It’s peak time to start slurping from Maine’s abundant oyster farms

Oct. 22—We're into the "R months," the stretch from September to April when oysters are at their culinary peak. In Maine, half-shell fans and lovers of local seafood have more cause for excitement each year as oyster farms continue to proliferate along the state's coast. Maine has more than 150 licensed oyster farms stretching from Kittery to Beals in Washington County. According to the state …