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PublishedNovember 23, 2012
Farmers’ lawsuit against Monsanto heads back to federal court
A lawsuit filed by a nationwide consortium of farmers against the chemical giant Monsanto concerning genetically modified seeds is headed for court again.
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PublishedNovember 23, 2012
Maine farmers, others have court date to refute Monsanto ruling
At issue in the appeal is Monsanto’s right to hold seed patents and farmers’ need to be exempt from lawsuits.
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PublishedNovember 10, 2012
Businesses look forward to boom in same-sex weddings
As soon as election results were announced Tuesday night, businesses throughout Maine began positioning themselves to take advantage of the increased opportunities that will come with the legalization of same-sex marriage.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2012
Kennebunk prostitution case gives Zumba bad name
When Kristin Sutton, a Zumba instructor, got a Halloween party invitation in the mail with the words “Free Zumba Lesson” handwritten in red on the envelope, she assumed the sender was just trying to make sure she would attend.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2012
Healthy eating trend draws students to UMaine’s food science program
Brianna Hughes of New Gloucester wants everyone to eat better, so she’s working with local food companies to help make products that are safer and more nutritious for consumers.
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2012
Locals still like organic produce
Several Mainers said Wednesday that they grow and purchase food because they want to ingest fewer pesticides and they support the more environmentally sensitive practices of organic farming.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2012
Studies reveal raw truths on organic foods
A review of studies finds little increase in nutrient or vitamin content, but some buyers say their goals are to avoid pesticides and help local farmers.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2012
J. Crew uses Maine as backdrop for fall style guide
At the back of the September catalog, a 12-page spread leads with the headline “Maine Attraction.”
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PublishedAugust 20, 2012
Actress Liv Tyler praises Maine manners in NYT Magazine
She tells the Times her summer drives to and from the Pine Tree State allow her to observe the shifting manners along the way.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2012
Maine organic clothing line finalist in online contest
Yarmouth-based Arrowhead is one of 18 finalists chosen from more than 2,500 entries.
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