The state’s producers of the natural sweeteners feared the proposed labeling requirements would undo decades of industry marketing. Read More
The small town of Madison, with a population 4,700, permitted urban farming until the town abruptly passed an ordinance banning it at the June 11 annual town meeting. Read More
“We are definitely seeing an increasing trend in seasonal allergies,” said Dr. Elias Akl, allergist and immunology specialist with Eastern Maine Medical Center. Read More
Maine’s maple and honey producers are hoping the federal government backs off proposed new labeling requirements that they fear could undo decades of industry marketing of the natural sweeteners. Read More
It seems everyone who lived in northern Maine in the late 1970s to early 1980s — the time frame of the last major tent caterpillar infestation — has their own creepy-crawly story of caterpillar encounters. Read More
“They just fly around and might smack into your head and get caught in your hair [and] that scares people,” Fish said. “Really they are just bumbling around and not any particular mission.” Read More
“In this one facility there is an insect lab, a plant diagnostics lab, our veterinary diagnostic lab and the aquatic animal lab. This is a facility unlike any in the world that represents a significant upgrade in equipment, capacity and biosecurity.” Read More
Maine's small family farms and organic growers have concerns that language in the Senate’s unreleased version of the 2018 farm bill could create steep challenges for their businesses. Read More
At Ten Apple Farm Airbnb in Gray, people looking to get away from it all can get away with not only goats, but pigs, sheep, chickens and turkeys. Read More
Beavers play an important role in creating vital wetland environments, but they also can create problems for landowners. Read More
Food sovereignty allows municipalities to regulate local food systems, including production, processing, consumption and direct producer-to-consumer exchanges. Read More
Even though Maine fiddleheads are considered safe, officials say that doesn't mean they should be eaten raw. Read More
When done well, food composting is an excellent way to dispose of waste while creating garden-friendly soil additives. But, when done in a slipshod manner, all that organic waste becomes a convenient and smelly buffet for rats, mice and other vermin. Read More
The public gets its first opportunity to comment on a plan to rezone 51,000 acres within the Fish River Chain of Lakes at two public hearings later this month in northern Maine. Read More
“Where to Ride” lets riders select from among 150 bicycling routes from Kittery to Fort Kent based on distance, terrain and level of difficulty. Read More
“This is a form of biological control in the forests that is a true success story." Read More
Looking ahead to organized rides this summer, events from southern Maine to the St. John Valley will give riders the opportunity to see some of the state’s most scenic rural areas while sampling some of its best locally produced goodies. Read More
“Mother nature is really in charge of it. Crying and tears are not going to change anything.” Read More
Two people were taken to the hospital after a fire broke out on Russell Farm Road and two others remain unaccounted for, according to media reports. Read More
There is no upside to getting a pet high. Read More
