Beginning in January, the FDA will require honey bee colonies that need antibiotics to be treated by a veterinarian. How’s that going to work?
Lifestyle
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inSea Change, Source
Climate change makes hurricanes, and predicting them, more challenging, expert says
Kerry Emanuel of MIT suggests a new warning system and policies that account for increases in flooding, among other reforms.
advertisement
Posted inFood, Green plate special, Recipes, Source
Garden herbs that bolt early still have plenty to offer
From flavored oils, to broths, to holiday drinks, there are lots of uses for the stems and flowers.
Posted inSource
Homegrown: Whimsy marks Maine bottle opener
Chris Davis’ creations sport quirky catchphrases like ‘Beer Season.’
Posted inMeet, Source
Hussein Muktar nurtures understanding between cultures
His gift of language helps to build farms, starting with New Roots in Lewiston, a new cooperative owned by Somali immigrants.
Posted inSource
New map depicts Washington County Farmers’ Market Trail
The map intended to spur interest in the markets themselves and the towns they inhabit.
Posted inMaine Gardener, Source
Let your garden grow wild and it’ll surprise you
Landscape designer Larry Weaner tells homeowners to let their gardens evolve, as the terrain would in nature.
Posted inLifestyle, Local & State, News
Great Falls Balloon Festival gives a lift to Lewiston-Auburn charities
About 20 colorful hot air balloons star in the three-day event, which also includes carnival rides and musical acts.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local & State, News
Are Maine State Pier concerts too loud? We checked.
The number of complaints is down from last year, but a Press Herald analysis shows sound levels have been about the same.
Posted inReligion and Values
Burkini-banning mayors call garment incompatible with French values
At least five bans on the body-hiding beachwear prompt discussion of Islam and women’s bodies.