Rural

Every year in the early weeks of fall, potato farmers race to dig up their fields before the first frosts hit. Since at least the 1940s, students get a break from school to help out during the busy season.

According to a recent survey from the University of Maine, around half of farmers and fisherman in Maine say they struggle to access health care due to costs and availability in rural areas.

The proposed budget would resolve a deficit in the MaineCare program. If it doesn't get enough votes to go into effect immediately, the state will reduce MaineCare payments by 30%.

Despite widespread resistance, Washington, Mo., became the latest community to flip its stance on mask wearing. The change came when the deaths hit close to home.

Maine Public TV Air Times: Thur., January 28 at 10:00 pm Sat., January 30 at 2:00 pmAn illustration of the rural Northeast in an era unlike any other in…

This is a rebroadcast of an earlier show (original air date December 18, 2019); no calls will be taken.Maine’s primarily rural population is served by…

Due to Maine Public Radio's coverage of the impeachment vote, Maine Calling will be live-streamed at 1 pm on mainecalling.org and Facebook.Maine’s…

The 30th Annual Open Farm Day takes place on July 28, and more than 130 farms are participating. Our panel discusses statewide farming and agricultural…

What’s being done in Maine to help those in rural areas get access to transportation? Maine’s rural population is spread out, and public transportation…

How can the arts contribute to rural community development in Maine? Some of our state's smallest and most isolated towns have found that promoting arts…