Farmland matchmakers / Bee decline / Maine’s ‘real life Mayberry’

The latest on the coronavirus in Maine

Another Mainer has died and 428 more COVID-19 cases were reported across the state on Saturday, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. That brings the statewide death toll to 2,336. Check out our tracker for more information.

More than half of Maine’s COVID-19 deaths since the start of 2021 could have been prevented by broader uptake of vaccines and boosters, a new study found.

How Maine Democrats plan to fight ‘terrible headwinds’ in 2022

The state’s races for governor, the 2nd Congressional District and the Legislature are all expected to be among the most competitive in the country.

UMaine used #MeToo outrage to fire professor it didn’t like, report says

The arbitrator’s report sheds new light on how a series of UMaine investigations into Tony Brinkley’s conduct played out.

Maine’s small ‘real-life Mayberry’ attracts huge influx of out-of-state residents

With many attracted to its rural nature and scenery, 3 out of 10 residents of Hanover moved from another state between 2019 and 2020.

Ellsworth plans for future growth as population booms and retail development slows

As retail development in Ellsworth has slowed since the early 2000s, the city has still continued to attract residents who are looking for affordable housing and liveability.

Tiny home company with 2-year waitlist is expanding in Houlton

With a statewide housing crunch forcing more people to seek out alternative options, many customers appear to be willing to wait for a tiny home.

Wannabe Maine farm buyers are turning to a matchmaking service to find their dream land

If it’s a farm tugging at your heartstrings, the ideal match may well be on Maine FarmLink, the Match.com of the Maine agricultural community.

Maine researcher wants to know if bigger is better when it comes to clam reproduction

The findings could justify taking another look at statewide conservation measures to preserve the dwindling number of clams.

Janet Mills tells Maine Democrats ‘we won’t go back’ entering race with Paul LePage

“I don’t know what he was thinking about, but it wasn’t Maine people,” Mills said, referring to former Gov. Paul LePage, her 2022 opponent. “We won’t go back.”

Beekeepers in Aroostook lost half of their hives last winter

Pollinating Maine’s wild blueberry crop takes more than 45,000 hives containing 1.4 billion bees — but many hives are struggling.

Midcoast restaurant in 200-year-old farmhouse embraces ‘eclectic’ interior for unique dining experience

The new owners of the 200-year-old colonial-style farmhouse on Route 52 are hoping to center locally sourced ingredients on its menu.

Husson baseball player goes from sitting on the bench to becoming tourney MVP

Austin Snow finished Husson’s 3-0 tournament run batting .357 at the plate with a home run, seven RBIs and four runs scored while batting leadoff.

In other Maine news …

Pedestrian seriously injured by dump truck on Main Street in Bangor

The 9 oldest buildings still standing in Bangor

Bobcat killing a mink caught on a Maine trail cam

Portland middle schoolers walk out of class to protest racism at their school

Bangor mom who gave Narcan to overdosing 2-year-old is arrested

Driver crashes into Hero’s Pizza in Skowhegan after falling asleep at wheel

USM faculty senate casts vote of no confidence in university system chancellor

Downeaster train hits SUV in Portland

2 seriously injured in Down East motorcycle crash