Across the state this year, growers are struggling to produce its quintessential crop, with experts projecting losses of 95%.
Jordan Andrews
Jordan began working at the Portland Press Herald in February 2022 covering fisheries and civil litigation. Since starting her journalism career in 2013, she has worked as a staff reporter for Midcoast weeklies The Republican Journal, Camden Herald and Courier Gazette, covering a range of beats, and for The Portland Phoenix, covering education, business and the waterfront. Her articles have also appeared in The Maine Monitor and The Free Press. In 2016, her coverage of Maine State Prison was recognized by The New England First Amendment Coalition. Before writing for newspapers, Jordan worked for the MDI Biological Laboratory engaging students in eelgrass restoration and other projects of the Community Environmental Health Lab, as a marine science educator for Boston Harbor Islands National Park, and on the trail crew at Acadia National Park. She lives in Belfast with her husband, stepdaughters and two cats.
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Heat wave triggers big storms, power outages in Southeast, raises wildfire concerns in Southwest
Meteorologists said dangerous and potentially record-breaking temperatures would continue into midweek over southern Texas and much of the Gulf Coast.
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South Carolina Republican Party sets date for first-in-the-South presidential primary
The move comes as both major parties make moves to solidify their voting calendars ahead of the 2024 nominating process.
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Nearly 100 die as India struggles with a sweltering heat wave
Authorities said most of those who died were older than 60 and had preexisting health conditions, which may have been exacerbated by the intense heat.
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Acclaimed composer Kaija Saariaho dies at age 70 of brain tumor
The announcement of Saariaho’s death was posted by her husband, composer Jean-Baptiste Barrière, son and daughter.
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Turkey’s Erdogan says he could still win presidential election but would accept runoff
The Turkish president said he would respect the nation’s decision if the race went to a runoff vote in two weeks.
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Trump rejects last chance to testify at New York civil trial
The former president has not shown up once during the two-week trial in which writer E. Jean Carroll, who has accused Trump of raping her, testified for several days.
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In Iowa, Pence draws direct contrast with Trump on abortion
The remarks underlined Pence’s ongoing efforts to establish himself as one of the staunchest opponents of abortion rights ahead of a potential presidential run and show some ways he is distinguishing himself from his former boss.
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Billy Waugh, veteran who tracked Carlos the Jackal for CIA, dies at 93
Waugh’s mix of combat valor and covert credentials made him a hallowed figure among military groups and the intelligence community.
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Harry Lorayne, the memory wizard of showbiz, dies at 96
Showman, salesman and author, Lorayne wowed audiences with his prodigious ability at recall.