The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association has unveiled its 2022 Common Ground Country Fair poster. The artwork for the fair’s promotional materials is selected from contest submissions each year. This year’s artwork by Morgan Cameron is titled “Raven with Blackberries.” A common sight on many farms, homesteads and wherever blackberries are found, this artwork […]
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Unity organic farm pulls products after tests reveal high levels of ‘forever chemicals’
Songbird Farm is the first apparent recorded case in the state of a produce farm being tainted by ‘forever chemicals,’ also known as PFAS.
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Despite frigid temps, Maine TradeHers Market holds Christmas tree bonfire
The freezing temperatures didn’t stop residents and vendors from gathering Saturday for local goods and a Christmas tree bonfire.
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Amish vow to rebuild after fire destroys popular Unity general market and bakery
The owner of the store, Caleb Stoll, said there was no insurance on the building because the concept of such coverage runs counter to Amish beliefs.
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Fire destroys popular market run by Amish community in Unity
Heavy smoke seen for miles as firefighters from a number of communities battle blaze at the Community Market and Bakery at 368 Thorndike Road.
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NH university recognizes local dean’s list students
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named several local students to its 2021 fall dean’s list. They include Heather Grant of West Gardiner, Christopher Neumann of Jefferson, Alice Cantrell of Clinton, Lisa Johnson of China, Haley Dionne of Winthrop, Kennedy Glidden of Benton, Jackson Aldrich of Unity and Sasha Hanscom of Skowhegan. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned […]
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JingleFest celebration continues this weekend in Skowhegan
There’s plenty of holiday cheer to go around as seasonal events continue in Skowhegan, Madison, Unity and other towns.
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Unity to host celebration with Festival of Trees, Yuletide Parade of Lights, more
Unity Business Exchange will celebrate its 6th annual Yuletide Celebration with a four-day series of events. The celebration will begin as holiday spirit fills the room at the Star In The West Lodge #85 Masonic Lodge with its first Yuletide Festival of Trees from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 2-4, and […]
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Organic farmers group seeks help for Maine dairy farmers from company that cut ties to them
Maine’s largest organic food organization is asking international food company Danone to reverse its decision to cancel contracts with 89 organic dairy producers, including 14 in Maine.
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Association to host ‘Farmer to Farmer Conference’ Nov. 1-7
The event will include virtual sessions and in-person farm tours.