A stubborn winter has delayed the start of this year’s harvest by about a month.
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7 sweet treats or activities to indulge in for Maine Maple Sunday Weekend
More than 100 sugarhouses are expected to participate in the 43rd annual event Saturday and Sunday, with boiling demos, tours, live music, doughnuts, cotton candy and more.
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Snowy and freezing? It’s the perfect time to play outside in Maine
Outdoor enthusiasts say the conditions have been great for everything from snowmobiling to ice skating to skiing.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine schools tackle food waste to save money, time and the environment
A pilot program from UMaine’s Mitchell Center found big reductions in school cafeteria food waste, and a toolkit rolled out this fall will help schools prepare for a food waste ban that starts in 2030.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Collapse of Maine’s browntail moth population brings a less itchy spring
The forest pest — which causes an itchy rash that can last for weeks — may be entering the bust phase of its boom and bust cycle.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Pressure is on to extend ACA subsidies as premium hikes loom
The enhanced tax credits, first approved in 2021, would expire at the end of the year if Congress fails to act.
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Maine Maple Weekend turns sweet 42
More than 100 farms and sugarhouses around the state will be celebrating this weekend, with free tours, samples, treats, animals and more.
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Maine Audubon seeks volunteers for Annual Loon Count
In an effort to expand its reach, Maine Audubon will introduce Extended Duration Surveys this summer.
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Haggard & Cashed plan Brownfield concert
The country music band is to take the stage Feb. 21 at Stone Mountain Arts.
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Complete our crossword of key central Maine news events from 2024
We’ve pulled the answers from some of our most read stories.