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National Politics

Feds approve nearly 65K extra H-2B work visas for 2025

Agriculture

Farmers markets across Maine wind down seasonal operations

While some farmers markets in Maine continue into the winter, others are nearing the end of this year's season as final crops are pulled.
National Politics

Department of Homeland Security expands H-2B visas for 2025

These visas help businesses hire seasonal workers in jobs like tourism, landscaping, and seafood processing.
Agriculture

Maine dairy task force discusses ways to keep industry afloat

The task force is asking the state to boost funding for its milk tier program that compensates farmers for high production costs and market volatility.
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This Hope farm has belonged to the same family since 1774

The land Brodis Blueberries farm is on was given to the family by the King of England before Maine was even a state.
Agriculture

Farmers urged to test more often for bird flu by federal health officials

Officials with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say some cases among dairy workers have gone undetected.
Maine's Changing Climate

Ellsworth secures grants to plant over 150 trees in urban areas

The Ellsworth Arbor Commission received over $190,000 in grants to enhance urban areas and combat climate impacts.
Politics

Plan for stricter lobster fishing rules delayed as species shows decline in babies

Maine fishermen, who catch most of the country's lobster, remain opposed to the size increase, a spokesperson for the Maine Lobstermen's Association said.
Community

Open Creamery Day happening Sunday

The Maine Cheese Guild has put on the event for 16 years.
Consumer

What are some ways to get the most out of your grocery shopping budget?

We spoke with a handful of Maine farmers and producers to get a better understanding on the difference in cost between shopping local versus chain stores.
Consumer

Comparing grocery costs: Is shopping local in Maine more budget-friendly?

Farmers and food producers in Maine discuss the benefits and price differences of shopping local versus at chain stores.
Community

Maine has a new giant pumpkin record

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Lopresti!

Carter Center marks one year since passing of Rosalynn Carter with tribute video

NEWS CENTER Maine Weather Forecast

NEWS CENTER Maine Weather Forecast

Tropical Storm Sara weakens to tropical depression after making landfall in Belize

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Feds approve nearly 65K extra H-2B work visas for 2025

Farmers markets across Maine wind down seasonal operations

Department of Homeland Security expands H-2B visas for 2025

Maine dairy task force discusses ways to keep industry afloat

This Hope farm has belonged to the same family since 1774

Farmers urged to test more often for bird flu by federal health officials

Ellsworth secures grants to plant over 150 trees in urban areas

Plan for stricter lobster fishing rules delayed as species shows decline in babies

Open Creamery Day happening Sunday

What are some ways to get the most out of your grocery shopping budget?

Comparing grocery costs: Is shopping local in Maine more budget-friendly?

Maine has a new giant pumpkin record

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