“Hedge Hog Hill? Where in the western mountains of Maine is that? In a landscape made notable for its multiple high peaks at elevations exceeding 4,000′, and dozens of mountains at slightly…
FARMINGTON- As those anxious to begin tapping maple trees are now hanging sapping pails, gardeners are anxious to get back to digging in the warm earth. The Mt. Blue Area Garden Club…
ORONO – University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a six-week session in its agricultural leadership program for Maine teens on Tuesdays, March 15 to April 19 from 3:30 to 5…
By Barbara Skapa When a species is declared “critically” (not just “vulnerable” or “seriously”) endangered by an international consortium you can bet that it is in serious trouble. The Koalas in Australia…
Another shot of the bald eagle pair - amazing to watch their interactions. At one point, there were three mature bald eagles in the air, and the immature feeding on the ice.…
ORONO – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host an eight-session series online for Maine farming, fishing or forestry producers ages 20–35 who are interested in agricultural business training. Webinars are scheduled…
ORONO – Wild blueberries are one of Maine’s most iconic and important native cash crops. New research shows that to help wild blueberries thrive in all sorts of conditions, proper soil moisture…
A gorgeous fox on our back lawn! (Photo by Karen Dalot)…
FARMINGTON – The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners on propagating trees and shrubs in winter months, from 6 –…
WILTON – The Wilton Fish & Game Association’s 8th Annual Michael J. Rowe Memorial Ice Fishing Derby on Wilson Lake is quickly approaching. The event will be held Saturday, Feb. 19, at…