Supply problems in West Africa, the commodities market and uncertain tariffs have forced local chocolate makers to find creative solutions to doing business.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Leslie Bridgers, Things to Do
I won a membership to Portland’s only bottle club. Here’s what it’s like
For a monthly locker fee, members of Man & Oak get a convenient place to have a drink in town with plush furniture and a convivial atmosphere.
advertisement
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Photographer’s passion project transforms women from familiar to fantastical
Ruby Wallace-Ewing says she takes inspiration from the older women she photographs, many of whom are celebrating a major life milestone or accomplishment.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News, Politics
Children’s Museum loses federal grant intended for Wabanaki history programs
The Portland museum is losing most of the grant funding it was awarded last year by the Institute of Museum and Library Services for a project that includes curricula support for teachers and programs for museum visitors.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State
Elevation Burger closes Augusta and other Maine locations
The national chain has struggled financially in recent years.
Posted inBusiness, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Local & State, Schools and Education
Single-occupancy bathrooms have multiplied in Maine. What a relief.
Since the last big debate about trans rights, private, gender-neutral bathrooms have proliferated at restaurants, schools and workplaces.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Local & State, Things to Do
A furry convention is coming to Portland. Forget what you think.
Furries will be out and about downtown this weekend. Here’s what you might not know about them.
Posted inFood & Dining, Local & State, News
Maine shut out of James Beard Award final round for first time in 11 years
None of the state’s 9 semifinalists moved on in the annual competition, often called the Oscars of the food world. That hasn’t happened since 2014.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Things to Do
Everything you want to know about going to saunas but were afraid to ask
Don’t sweat the details.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
New festival at Portland Public Library celebrates the comic arts
The free event – Comic Arts Maine Portland, or CAMP for short – is scheduled for April 5.