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Farmers Face The Threat of Late Blight

As if the wet weather weren't causing enough problems for farmers, there's a new and potentially more devastating threat on the horizon. It's called "Late Blight" and it's a disease that is easily spread and very deadly for tomatos and especially potatos. It's also the disease that led to the great Irish potato famine. Conditions are perfect for late blight to thrive this growing season and the disease has gained a foothold, in part, because of infected seedlings were sold at retail stores around the northeast.


 
Mainers Getting Fatter, Study Finds
Complaints About Emergency Dispatch In Kennebec County Prompt Investigation
Some Schools Boards Look For Cheaper Laptop Solutions
Latino Social Services Organization Files Discrimination Suit Against Town of Milbridge
Dozens Rally for Support of Public Health Care Option
Racino Prospers But Doubt Remains Over Harness Racing
Retired Truck Driver Kayaks 740 Miles To Fort Kent
Biddeford Residents Struggle to Come to Grips With Slaying of Two Brothers

Television Highlights
GrowSmart Maine

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks on the television stations of MPBN Saturday, February 14 at 6:30 pm and Sunday February 15 at 5 pm on MPBN TV.

Sarturday, July 4 at 6:30 pm

Sunday, July 5 at 5:00 pm

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks examines one of the state's most influential non-profit agencies, GrowSmart Maine. The organization is at a crossroads with a change in leadership amid financial challenges.  The Maine Watch team looks at the group's accomplishments and where it's headed.

Independence Day Special

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Saturday, July 4 at 8:00 pm

A Capitol Fourth is the biggest and brightest birthday party in the country, featuring, for the first time ever, Barry Manilow, who will perform with the National Symphony Orchestra and the Choral Arts Society of Washington among others.

Radio Highlights
35 Years of Lake Wobegon

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Saturday, July 4 at 6:00 pm
Sunday, July 5 at Noon

A Prairie Home Companion shares its creation day with Independence Day.  While America turns a ripe old 233 years old. The fictional denizens of Lake Wobegon have been with us for a mere 35 years. Celebrate both happy occasions with Garrison and company.

Restoring America’s Reputation

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Monday, July 6 at 1:00 pm

The Commonwealth Club of California features Madeleine Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State; and author of Memo to the President. She talks about the Obama administration’s multitude of foreign policy concerns.

Taj Mahal Trio, live in Waterville!

Taj Mahal Trio, recorded live at the Waterville Opera House on June 17, 2009

Recorded live at the Waterville Opera House
Fresh off an appearance on "The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien," Taj Mahal performed live to a packed Waterville Opera House on Wednesday. MPBN recorded the whole show and we're happy to share with you here FREE for 30 days, until July 17th.
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