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PublishedJuly 26, 2024
U.S. agriculture chief announces $4 million for Maine solar projects
Small businesses, including farms, will receive federal money to install rooftop and ground-mounted solar projects, low-energy lighting, heat pump systems and help to advance clean energy projects.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2024
Farms in central and western Maine at or near peak for summer growing season
This summer has been much better than 2023 for crop yields in most places, but heat and humidity are taking a toll for some.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2024
L. Herbert ‘Bussie’ York of Farmington is remembered as ‘icon’ and community leader
Family, friends, colleagues and officials pay tribute to longtime farmer.
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PublishedJune 29, 2024
Watch: After a record-breaking day for the Monmouth Fair, a gloomy Saturday brings out the women for Woodsman’s Day
In a record-breaking year for the Monmouth Fair, about seven women turned out to compete in Saturday's Woodsman's Day events.
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PublishedJune 28, 2024
Fruit flies end strawberry season early for some Maine farms
Warm weather caused the invasive spotted wing drosophila population to swell sooner than usual. A small fruits specialist remains hopeful raspberry and blueberry farmers will be able to control the fly.
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PublishedJune 6, 2024
Watch: Leeds vineyard blooming like never before at budding business
WillowsAwake Winery looks for bountiful harvest with more vines coming into full production.
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PublishedApril 23, 2024
New law to add rules, fees for some solar energy production
The law is an effort to preserve Maine's prime agricultural land and wildlife habitats.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2024
Rustic Roots Farm expands, adds New Sharon facility
Rustic Roots Farm recently opened Root Down Market, a restaurant and farm market in New Sharon.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2023
Climate change has brought more extreme rain, snow to Maine
Sea level rise remains a top concern as the climate warms, but the increasing frequency of outsized precipitation is already having statewide impacts.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2023
Paris is now home to rare-breed Red Poll cattle
Two Red Poll heifers, Gertie and Dixie, are the first of their kind in Maine.
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