ingredient in 13% of Maine pesticides
An analysis by the Environmental Working Group found 55 so-called forever chemicals listed as active ingredients in 1,426 of Maine’s
Read moreProduction of Maine’s official state berry dips in the face of drought
PORTLAND, Maine — The nation’s production of wild blueberries slipped a bit last year as some growers contended with drought.
Read moreOne in 30 million: Maine crew makes an extremely rare catch in Casco Bay
Fishermen find a super rare orange lobster off the coast of Maine Read More
Read moreNew 4-H project collaboration uses ticks to teach kids about ecosystems and public health
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension recently launched its new 4-H Tick Project, a community science program where youth
Read moreNew farmer’s market opens in Portland’s Woodfords Corner
The farmers market will run every Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. until Oct. 5 Read More
Read moreNew farmers market to open next week in Turner
The weekly farmers market will be held in front of the former Natural History Club building in Turner center beginning
Read moreAuburn revives Victory Garden theme to encourage home gardens
Residents can get up to $150 for backyard or container gardens.Read More
Read moreMigratory fish flood into Maine rivers after several years of restoration efforts
River restoration projects along the Maine coast have allowed populations of migratory fish to rebound, and Sean Ledwin of the
Read moreFertilizer truck flips over off Route 1 in Aroostook County
A commercial vehicle carrying fertilizer crashed off Route 1 in Monticello early Monday morning. Chance Beaulieu, 21, of Monticello was
Read moreElvers remain one of America’s most valuable fish after strong year in Maine
Baby eels have again been worth more than $2,000 per pound at the docks this year, according to the Maine
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