A Maine homesteader had no idea how to butcher 45 chickens, so she turned to social media
Kelly Russell wasn’t going to let her inexperience butchering chickens stop her from processing the 45 Cornish cross chickens she raised.
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Found as an important ingredient in many cuisines, garlic is an easy-to-grow crop that is increasingly popular in Maine.
Maine needs nearly 6 inches of rain in the next month to end its drought
Sudden bursts and downpours unfortunately aren’t enough to mitigate drought conditions throughout the state.
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A Corinna farm is stepping up to save dozens of 4-H kids from a financial blow
The hiatus of livestock events at the Bangor State Fair has forced Corinna Caron to host a steer and lamb show followed by an auction.
New report is 1st to say that people with longtime PFAS exposure should be tested
The report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine said the tests should be offered by medical providers to patients who live or work in areas that are known to be contaminated.
9 questions you should ask before buying a house in Maine
Here are a few essential questions you should ask before you buy a house in Maine.
6 easy ways to ditch plastic in your garden
If you are looking to reduce plastic use in your garden, there are a few simple ways you can do so.
How to protect your livestock and plants from Maine’s severe weather
A storm continuing even normal size hail can decimate a flock of chickens or turkeys if they have no place to take shelter.
Maine farm once overrun by monarchs is tragic proof of the butterfly’s decline
Declines in the monarch butterfly population are due to environmental conditions in the its wintering grounds in Mexico.
Try these home remedies if you get stung this summer
Next time you suffer a wasp sting, try one of these natural solutions to help soothe the pain.
You should let this creepy bug live in your house
It’s fuzzy, striped and has 30 legs, but don’t kill it.
Follow these rules when collecting seashells at the beach
There’s a safe way to collect seashells when you go to Maine beaches this summer.
4 cheap and easy ways to make your own air conditioner
If you missed the opportunity to get an air conditioner this summer, there’s a couple easy DIY ways to keep cool.
We investigated whether peeing on your garden will keep pests away
“When you live in the country, why not [pee] where you want?,” Kathy Flint said. “Animals do it, why not us?”
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