‘Crazy’ increase in beef prices squeezes Maine farmers
The Consumer Price Index recorded the highest national prices ever for ground beef in January, up 17.2% from last year.
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Save your coffee grounds if you don’t want to slip on your icy walkway
For the sake of the environment, wildlife and pets, consider these alternatives to rock salt to treat your icy walkways.
Maine’s spinners and fiber artists observe an obscure medieval January holiday
St. Distaff’s Day once marked women’s return to their daily work of spinning fibers for clothing and thread after the holiday festivities.
Meet the venomous Maine spider that comes out in the winter
Despite their appearance, you don’t need to worry about these arachnids poaching from your ice fishing rig.
What to do with discarded sourdough starter
A two- to three-day-old sourdough starter can be used to add amazing flavor and texture to a number of baked goods.
A new Maine orchard aims to help bring back American chestnut trees
The Viles Arboretum is part of a breeding program to restore American chestnut trees using advanced technology and genetic selection.
You’re probably clearing ice and snow off your windshield wrong
Properly clearing ice and snow off of your windshield is important for both the safety of the driver and the longevity of the windshield.
How to make your own sourdough starter
The basic ingredients you will need are flour and water.
MOFGA to cut staff amid federal funding loss
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association expects to lose more than $1 million in grant funding from the USDA.
What to do with fallen wood during storm cleanup
If a storm knocks down trees, you could look on the bright side — cords of firewood have suddenly become available.
Tips for outdoor grilling in the winter
With a few simple modifications, you can start grilling in the winter, even in a frigid snowy place like Maine.
The possibilities for cooking with Maine conifers are endless
“Pine and fir should be as iconic a Maine food as blueberry pie. Our native evergreens have so much to offer our meals.”
How to make a non-traditional holiday wreath
Learn how to make a beautiful and affordable non-traditional wreath for your holiday decor. Easy to customize and reuse year after year.
How to keep bad bugs from hitchhiking on holiday decorations
What may be lurking in your festive decorations can be a disaster for native ecosystems. That’s why the USDA says to be vigilant.
Wintergreen is ridiculously easy to find in Maine and has many tasty uses
If you’ve spent any time outdoors in Maine, you’ve probably walked by a patch of wintergreen.
A guide to your 1st winter in Maine
While winter in Maine is no joke, your first winter in the Pine Tree State doesn’t have to break you as long as you are prepared.
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