2 weeks ago

Maine’s fall foliage is popping up early this year

Some trees are displaying bright fall colors early in Maine this year, which may mean an extended fall foliage season.

3 weeks ago

State officials hold forum in Fort Kent to discuss moose related accidents, possible solutions

State officials from the Maine Department of Transportation and Maine Department of Inland Wildlife and Fisheries were invited to speak at a forum here Thursday night by state Sen. Troy Jackson, after the lawmaker received several phone calls from “emotional people” regarding an uptick in moose accidents in the area.

3 weeks ago

Shortage of farmhands causes some farmers to lose crops

Late August is harvest crunch time for many Maine farmers, including Jim Buckle of Buckle Farm in Unity.

3 weeks ago

If a tornado blows through the Maine woods but no one’s there to see it, did it really happen?

A hard-hitting thunderstorm blew through the woods and lakes north of Moosehead Lake yesterday, churning the air at speeds that reached nearly 70 mph and indicating to the National Weather Service that Maine may have seen its first tornado of the year.

3 weeks ago

State issues emergency bear-trapping rule to protect Canada lynx

On Wednesday, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife issued an emergency rule that further delineated legal practices by the state’s bear hunters. The impetus for that decision: Wildlife officials had become aware of a device they are concerned could harm federally protected Canada lynx.

3 weeks ago

DEP introduces new environmental curricula for Maine students

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has recently launched a new Environmental Education webpage on the agency’s website.

3 weeks ago

Toys for Tots seeks sponsors for concert

The Meo Bosse Detachment Marine Corps League Toys for Tots is already gearing up for their annual Christmas toy drive in Aroostook County, and organizers want to bring a country music singer to the area for a fundraising concert.

3 weeks ago

Canada stunned and worried about Trump trade threats

It started with President Donald Trump’s attacks on Canadian dairy farmers. Then Washington slapped tariffs on Canadian steel, citing national security.

3 weeks ago

Maine Potato Board seeks Young Farmer nominations

The Maine Potato Board is looking for nominations for the 2019 Young Farmer of the Year award.

4 weeks ago

Farmer’s Almanac predicts a whopper of a winter

The 2019 Farmer’s Almanac was published Monday, and with it comes a hotly (or coldly, as the case may be) anticipated bit of meteorological prognosticating: the Almanac’s yearly winter predictions.

4 weeks ago

Spokesman: LePage released from Bangor hospital after weekend health episode

Gov. Paul LePage was back in the Blaine House and resting Monday after a weekend health episode that led to him being taken back to Maine from a family trip to New Brunswick, according to a spokesman.

4 weeks ago

Maine’s top court backs ruling that LePage must send Medicaid expansion plan to feds

Maine’s high court ruled on Thursday that Gov. Paul LePage’s administration must follow an earlier court order to submit a Medicaid expansion plan to the federal government, even as the justices sent significant constitutional questions about implementation back to a lower court.

4 weeks ago

County Game Warden to oversee Sidney division

The Maine Warden Service has promoted a 25-year-veteran of the service to the position of Lieutenant

1 month ago

Maine hemp growers have high hopes for new farm bill

Erica Haywood has high hopes for the proposed 2018 farm bill when it comes to industrial hemp production in Maine.

1 month ago

Lawmakers to host Fort Kent forum on uptick in moose-related accidents

Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson of Allagash, Rep. John Martin, D-Eagle Lake, and Rep. Danny Martin, D-Sinclair, will hold a public forum on Thursday, Aug. 30, regarding the rising number of moose-related accidents in Aroostook County.

1 month ago

State loosens restrictions of teen workers

State labor officials announced Monday it has revised its rules governing minors in the workplace, largely loosening restrictions on teenage workers except those hoping to work with medicinal marijuana.

1 month ago

Voters can now request absentee ballots from state

The Online Absentee Ballot Request Service is now available for the Nov. 6, 2018 General and Referendum Election, Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap notified voters recently.

1 month ago

Collins pushes amendment to preserve paper drug info

An amendment authored by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, to continue to preserve prescription paper inserts and protect rural Americans was included in the fiscal year (FY) 2019 Appropriations Minibus.