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PublishedFebruary 23, 2022
Second case of avian flu detected in backyard birds in Knox County
The first case was confirmed on Sunday and the second on Wednesday; the USDA conducted tests and found the presence of the H5N1 strain in both flocks of birds.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2020
‘Severely invasive’ grass found in York County
Japanese Stiltgrass, which can prevent native plants from growing, was found at a nursery in York County, according to state officials.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2020
New invasive insect could impact Maine’s farms, forests
Egg masses of the Spotted Lanternfly have been found in Maine, brought in on trees from Pennsylvania.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2020
Arundel farmer denied aid in ‘forever chemicals’ nightmare
His century-old operation devastated by PFAS contamination, Fred Stone says a federal safety net won't help him recoup losses.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2019
Proposed federal hemp rules would hurt Maine’s fledgling industry, state officials say
Lab-testing and other requirements could stymie growers, critics contend in comments on the regulations.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2019
Discovery of tree-killing beetle in Portland prompts quarantine in 13 communities
The emerald ash borer, one of the most destructive invasive insects in the country, had previously been found in small pockets in Aroostook and York counties.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2017
Pesticide collection program set
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PublishedDecember 27, 2016
Costs of state park annual pass going up
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2016
State seeks input with drought survey
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PublishedMay 10, 2016
Pictsweet recalls green beans and peas
Maine Department of Agriculture
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