This year’s extreme weather led to a 50% drop in production among Maine’s biggest apple growers and a 30% decline among wild blueberry farmers.
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Rooted in tradition, ripe for adventure: celebrate Maine’s wild blueberry heritage on August 2-3
Experience the magic of the wild blueberry harvest while supporting Maine growers and local food.
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Historical society to host informative and tasty walking tour of Brunswick conservation area
Pejepscot Historical Society invites the public to join local birder Gordon Smith on a natural and cultural history walking tour at 9 a.m. Sunday, July 20. Under Smith’s guidance, participants will explore the Captain William A. Fitzgerald Recreation and Conservation Area, a 66-acre park owned by the Town of Brunswick. It is managed as a […]
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Trump tariffs may roil Maine energy prices and lobster, lumber markets
Canada, which is Maine’s largest trading partner, could be particularly hard hit by a 25% universal tariff, as suggested by the president.
Posted inFood, Vegan Kitchen
Low-alcohol, vegan wines are having a moment
Lower-alcohol wines complement the vegetarian foods that Americans increasingly eat, and suit health concerns of younger generations.
Posted inFood, Recipes
(Mostly) wild blueberries take a walk on the savory side
Explore blueberries’ piquant side with 2 craft products and a recipe.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Home Plates: She tested and tested the recipe until her blueberry pie suited her to a T
The secret of learning to be an excellent cook? ‘Taste, taste and taste again.’
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The Wrap: Blueberry weekend, new Japanese-style brewery, Best of 2024
Also, a call for voters in the city’s Best of 2024 Awards; and Wild Blueberry Weekend returns.
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Union Fair opens with celebrations of agriculture, blueberries
Admission to the Union Fair/Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival in Union is free through Tuesday before the midway opens Wednesday.
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Wyman’s installs 35-acre solar farm to power Down East operations
It’s one of the largest, if not the largest, solar farms in Maine hosted by a business to power its own facilities.