Sap running, if slowly, as central Maine maple producers expect flow to rise with temperatures

Taps are out now, collecting sap to boil down into maple syrup, as back-and-forth weather has slowed maple sugaring slightly.

Somali Bantu Community Association moves into new Lewiston headquarters

• Sticky stats on Maine's maple syrup production last year • And, just how vegan-friendly is Maine?

Amid massive shortage, Canada taps strategic reserves – of maple syrup

Quebec produces 73 percent of the world's supply but a shorter and warmer spring sugaring season caused output to fall by nearly a quarter.

Sap flowing during Maine Maple Weekend

Photo: Auburn sugar house chugs along toward opening

Dan Giguere plans to fully open his operation in a locomotive-style treehouse.

Photo Gallery: Maine maple producers tapping into spring

Maine sugarhouses have tapped into their maple trees but aren't see a lot of sap flowing. They have high hopes with warm days and cold nights in the weather forecast.

Photo: Sunday morning sap

A Hartford dad and his two boys hope for better days ahead.

Maple celebrations return in some states, with precautions

It's been a slow start to maple syrup season in Maine, but producers are starting to ramp up production of the sweet maple treat.

Maple syrup, honey producers won’t be stuck with confusing label

Maine maple syrup, honey producers not so sweet on label change