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Bean hole beans are a Maine tradition. Bean hole beans are the traditional food of Maine’s lumber camps and are…

Early September is a great time to stock up on locally grown produce. With ripe tomatoes and early season…

Workers remove cedar shingles, coated with lead-based paint from Jon and Briar Fishman’s camp in Northport, Maine,…

When it comes to the health of backyard chickens, cleanliness is key for human and animal safety, according to…

Walking into whichever store you purchase your body wash products from is no doubt overwhelming. There are…

Mary Margaret Ripley chops carrots in preparation to ferment them in jars with ginger, curry powder and brine at…

Is it edible? What you need to know about mushroom foraging and mushroom identification from a former plant…

When the air turns and the leaves fall, being nestled next to the window with a book and a blanket is where folks…

Perhaps your home is free of unwanted critters, including rats, mice, squirrels and bats, but is your yard equally…

There’s a lot more to composting than simply throwing your kitchen scraps into a bin and reaping the benefits of a…

Looking for a more natural way to have warm showers? A compost-heated shower uses the natural heat to warm water…