Lessons of the land and access today and tomorrow

State investigates pesticide use next to midcoast high school

A complaint from a Thorndike resident about a strong pesticide odor near Mount View High School has resulted in a state investigation that found no evidence of illegal pesticide use, but did uncover record-keeping and equipment compliance violations at a large corn field across from the school that could lead to enforcement action by the Maine […]

How an alien shellfish with a strange taste found a home in midcoast Maine

These oysters that "taste like a penny" have been a prized food in Europe for centuries.

Owner of Maine assisted living homes faces nearly $1M in liens and lawsuits over debts

Public records show a pattern of liens against Magnolia Assisted Living's properties in Maine in the last several years.

Aroostook's biggest celebration of the potato industry starts next week

The 79th annual Maine Potato Blossom Festival kicks off on July 11 to celebrate the region’s rich agricultural history.

Letter: Like Ben Franklin, we must advocate for taxing oligarchs

"I believe the moment has come, like in Franklin's time, to require the oligarchs to pay their fair share of taxes to support the general welfare of our country."