A stubborn blocking pattern in the jet stream led to the moderate drought that was declared Thursday, and the forecast shows an increasing likelihood of ‘extreme conditions’ later this summer.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Questions raised about Auburn’s new Agriculture Committee
The city received seven qualified applications to serve on the new seven-member committee. Only five were appointed.
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7 ‘Say What?!?’ facts about Maine bees
Maine is home to hundreds of species. YOU can give them a boost. (Yes, YOU!) And the state’s watching for Murder Hornets.
Better beelieve it.
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7 ‘Say What?!?’ facts about Maine bees
Maine is home to hundreds of species. YOU can give them a boost. (Yes, YOU!) And the state’s watching for Murder Hornets.
Better beelieve it.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Maine farmers see more business, face uncertain future because of COVID-19
While some farmers are seeing an increase in business from shoppers looking for grocery alternatives, some see COVID-19 as a harbinger of tough times ahead.
Posted inMaine
As coronavirus spread changes life, central Mainers rediscovering what local farms have to offer
Central Maine farmers are finding new customers and demand, while wondering what impact the coronavirus pandemic will have on the industry in the future.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Many area farms selling food directly to consumers
Meats, eggs, milk, vegetables, fruits, cheese, honey among offerings.
Posted inBusiness, News
Without restaurants to buy their goods, farmers turn to consumers
A Waldoboro cheesemaker made a spreadsheet of Maine farms and what they have to sell. Before you could say local lamb, University of Maine Cooperative Extension turned it into a website.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Working: Microgreens could be big for Sabattus farmers
Eli’s Homestead farmers are diving into microgreens, little nutrient-packed sprouts that can grow indoors year-round.