July 2016 – Page 93 – Centralmaine.com

Maine Gardener, Source

Falmouth’s use of herbicides to fight invasives proves to be a thorny issue

by Tom Atwell July 17, 2016

Is the cure worse than the problem?

Meet, Source

Lisa Moore is diving into seaweed farming

by Mary Pols July 17, 2016

She’s been harvesting seaweed from Casco Bay for four years, and is now pursuing a lease to grow sugar kelp.

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Collaborative works to enforce Maine laws for cyclists and drivers

July 17, 2016

MANY CYCLISTS AND MOTORISTS want stronger enforcement of Maine bicycling laws. The Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s Law Enforcement Collaborative is working to make that happen. The collaborative includes police, transportation officials, cyclists, attorneys and bicycle safety educators. LAST MONTH, the collaborative released a new reference guide that helps officers determine whether motorists and cyclists have […]

Homegrown, Source

Little Bee Honey Ice Cream is making life in Portland a little sweeter

by Meredith Goad July 17, 2016

Honey replaces corn syrup and other artificial ingredients in the cool new product.

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Leg Work: Motorists want cyclists to wear bright clothes, follow traffic rules, pay attention

by Shoshana Hoose July 17, 2016July 18, 2016

Drivers offer common-sense advice to make roads safe for everybody.

Outdoors, Sports

Canoeing in Maine: A bit of sanctuary on the river in Wells

by MICHAEL PERRY July 17, 2016

The Webhannet offers interesting terrain and a host of birdlife.

Outdoors, Sports

Kennebec Rail Trail offers retreat in state’s capital

by Deirdre Fleming July 17, 2016July 18, 2016

The river path stretches for 6 1/2 miles through Augusta, Hallowell, Farmingdale and Gardiner.

Outdoors, Sports

Outdoors Calendar

July 17, 2016

UPCOMING Women fly-fishers, 6 p.m. Aug. 2, South Portland Join the Maine Women’s Flyfishers at their next meeting at Sea Dog Brewing Company in South Portland. Women are invited to learn where local fishing spots are and how to fish them. For more information, email [email protected], or go to the Maine TU Women Flyfishers Facebook […]