Gorham turns 261 Gorham celebrates its birthday on Oct. 30, according to “McLellan’s History of Gorham,” when it was was officially incorporated as a town in 1764. It was previously considered a plantation. Gorham was a land grant named Narragansett No. 7 awarded to 120 soldiers and/or their heirs for military service during the King […]
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Maine’s tomato season is ending. Here’s how to preserve the harvest the Italian way
Is it the wintertime stash of home-canned tomatoes that appeals? Or the traditions surrounding the process of preservation?
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For these Mainers, locally produced food makes all the difference
Cooking a meal from 100% Maine-made ingredients is much easier now than when Rosemont Market & Bakery launched 20 years ago.
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Where community grows: Home is where your local farmers market is
There’s something special about the way the morning feels at the Brunswick farmers market. Maybe it’s the scent of basil mixing with mouthwatering smells coming from Taco the Town. Maybe it’s the way toddlers zig-zag between tables of sunflowers and early apples, giggling and playing while their parents chat with neighbors. Maybe it’s getting to talk […]
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At Lewiston Farmers’ Market, federal budget cuts raise fears, uncertainty
Congress has passed deep cuts to food assistance and other programs that support farmers, adding uncertainty to an already uncertain industry.
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Maine farmers’ markets host events to celebrate National Farmers’ Market Week
Beginning on Sunday, markets will offer pop-up events, picnics and more highlighting fresh, local food and the Maine Harvest Bucks program.
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Gray Village Farmers Market kicks off season
Gray’s small but passionate farmers market, which began in 2020, is open until October.
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Music in the Park returns to Biddeford this summer
The weekly event in July will be joined by a new farmers and makers market in Mechanics Park.
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Maine has a thriving industry of home bakers
The state has fewer restrictions than most others on selling foods made at home.
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It’s farmers market season in Maine. Here’s what to expect
In central and southern Maine, farmers markets are starting to supply early crops and gather excitement about extending the growing season.