But 10 other semi-finalists from Maine did not move on. Winners of the prestigious culinary awards will be announced in June.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Bluesman Jontavious Willis talks about growing up on old-school singing, performing
Multi-instrumentalist to make Maine debut in Portland on April 8.
March 29, 1976: Thieves stole CB radio antennas off at least four cars in Waterville, Kennebec river’s rise declared ‘normal’, and Winslow girl gives ‘sensitive’ performance on ice at arena in Hallowell
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Elephant in the dining room: Startup makes mammoth meatball
An Australian company’s meatball is made of lab-grown cultured meat using the genetic sequence from the long-extinct mammoth.
March 28, 1984: 3 area teens die in truck crash in Farmingdale, men who took brief trip down river on ice raft in Randolph nearly drown, and sheriff’s department scanning girl scout cookies after several communities in Maine report finding objects in the cookies
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Pingree pushes for climate-friendly addition to 2023 Farm Bill
The Maine Democrat is proposing legislation that would help farms and food systems reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
March 27, 1991: Public: Waterville’s ‘Elm City’ nickname not so accurate anymore, Sen. George Mitchell tells reporters he won’t run for ’92 presidency, and homeschoolers packed the State House due to upcoming legislation focusing on home education
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Eager to support local operations, Mainers brave the chill on Maine Maple Sunday
Maine Maple Sunday Weekend is an annual event, with sugarhouses across the state opening their doors for visitors to see the maple syrup-making process and taste the final products.
Avoid wasting bread by making the freezer your friend
Sliced bread freezes beautifully, and is always at hand when you need it.
Build your own mini indoor garden at Portland plant shop Terrarium
Horticulturalist and business owner Rob Sinnott will show you how.