From Augusta: Our citizen Legislature inspires hope for Maine farmers

From Augusta: Our citizen Legislature inspires hope for Maine farmers

In Maine, we follow a pretty simple creed: work hard and be good to your neighbors. All too often these days, even when we work hard, folks in Washington, D.C., seem to forget that commonsense decency and make harmful cuts that leave Mainers behind. To be sure, weeding out waste, fraud and abuse is something […]

Maine looks to offer farmers zero-interest loans amid federal funding cuts

Farmers and supporters from across the state paraded in Augusta on April 16, 2025 to draw attention to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's cuts to programs and grants that provide critical support to Maine's farming community. (Photo by Eesha Pendharkar/ Maine Morning Star)Maine Sen. Stacy Brenner introduced a bill during a public hearing Thursday that would allow the state to better financially support farmers during unexpected events and emer…