3 years ago
Northern Maine Fair will feature a former NASCAR champ and treehouse for kids
A former NASCAR racing champion and a new treehouse for little lumberjacks are on tap for this year’s Northern Maine Fair.
Agriculture
3 years ago
Janet Mills gets mixed reaction from ag groups over farm bill veto
Gov. Janet Mills’ veto of a bill to give farmworkers minimum wage elicited different reactions from two of Maine’s agricultural powerhouses.
3 years ago
Van Buren launches its 1st farmers market
VAN BUREN — As part of Van Buren’s ongoing revitalization, the town held its first farmers market on July 13, and will continue to do so on alternating Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the summer. The market wouldn’t be possible without the help of residents volunteering their time for the community, Town Manager Luke Dyer said. […]
3 years ago
High school culinary educators tour Aroostook County foods
The University of Maine has brought culinary art instructors from their career tech high schools around the state to see what is happening in agriculture in Aroostook County.
3 years ago
Maine Potato Board to honor longtime industry pioneer
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Maine Potato Board will honor an Aroostook native who has been instrumental in variety development.
3 years ago
City Council addresses livestock requirements
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Presque Isle will require people keeping chickens in city limits to obtain a building permit for a coop.
3 years ago
PI council tackles backyard livestock ordinance
If Presque Isle adopts a non-commercial livestock ordinance, it would likely be the first County municipality to clarify whether people can keep chickens, rabbits or other livestock on their property.
3 years ago
Agriculture education scholarship available
Graduating seniors from Maine high schools who are National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) members and interested in pursuing a career in farming, agriculture or natural resources are invited to apply for a Ronald P. Guerrette FFA Scholarship through the Maine Community Foundation.
3 years ago
Extension sets annual meeting
The Aroostook County Extension Association will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Aroostook Shrine Club on Rt. 1 (390 Houlton Rd.) in Presque Isle.
4 years ago
Ashland tree farm is tops in Maine
This year’s Forestry Field Day, which Maine Woodland Owners co-leads with Maine Tree Farm, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bombadil Tree Farm on Ashland.
