Agroforestry, an age-old concept, could provide a path to Maine’s future. Part of the regenerative agriculture movement, it involves an integrated approach to cultivating trees with crops and – sometimes – livestock. These diversified farm systems nourish soil health and wildlife while offering more resilience in a warming world locking up atmospheric carbon, absorbing floodwaters, and sheltering crops and animals from high winds and extreme heat.
“Diversity is really key to sustainability for small farms and the ecology of farms,” said vegetable farmer Max Boudreau of Winslow Farm in Falmouth. He sees many landowners and homesteaders “putting these principles into practice,” but said agroforestry is still “a foreign concept” in farm service agencies.
Lima Municipal Court records
Jan. 21
Michael E. Campbell, 47, of 106 N Roberts, Lima, found guilty of no OL. Sentence: 180 days jail. 152 days suspended. $250 fine; found guilty of physical control. Sentence: 180 days jail. 152 days suspended. $750 fine.
Lisa Gossman, 49, of 801 Lima Ave, Delphos, pleaded no contest and found guilty of use/poss/sale/drug para. Sentence: 30 days jail. 30 days suspended. $250 fine.
Freddie A. Hardin Jr., 50, of 683 Coventry Grn, Saint Marys, found guilty of assault. Sentence: 180 days jail. 170 days suspended. $250 fine.
Melissa R. Jones, 43, of 209 W North St, Elida, found guilty of criminal damaging/endangering. Sentence: 60 days jail. 38 days suspended. $200 fine; found guilty of criminal damaging/endangering. Sentence: 30 days jail. 26 days suspended. $250 fine; found guilty of criminal trespass. Sentence: 30 days jail. 29 days suspended. $100 fine.
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Four people have been charged following a drug bust at a North Bay residence Tuesday.
A statement from the North Bay Police Service says a female and three males have been charged following an investigation into the illegal distribution of drugs in the city.
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The investigation led to the execution of a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence in the 1000 block of Clarence Street Tuesday evening.
Police say a search of the residence uncovered approximately 29.6 grams of suspected fentanyl, approximately 41.3 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine, two Percocet, $1,215 in Canadian currency, a black replica revolver, a digital scale and four shotgun shells.