AUGUSTA Report details contribution of Maine’s organic farms The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association released a report during the Maine Agricultural Trades Show called “Maine’s Organic Farms – An Impact Report” that quantifies the sector’s contribution to the Maine economy. According to the report, organic producers in Maine generate $36.6 million in yearly sales, […]
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Society Notebook: Photo Finish
Arthur Fink celebrates the readying of his exhibition of dance photos with a gala opening complete with improvisational movement pieces by Karen Montanaro.
Et cetera: Now hear this
On Sunday, radio pros share the tricks of the trade at a free daylong conference, followed by an Audio Slam – and a cash prize for the winner.
Natural Foodie: Grow in every way but girth with Vegan Kickstart diet
Up until last year, Don Loprieno of Bristol was what could be called an eyes-wide-open meat eater. “Like everyone else, I knew where meat comes from,” Loprieno said. “But I was always uncomfortable about eating meat. It was hard for me to reconcile liking animals and eating them.” Then he heard about a program called […]
Society Notebook: Toast of the town
A crowd of close to 5,000 gathers to wish Gov. Paul LePage well at a cocktail party inaugural reception in Augusta.
Organic farmers push for larger role
The association criticizes a state agency for not including it in trade show sustainability workshops.
Whatever your goal, there’s a mixer to match
With the new year here, we’re all doing our best to stick to those resolutions. This means that (at least for January), we’ll be eating more vegetables, hitting the gym more frequently and drinking less booze. But what to do if you resolved to grow your business or meet new people? The answer is easy: […]
Natural Foodie: Two Portlanders chronicle their year of eating locally
In foodie culture, eating local is all the rage. But few go as far as Luke Fuller and Cassi Madison. The recently engaged couple reached their one-year anniversary this week of eating a diet made up almost exclusively of Maine food. “It’s been a long year,” Fuller said from the couple’s cozy apartment kitchen in […]
A vein endeavor
Publicity during the slow holiday period gets the blood flowing for the Red Cross
Et cetera: College Week
Catch some air, some music and some fun with ski packages at Maine resorts.