An homage to all things poutine — the traditional Quebecois delicacy of french-fried potatoes covered in gravy and cheese curds — Poutine Palooza is taking place around Madawaska, with organizers hoping it boosts festival attendance.
Julia Bayly
Fort Kent
Small woodlot owners a powerful force for future of Maine’s forests
“For me it’s not about how many trees I’ve cut or what kind of profit I see when I’m done [but] what the land looks like when I am finished on it,” small woodlot owner Larry Guimond said.
JULIA BAYLY
Increased chicken tensions a sign of the times on Rusty Metal Farm
Whatever chicken chaos is coming, the signs are there.
How a federal soil bank program in Maine helped preserve farmland for decades
Thanks to the Conservation Reserve Program the land that was in the program is not only available to current and future farmers, it’s a lot healthier after laying fallow for 10 to 15 years, the life of the average CRP contract.
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Couple gambles on beef cattle in northern Maine
on Aug. 02, 2016, at 1 a.m.
Erin Parisien and her husband Richard Nielsen have gone all in, raising and selling beef cattle in northern Maine, and they’re betting the area’s appetite for locally produced beef will pay off.
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Maine egg production facility not among those going cage-free
While one of the country’s leading egg suppliers has announced a plan to transition to “cage-free” systems, the company won’t be making changes to its facility in Maine — the same facility that was the focus of an undercover filming operation alleging animal cruelty there.
Couple gambles on beef cattle in northern Maine
Erin Parisien has the heart and soul of a gambler. Now she and her husband, Richard Nielsen, have gone all in, raising and selling beef cattle in northern Maine, and they’re betting the area’s appetite for locally produced beef will pay off.
JULIA BAYLY
Phaser set on stun cleared my vision
Julia Bayly: I’ll be the first to admit the idea of someone firing a laser in my eyes like Captain Kirk shooting a phaser at a Romulan gave me the chills, but after talking to numerous people who have had it done, I talked to my own eye doctor in Fort Kent about it.
When it comes to sharing the road, cyclists and motorists can be at odds
Bicycle shop owner John Grenier believes there is a perception on the part of some drivers that cyclists are out on the road “playing” on their “toys,” when in fact many are using their bikes as a major form of transportation to and from work or school.
UMaine student uses art to highlight cultural history, issues
“I want people to understand the meaning behind the art.”
Fort Kent Squares still dancing
Fort Kent Historical Society unveils exhibit on northern Maine square dancers.
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Hip to be square: Maine dancers do-si-do through history in exhibit
The squares were well-organized, with manuals describing the dance steps, a regular newsletter and a series of badges awarded for various square dancing feats and accomplishments.
Would you live in a tiny house commune? You might have the chance
“By living simply, each member of the community would be helping our environment on a personal level, by living each day simply and responsibly.”
Maine family carries on founder’s Mizpah vision for those touched by cancer
“It’s really a place for cancer victims and survivors to come to just relax,” Mike Corbin said.
JULIA BAYLY
I’ve gotten lost on my own Maine farm
I am somewhat “directionally challenged” and, when coupled with a tendency to become distracted and wander, let’s just say it can be a challenge to stay on track and not get lost.
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40 years later, state champs Bobcat ladies still draw hometown crowd
Described in media reports of the day as “plucky” and “scrappy,” the Bobcats achieved near folk hero status in Maine.
State Champs Allagash Lady Bobcats 40 years later
The Allagash lady Bobcats were state champions 40 years ago. Over the July 4 weekend they held a team reunion in Allagash.
Foodies are swarming to get these Maine ‘swamp weeds,’ ‘poor man’s foods’ on their plates
“It’s pretty ironic,” she said. “Sometimes people look at northern Maine like we are almost rednecks, and now food that was considered ‘poor man’s food’ is now a delicacy.”
Forget Paris: NY artist finds inspiration, paints in northern Maine
“I find constant inspiration from nature here , and I can live an independent life here half the year, [and] that is wonderful.”
JULIA BAYLY
Critter-sitting at Rusty Metal Farm is not for the faint of heart
Anyone with pets or livestock knows the planning involved when leaving them for any period of time.
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