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A traditional campfire snack, baked apples are simple to make, require few ingredients and are absolutely…

Stock image | Pexels Scooping out the cold, slimy guts of a jack-o’-lantern is one of those odd tasks that can…

Are backyard chickens OK in the cold? Learn about the birds' natural protections, and what's safe to help keep…

Roberta Bailey of Seven Tree Farm in Vassalboro with white oilseed poppy seeds. She is saving seeds to grow plants…

Native bees could use a little help from humans to keep them healthy. Necessary in the ecosystem for…

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…