The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Angus King, would give certain rural property owners two grants of up to $100,000 each to build rental housing.
Maine agriculture
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Things to Do
Make the most of Maine’s fair season before it winds down
Fairs in Farmington, Cumberland, Unity and Fryeburg give you lots of choices for things to do. You might even try visiting two in one day.
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Photos: Farmington Fair opens to great weather, with much to see and do
The 183rd edition of Farmington Fair opened Sunday.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
The lost pears of Maine
‘It is a pretty exciting time for pears.’ Heirloom pears, both European and Maine varieties, are beginning to get attention in Maine.
Posted inBusiness
Franklin County apple producers see some issues, but apples are there to pick
Orchards in Farmington and New Sharon are open for picking.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Windsor Fair brings 3 generations of poultry showing and new events
The 10-day long fair runs through Sept. 2 and offers different events each day.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
US agriculture chief announces $1.9 million loan to build a solar project in West Gardiner
Small businesses, including farms, will receive federal money to install rooftop and ground-mounted solar projects, low-energy lighting, heat pump systems and help to advance clean energy projects.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Farms in central and western Maine at or near peak for summer growing season
This summer has been much better than 2023 for crop yields in most places, but heat and humidity are taking a toll for some.
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L. Herbert ‘Bussie’ York of Farmington is remembered as ‘icon’ and community leader
Family, friends, colleagues and officials pay tribute to longtime farmer.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Watch: After a record-breaking day for the Monmouth Fair, a gloomy Saturday brings out the women for Woodsman’s Day
In a record-breaking year for the Monmouth Fair, about seven women turned out to compete in Saturday’s Woodsman’s Day events.