Livestock will return to the Bangor State Fair this summer

The 4-H livestock shows, auctions and exhibits will be housed in the Cross Insurance Center after a three-year absence from…

April 14, 2023 11:30 am

4 ways to build a raised bed for gardening

All you need is a little bit of yard space to make your own raised garden bed.

April 9, 2023 11:35 am

How to prevent birds from crashing into your windows

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates between 388 million and 988 million birds die each year after flying into…

April 5, 2023 9:07 am

Beekeepers train actors for new Penobscot Theatre play

“Queen” takes a look at the very real environmental crisis from a disease of unknown origin that’s killing bees around…

April 3, 2023 9:17 am

Here are the seeds you should start indoors in Maine

Gardening season in Maine won’t begin for a month or so, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start preparing for…

April 2, 2023 9:25 am

7 tips for fixing your winter-ravaged, ripped up and gravel-filled lawn

Regardless of whether you rake the gravel off your lawn or hire someone else to, here are a few tips…

March 27, 2023 9:30 am

How to survive mud season in Maine

The amounts of silt and clay in Maine's topsoil creates the perfect conditions for 'mud season' to form during the…

March 24, 2023 9:52 am

Raccoons are the most common source of human exposure to rabies in Maine

Rabies is endemic in Maine's raccoon population, and with more than 120,000 of the critters in the state, they often…

March 23, 2023 9:55 am

Add days to your growing season with cold frames

Cold frames are fairly simple to make and can increase your growing season by one to three months.

March 21, 2023 10:04 am

Another deadly tick-borne disease is now endemic in Maine

Cases of babesiosis -- a disease carried and transmitted by deer ticks that can cause fever and chills -- have…

March 18, 2023 10:08 am

Vegetarian recipes for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration

Irish cuisine isn't typically welcoming to vegetarians, but with these recipes, you can still enjoy a hearty feast.

March 16, 2023 10:17 am

This common household item could rid your houseplants of pests

Turns out, what’s good for your wounds may also be good for your plants.

March 16, 2023 10:13 am