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Permaculture For the Home Garden at Belfast Garden Club talk
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (185+ words) BELFAST — On Tuesday, Sept. 15 at noon, Ethan Hughes of the Possibility Alliance will give a program on Permaculture For the Home Garden at the Universalist Union in Belfast,... BELFAST — On Tuesday, Sept. 15 at noon, Ethan Hughes of the Possibility Alliance…...
Farmington Food Co-op awarded $15,000 grant to expand bulk foods and sustainable shopping options
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (200+ words) FARMINGTON — The Farmington Food Co-op has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Greater Franklin Development Council’s Community Investment Fund to expand its fill-your-own bulk foods program and invest in staff training, helping the co-op offer more affordable, sustainable shopping options…...
I’ve picked Maine’s wild blueberries for nearly 30 years. 2026 was different.
3+ week, 3+ hour ago (450+ words) I always get a little melancholy this time of year. As much as I dislike the 90-degree temperatures and nearly as much humidity, the end of August and beginning of September mean meteorological and astronomical summer are coming to an…...
Man accused of burglarizing Bangor business over the weekend
1+ mon, 17+ hour ago (92+ words) A man allegedly burglarized a Bangor business over the weekend. Alex Klemanski, 38, has been charged with burglary, criminal mischief and violation of his conditions of release, according to Katy England, a spokesperson for the Bangor Police Department. Security discovered a…...
Maine blueberry farmers hopeful for 2026 after ‘devastating’ losses last year
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1046+ words) This spring was cold in Washington County, and the wild blueberries stayed green for longer than they typically do. As the fruits in the low-lying bushes finally turned blue in late July, Cherryfield-based grower Ben Perrin saw bare patches in…...
Staff turnover at coastal Maine food co-op leads to wasted crops for farmers
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1336+ words) Frustrated area farmers are pushing for changes at the Blue Hill Co-op after the store suddenly stopped ordering local produce during peak growing season. In May, Amanda Provencher and Paul Schultz, co-owners of King Hill Farm in Penobscot, were surprised…...
Maine farmers see surge in demand amid national diarrhea scare
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (714+ words) Bangor Daily News The chalk sign that was outside Fresh Off the Farm in Rockport the other week said it all, perhaps a bit crassly: “Poop Free Lettuce!” Salad has been decidedly off the menu for many this summer after…...
Nearly 200 acres of wild blueberry land in one town among fields listed in coastal Maine
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (784+ words) As a major wild blueberry grower continues to sell off land in coastal Maine where the iconic fruit has long been cultivated, more of the scenic properties in Hancock County are appearing on the market. Blueberries are a key Maine…...
Tribes hope Farm Bill can feed more people and preserve Indigenous culture
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (819+ words) They would like to expand their farm’s reach beyond their farm stand, but it’s challenging. Like many small food producers, the Spears have sought financial assistance through federal programs. Some have been cut or significantly scaled back under the Trump…...
Yes, those are alpacas on this Maine beach
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (950+ words) YORK — Rat, Delilah and Iris have an exciting summer ahead of them. During the day, they get to meet new friends on their farm and splash in their kiddie pool. And when it gets too hot, they take field trips…...