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Published
January 26, 2022

Unity organic farm pulls products after tests reveal high levels of ‘forever chemicals’

Songbird Farm is the first apparent recorded case in the state of a produce farm being tainted by 'forever chemicals,' also known as PFAS.
Published
January 22, 2022

Farmers markets are open. Here’s a list of some to visit around central and western Maine.

A sure sign spring (and summer) is the reopening of outdoor farmers markets across the state.
Published
January 21, 2022

Amish vow to rebuild after fire destroys popular Unity general market and bakery

The owner of the store, Caleb Stoll, said there was no insurance on the building because the concept of such coverage runs counter to Amish beliefs.
Published
January 20, 2022

Fire destroys popular market run by Amish community in Unity

Heavy smoke seen for miles as firefighters from a number of communities battle blaze at the Community Market and Bakery at 368 Thorndike Road.
Published
October 27, 2021

Organic farmers group seeks help for Maine dairy farmers from company that cut ties to them

Maine's largest organic food organization is asking international food company Danone to reverse its decision to cancel contracts with 89 organic dairy producers, including 14 in Maine.

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Published
October 17, 2021

Central Maine hard cider producers rise to meet demand as industry gains following

Several cider makers have popped up around central Maine in recent years, offering a drink that differs from the sweet ciders large manufacturers provide.
Published
September 25, 2021

Passport tour held in lieu of annual Common Ground Country Fair

A group of business owners in the Unity area organized a passport tour during what would typically be Common Ground Country Fair weekend, which was canceled this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Published
September 3, 2021

As Common Ground Country Fair cancels, organizers of other upcoming fairs consider changes amid COVID surge

After taking hiatuses last year, Oosoola Days, Farmington Fair, Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair and the New Portland Lions Fair all said that they plan to move forward with in-person events this month.
Published
September 1, 2021

Organizers cancel in-person Common Ground Country Fair, citing COVID surge

The decision to not hold an in-person festival came just weeks before it was set to return after not being held last year because of the pandemic.
Published
June 13, 2021

Maine tries to shift the cost of recycling onto companies instead of taxpayers

With mountains of boxes and bubble wrap from online pandemic shopping now going in the trash, Maine is trying to enact what is known as an extended producer responsibility program.