New USDA data also show that 2022 was another strong year for Maine potato production, with 1.81 billion pounds harvested.
January 2023
Posted inUncategorized
Holland Strong ice fishing derby dependent on ice thickness
Even if the derby is canceled the raffle will still be held.
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Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Farmington farm works to offset an aging population
Hardy Farm hosts tours, assists with 4-H programs and participates in Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship to help educate and encourage a future generation of farmers.
Posted inBusiness
New food truck is heating up Farmington
Aces HotSpot is building up momentum in Farmington with their eclectic menu, lively personalities and desire to bring good food to Franklin County.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
TSA confiscated more than 6,500 guns from passengers last year
The number of firearms found at New England airports rose from 40 in 2021 to 46 last year.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Barn, farm equipment destroyed by fire at MOFGA’s Unity campus
A Saturday fire engulfed a barn at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s educational center in Unity.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Hallowell city manager gets 7% raise in renewed 2-year contract
Officials said they are pleased with the performance of City Manager Gary Lamb, whose annual salary will increase to nearly $100,000 in August.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
How ominous is the U.S. debt limit problem?
So far, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden are playing what could be a dangerous game of chicken with the world’s largest economy in the middle.
Posted inMaine
Influenza cases decline for 4th week in Maine
There were only 13 new hospitalizations for influenza, compared to 67 the previous week.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Husband of missing Massachusetts woman faces murder charge
Ana Walshe, 39, was reportedly last seen leaving their home in the affluent coastal community of Cohasset in the early morning hours of Jan. 1, purportedly to take a ride-hailing vehicle to Logan International Airport.