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PublishedJanuary 26, 2022
Unity organic farm pulls products after tests reveal high levels of ‘forever chemicals’
Songbird Farm is the first apparent recorded case in the state of a produce farm being tainted by 'forever chemicals,' also known as PFAS.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2022
Despite frigid temps, Maine TradeHers Market holds Christmas tree bonfire
The freezing temperatures didn't stop residents and vendors from gathering Saturday for local goods and a Christmas tree bonfire.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2022
Farmers markets are open. Here’s a list of some to visit around central and western Maine.
A sure sign spring (and summer) is the reopening of outdoor farmers markets across the state.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2022
Amish vow to rebuild after fire destroys popular Unity general market and bakery
The owner of the store, Caleb Stoll, said there was no insurance on the building because the concept of such coverage runs counter to Amish beliefs.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2022
Fire destroys popular market run by Amish community in Unity
Heavy smoke seen for miles as firefighters from a number of communities battle blaze at the Community Market and Bakery at 368 Thorndike Road.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2021
Organic farmers group seeks help for Maine dairy farmers from company that cut ties to them
Maine's largest organic food organization is asking international food company Danone to reverse its decision to cancel contracts with 89 organic dairy producers, including 14 in Maine.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2021
Association to host ‘Farmer to Farmer Conference’ Nov. 1-7
The event will include virtual sessions and in-person farm tours.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2021
Farmers, others look to fill void left by cancellation of Common Ground fair
The popular fair was scheduled for this weekend and in its place are a group of farms and businesses holding a series of events Saturday.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2021
As Common Ground Country Fair cancels, organizers of other upcoming fairs consider changes amid COVID surge
After taking hiatuses last year, Oosoola Days, Farmington Fair, Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair and the New Portland Lions Fair all said that they plan to move forward with in-person events this month.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2021
Organizers cancel in-person Common Ground Country Fair, citing COVID surge
The decision to not hold an in-person festival came just weeks before it was set to return after not being held last year because of the pandemic.
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