Two riders were taken by ambulance to a hospital and were later released.
agriculture
Persistent drought takes toll on Maine farmers
After a wet spring, farmers hoped for blue summer skies, but also got a drought that caused crop losses and may last through winter.
Despite challenges, Maine’s apple crop looks ‘excellent’
Orchardists say this year’s harvest is providing high-quality fruit despite uneven yields caused by a host of factors. However, there are worries for next year.
Is cash still king at Maine’s agricultural fairs?
More fairs are accepting digital payments, but processing fees and shoddy internet access make some vendors hesitant to change cash-only policies that have served them well for decades.
What do ever-hotter summers mean for Maine’s economy?
As the state charts increasingly warm and longer summers, businesses across all industries are planning for more weather extremes.
Dry year cuts into hay crops, leaving Maine farmers to adapt
Maine farmers and experts say the dry summer is part of a larger cycle that the agriculture industry must be ready for.
Steer escapes Clinton fairgrounds, launching chase
The steer was found Sunday morning at the fairgrounds, having ultimately returned to sleep alongside the steer he teamed with in the pulling competition Saturday.
Save the date for these 16 upcoming Maine fairs
Maine’s agricultural fairs are an annual attraction for thousands looking for fun, food, entertainment and education.
Maine regulators seek bids for renewable energy on PFAS-contaminated land
The Maine Public Utilities Commission said it would only select projects that would lower the cost of electrical generation and distribution for the state’s ratepayers.
How Maine’s U-pick farms are navigating changing needs
Farms are evolving as their customer base shifts toward families that prioritize making memories over gathering large quantities.