USDA
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PublishedJune 26, 2020
Commentary: Federal COVID response a missed opportunity to help Maine fishermen
With real economic relief and a carefully developed support structure, the seafood industry can feed Americans and jump-start its next stage.
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PublishedJune 23, 2020
Commentary: Federal COVID-19 relief package for logging, trucking companies deserves support
Maine’s trade association led early efforts to seek what would be the first direct aid to loggers and forest truckers of the pandemic.
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PublishedMay 29, 2020
Our View: Maine is left on its own as hunger increases
The state is left out of a federal program created to put fresh, healthy food into the hands of struggling Americans.
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PublishedMay 13, 2020
Rep. Pingree: Pandemic offers opportunity for food system reform
Let's expand the market for local farms and food producers and treat those who grow, sell and serve our food as essential.
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PublishedApril 26, 2020
Maine Voices: COVID crisis requires new thinking on school lunch programs
Since kids can't access nutritious meals at their school's cafeteria, new networks have had to organize.
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PublishedApril 22, 2020
Our View: Maine’s smaller food producers need access to aid
The USDA should make sure its recently announced program reaches everyone who needs it.
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PublishedApril 14, 2020
Outfoxed: Why Bath failed to capture any of species behind rabies attacks
A USDA wildlife biologist said box traps aren’t the most efficient way to catch foxes, but they were chosen because it would prevent injuries to pets.
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PublishedApril 14, 2020
Janet Mills seeks to help Maine’s struggling hunger relief charities
Maine's governor calls for more federal help to secure more food and give priority access to emergency food providers.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2020
Bath residents call for rabies vaccine baits over traps
Peter Owen, Bath's city manager, said a vaccine baiting program was reviewed, but not considered a viable option by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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PublishedFebruary 26, 2020
Public to sound off on rabies, trapping plans in Bath
A forum is set for 5 p.m. March 5 in the Fisher Mitchell School cafeteria.
