Jumping worms are invading gardens across Maine
Maine agriculture officials said that this year’s wet weather appears to have helped spawn an explosion of an invasive worm across
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Close to half of Maine’s medical cannabis may contain pesticides, mold, officials say
Of 127 samples tested by the Office of Cannabis Policy, 57 – or about 45% – would have failed the
Read moreAnimal control begs Penobscot County for help controlling cows that keep escaping
A herd of cows is escaping so often in Penobscot County that the unorganized territory director asked county commissioners for
Read moreThe right and wrong ways to use different Maine apple varieties
This story was originally published in October 2022. Sliced, baked, sauced or smothered in caramel, there’s no wrong way to
Read moreMaine corn maze tops list of best in the US to visit this fall
Fall is in the air across New England. That means pumpkins, ghosts and, for one Maine farm, a corn maze
Read moreUMaine Extension offers ServSafe food protection course in October
FALMOUTH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering an eight-hour ServSafe Food Protection Manager course 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on
Read more4-H Livestock Auction returns to Cumberland Fair
CUMBERLAND — Youth in Cumberland County will showcase their hard work as the 4-H Livestock Auction once again returns to
Read moreDowneast Salmon Federation holding open house
To celebrate continued efforts to help restore the legendary Atlantic salmon to more sustainable levels, the Downeast Salmon Federation this
Read moreAgriculture Day: A learning experience for students at Farmington Fair
Students, teachers and their chaperones learned about apple and apple pressing, walked through the livestock barns, participated in educational activities
Read moreMaine lobsterman and state lawmaker tells how he narrowly survived after his boat capsized Friday
Billy Bob Faulkingham, who is also the Republican leader in the Maine House of Representatives, said he’s lucky to be
Read moreChanges are coming to Maine’s $300 million medical cannabis industry
Medical cannabis growers could face increased regulations as adult-use sales start to match medical.Read More
Read moreHere’s where to go apple picking in Maine
When you start waking up to crisp fall air, you know that it’s apple picking season. There’s plenty of things
Read moreFarmington Compost Cooperative hosts Fall Compost Sale
FARMINGTON – The Farmington Compost Cooperative is hosting its Fall Compost Sale from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7.
Read moreMaine lobstermen secure assets ahead of Hurricane Lee after a tough season
Maine businesses are hunkering down and making preparations ahead of Hurricane Lee. That includes Maine’s lobstermen, who hit the water
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