Invasive tree bug prompts expanded emergency order across central Maine, state officials say
Under the emergency order, state officials are restricting the movement of ash trees, green ash waste, ash firewood “and any
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Wilton Farm and Home Museum to host presentation on Spruce Gum, April 13
WILTON – The Wilton Farm and Home Museum will be hosting a presentation on Thursday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Read moreBody of Maine shellfish harvester identified after boat sank in choppy seas
Two other people in the skiff were able to make it to the Dutch Neck shoreline. Read More
Read moreState considers $5.5 million bailout for Maine dairy industry
Over the last 2 years, Maine has lost a quarter of its dairy farms to runaway electricity, fuel and fertilizer
Read moreUSDA office in Farmington closed to public for two weeks
BANGOR – The USDA’s Service Center in Farmington will be closed to the public for an estimated two weeks beginning
Read moreLearn to grow better berries with UMaine Extension small fruit specialist
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will hold a berry growing workshop on Saturday, April 8 at 10 a.m. at the
Read moreMaine lawmakers asked to crack down on ‘grass-fed’ beef label
Farmers say they spend extra time and money raising cattle strictly on grass, and mislabeling cheats them and people who
Read moreMaine’s maple weekend starts Saturday
It’s Maine Maple Sunday Weekend! Across the state, dozens of producers are opening their sugar house doors. Read More
Read morePenobscot McCrum won’t rebuild Belfast potato plant destroyed by fire
One year after a devastating fire ripped through the Penobscot McCrum potato processing plant in Belfast, the company announced it
Read moreWhere to go for Maine Maple Sunday this weekend
Maple syrup producers across the state will be holding events this weekend for the 40th annual Maine Maple Sunday. Many
Read moreUMaine Extension offering webinar on growing tomatoes, peppers, and melons
ORONO – The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners on growing tomatoes, peppers, melons
Read moreUMaine Extension presents healthy gardens webinar
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar to help home gardeners select healthy plants for their garden from
Read morePhotos: Planting season in Paris
Young’s Greenhouse was hopping Wednesday as plants begins to sprout.Read More
Read moreFaulkingham Pitches $1,000,000 State Contribution to Lobster Legal Defense Fund
A public hearing will be held Thursday to discuss a bill aimed at providing financial support to the Maine Lobstermen’s
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