Maine farmers contending with contamination receive a lifeline

A fund established by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and the Maine Farmland Trust has so far raised more than $500,000 to provide financial support to farmers with land where PFAS contamination has been found.

State officials cite ‘forever chemicals’ in warning against fish consumption in central Maine, elsewhere

Health authorities issue advisory Thursday warning about consuming fish taken from fresh water in Fairfield, Oakland, Unity and Waterville.

Maine farmers, gardeners group seeks scholarship applications

Amish waste little time in rebuilding landmark Unity store destroyed by fire

The walls and roof of the new Unity Community Market already are in place just three weeks after a fire destroyed the building.

Unity organic farm pulls products after tests reveal high levels of ‘forever chemicals’

Songbird Farm is the first apparent recorded case in the state of a produce farm being tainted by 'forever chemicals,' also known as PFAS.

Despite frigid temps, Maine TradeHers Market holds Christmas tree bonfire

The freezing temperatures didn't stop residents and vendors from gathering Saturday for local goods and a Christmas tree bonfire.

Amish vow to rebuild after fire destroys popular Unity general market and bakery

The owner of the store, Caleb Stoll, said there was no insurance on the building because the concept of such coverage runs counter to Amish beliefs.

Fire destroys popular market run by Amish community in Unity

Heavy smoke seen for miles as firefighters from a number of communities battle blaze at the Community Market and Bakery at 368 Thorndike Road.

Organic farmers group seeks help for Maine dairy farmers from company that cut ties to them

Maine's largest organic food organization is asking international food company Danone to reverse its decision to cancel contracts with 89 organic dairy producers, including 14 in Maine.

Association to host ‘Farmer to Farmer Conference’ Nov. 1-7

The event will include virtual sessions and in-person farm tours.