Rep. Chellie Pingree has been chosen as one of six recipients of the 2017 James Beard Foundation Leadership Award.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State, News, Source
Fresh from the farm: Maine takes lead in ‘food sovereignty’ movement
A new law allows cities and towns to regulate local food production regardless of state and federal regulations that would otherwise apply.
Posted inAnimals, News
Study: Cats have been people’s pets for close to 10,000 years
DNA researchers have found that modern felines have some of the genetic signatures of their cat ancestors.
Posted inAnimals, Nation & World, News
Crime-fighting squirrel abandons post for love
The Idaho squirrel named Joey foiled a gun safe burglary but has since left home, his owner says.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Source
Food scientists float an idea to use Maine’s invasive green crabs: Make pastries
Taste testers responded favorably to the savory crab empanadas.
Posted inGreen plate special, Source
Does your yogurt habit make you a heedless environmentalist?
Cut down on plastic and food miles by buying local or making your own.
Posted inGrow, Source
June’s a good time to plant cosmos
They bloom in late summer, producing cheery blooms in the garden or in pots
Posted inMeet, Source
Christina Hassett stewards Little Chebeague Island for the Maine Island Trail Association
During the offseason, the Yarmouth native and UMaine graduate builds boats.
Posted inMaine Gardener, Source
Don’t fret; it’s not too late to plant your garden
You can still plant – and more importantly harvest – vegetables from your garden. Here’s how: