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Music in the Park returns to Biddeford this summer

The weekly event in July will be joined by a new farmers and makers market in Mechanics Park.

The state has fewer restrictions than most others on selling foods made at home.

Food

In central and southern Maine, farmers markets are starting to supply early crops and gather excitement about extending the growing season.

Here are some options for local produce, bakery items, flowers, crafts and much more.

Biddeford will join the list of local communities with farmers markets and makers markets as the city’s first market gets ready to open this summer.

This spring, Dresden’s Goranson Farm has a few new innovations to test — from inter-seeding to greenhouse automation.

Many Southern Maine communities have farmers markets and makers markets. Biddeford could be the next community to join this list.

by Christine Burns Rudalevige January 14, 2025May 14, 2026

From maple syrup to mustard, farro to furikake, here’s a list of some of our columnist’s must-have Maine ingredients.

The indoor market will run through April 12 on Stevens Avenue in the Stevens Square Community Center.

The eggs were produced by Rainbow Farm and sold at its Orland location and a handful of farmers markets.