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Local News
Controlled burn in Scarborough benefits land, firefighters
Agriculture
Maine AG alleges Monsanto knew about serious dangers of chemicals it sold
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey has opened a lawsuit against the biotech and agricultural giant, alleging they knew about the danger of PCB chemicals it sold.
Maine Politics
Maine AG sues Monsanto, alleging company knew dangers of toxic chemical it sold
Polychlorinated biphenyls, known as PCBs, were used in a number of products for about 40 years before they were discontinued for most uses in the late 1970s.
Aroostook County
Aroostook County leaders trying to reverse population decline
Aroostook County has lost around 6.6% of its population in the last 10 years and close to 10% over the last 20 years.
Aroostook County
Efforts underway to reverse population drop in Aroostook County
There's a movement taking place to try to make it so that people aren't just visiting the area but instead choosing to stay.
Environment
Maine farm gets USDA funding for new solar power system
Moorit Hill Farm in Troy is among several locations in 44 states receiving similar funding announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Works For Me
Workshops offered for women curious about construction or forestry careers
New Ventures Maine is holding online workshops with a goal of providing information on low- or no-cost training programs and career opportunities across the state.
Severe Weather
USDA approves emergency aid for Maine forests, trees damaged by winter storms
The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved the assistance to help address damage to forests in all 16 counties caused by storms in December and January.
Small Business
Smiling Hill Farm owners, community members announce opposition to Gorham connector project
The farm's owners, local residents, and representatives of the Sebago Chapter of Trout Unlimited gather Monday to announce their opposition to the plan.
Climate Science
Why climate change is making food more expensive
Farmers across the country face challenges of extreme temperature swings, floods, and droughts driven by climate change, causing a ripple effect on food prices.
Agriculture
Maine farms are small in number but have big impact on state economy
The findings were released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2022 Census.
Agriculture
Gov. Mills introduces new legislation to raise minimum wage for farmworkers
The governor’s legislation would require agricultural workers to be paid at least $14.15 an hour — the same requirement for other Maine jobs.
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