Maine farmers and experts say the dry summer is part of a larger cycle that the agriculture industry must be ready for.
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Hankering for Maine apples? Check out our sampling of orchards to pick your own.
Apple picking season is here, and orchards statewide grow many varieties.
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Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Offensive linemen are Maine high school football’s unsung but essential heroes
Large school or small, to be successful teams need players willing to sacrifice individual glory for a gritty, demanding job that receives little acclaim.
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How to get local food through Community Supported Agriculture
When it comes to buying local food and helping give farmers more revenue security, Community Supported Agriculture programs are one of the best ways to do that.
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For Maine farmers, CSAs bring more certainty to an unforgiving industry
Many farmers have embraced community supported agriculture as a way to stabilize income and promote the benefits of local agriculture.
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Maine high school golfers try to stay mentally sharp as new season opens
Players and coaches around the state stress the importance of mental strength and moving on from miscues.
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What to watch for at the 52nd Oxford 250
From a new champion being crowned to questions about the weather, there’s plenty of drama surrounding the annual race.
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Thrill of competing, reaching top of Oxford 250 mountain keeps veteran drivers coming back
Longtime racers want to win the 250 — some again, others for the first time — but also look forward to testing their driving against younger foes at Oxford Plains Speedway.
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Watch drivers discuss the Oxford 250 at media day
Mike Rowe, Kate Re and Eddie MacDonald talk about the upcoming race.
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How cheap weed from ‘gray market’ growers ends up on Maine dispensary shelves
Law enforcement experts say cheap, sometimes tainted weed grown by Chinese criminal groups is getting into the state’s medical market. Business owners say it’s cratering market rates and pushing reputable growers out of the industry.