maine department of agriculture Archives

State continues testing farmland in Fairfield as another resident told to stop using well water

by Molly Shelly November 15, 2020November 16, 2020

“My right to clean water has been taken away from me and I didn’t have anything to do with it,” Judy Poulin, 77, of Fairfield said. In October, Poulin was told to stop using the water from her well after it was shown to have high levels of toxic chemicals.

Local & State, News

‘Severely invasive’ grass found in York County

by Gillian Graham October 9, 2020October 9, 2020

Japanese Stiltgrass, which can prevent native plants from growing, was found at a nursery in York County, according to state officials.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: Integrated pest management uses science to protect crops, lands

by Lauchlin Titus and Dave D'Andrea July 25, 2020July 26, 2020

Invasives can be managed in a way that benefits Maine’s environment and saves forests, gardens and green spaces for future generations.

Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Pick-your-own strawberry farms in China, Athens draw early risers

by Molly Shelly July 2, 2020July 3, 2020

A lack of rain that followed late-spring frosts worried farmers, but pickers are turning out early and often to gather strawberries while observing public health recommendations related to COVID-19.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Maine is left on its own as hunger rises

by The Editorial Board May 29, 2020May 29, 2020

The state was left out of a federal program created to put fresh, healthy food into the hands of struggling Americans.

Local & State, News

Forget ‘murder hornets,’ Maine officials warn itch-inducing caterpillars are coming back

by Kathleen O'Brien and Hannah LaClaire May 7, 2020May 8, 2020

Maine Department of Health and Human Services officials are urging the public to take precautions against browntail moth caterpillars, which are covered in toxic hairs that release into the air and can cause a skin reaction like poison ivy and trouble breathing if inhaled.