It’s easy to view bees and mosquitoes as pests. But ahead of Wild Blueberry Weekend, it’s worth learning about the powerful role they can play in our ecosystems.
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Hot and wet weather not expected to dampen blueberry yields
Maine’s wild blueberry growers expect a good season despite early season challenges.
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Heavy June rains dampen outlook for Maine’s harvest later this year
The unusually wet start to the summer has affected crop production in many ways, including potentially endangering Maine farmland.
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Maine blueberries vs. a fruit fly: Sen. Collins files bill to help
Maine’s Republican senator is introducing legislation that calls on the federal government to step up research and prevention efforts for a pest that could jeopardize the state’s wild blueberry crop.
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Maine Voices: The transportive power of Chebeague Island blueberry jam
Just one spoonful delivers me right back to summers spent talking, picking blueberries, talking, eating blueberries, talking … and picking some more.
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Maine Gardener: A new tactic being considered to combat the spotted wing drosophila
The pest destroys as much as 30 percent of Maine’s blueberry crop annually.
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Keeping it wild for Wild Blueberry Weekend in Maine
Dresden organic blueberry farm hosts visitors, bees.
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The Wrap: Portland chef heads to New Orleans to compete in Great American Seafood Cook-Off
Also, Bread & Friends to start work on new Fore Street bakery and cafe, Crispy Gai throws brunch party with a star NOLA chef, and stew from Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association hits Hannaford supermarkets.
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The Wrap: Maine food companies win Golden Fork Awards, new restaurant-brewery opens in Wells
Plus, the West End welcomes a new Asian takeout restaurant, and Wild Blueberry Weekend returns this summer.
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Maine’s wild blueberry crop rebounded last year and is poised for another bountiful season
And the dwindling supply caused by the previous poor seasons drove up the price.