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Published
March 24, 2025

Booking Maine’s most sought-after campsites is a competitive sport

Reservations for this summer have opened at many popular campgrounds, and some are filling up fast.
Published
January 22, 2025

With funds running out, Maine is at a PFAS crossroads

A multiagency presentation before lawmakers warns of the difficulty the state will face trying to meet the needs of residents adversely affected by the spreading of sewage sludge containing forever chemicals.
Published
December 11, 2024

$17 million awarded to promote forest sustainability, carbon storage in Maine

Grants awarded by the U.S. Forest Service will pay for private landowners to adopt climate-friendly forestry practices and conserve old-growth forests for carbon storage and help the Penobscot Nation enter carbon market.
Published
October 28, 2024

Skowhegan development group receives $200,000 grant to help Maine Grains, others

The grant from the Henry P. Kendall Foundation is expected to help fund equipment to allow Maine Grains in Skowhegan to turn local milling, cheesemaking, seaweed, blueberry and soy byproducts into high-fiber, high-protein packaged goods for sale to schools.
Published
September 26, 2024

Maine agriculture commissioner named vice president of national association

Amanda Beal has been elected to serve on the board of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.

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Published
September 23, 2024

Enjoy a Real Maine Fall Season

From apple picking to shopping for fiber products, discover Real Maine fall experiences to enjoy throughout the season.
Published
September 19, 2024

State agriculture agency recalls Rainbow Farm eggs following salmonella outbreak

The eggs were produced by Rainbow Farm and sold at its Orland location and a handful of farmers markets.
Published
September 13, 2024

Maine foliage expert predicts vibrant display ‘for the record books’

The state's leaf-peeping season kicked off this week with the first foliage report of the fall from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
Published
September 6, 2024

Updated health advisory on bacteria affecting juvenile pigs raises concerns

Durham rancher says he's concerned about the source of the bacteria and what the state is going to do moving forward.
Published
August 20, 2024

Solar and wind developers must pay extra to build on farmland. The question is, how much?

As demand grows for solar projects, the Legislature directed that rules be drawn up to govern compensation paid by solar developers to boost farmland conservation.