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Maine Gardener: This year’s Maine Garden + Marketplace a scaled-back version of the usual show

by Tom Atwell March 13, 2022March 19, 2022

Blame lingering impacts of the pandemic, and don’t look for display gardens. With luck, next year…

Books, Food & Dining

New England’s first nature guidebook turns 350

by Tim Cebula March 13, 2022March 12, 2022

Written by an Englishman living in Maine, the rare book identifies the region’s native plants and animals and offers natural remedies galore.

Food & Dining

Dine Out Maine: Best food and drink this month

by Andrew Ross March 13, 2022March 14, 2022

From non-alcoholic aperitifs to bagel sandwiches, our restaurant critic is back with another installment.

Food & Dining, Maine Gardener

Maine Gardener: A tad early, the gardening season gets off to a gentle start

by Tom Atwell March 13, 2022March 12, 2022

Plant vegetable or flower seeds, prepare your tools, grow lettuce.

Food & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes

Green Plate Special: Coffee and maple live together in perfect harmony

by Christine Burns Rudalevige March 13, 2022March 12, 2022

Add maple to your morning coffee or flavor cookies with the delectable combination.

Books, Life & Culture, Maine Authors

BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Wild Design’ and ‘The Horse Soldier’

by Bill Bushnell March 11, 2022March 10, 2022

A collection of essays that explore amazing structures built by nature’s architects, and a beautifully written western about an old lawman facing the end of an era

Life & Culture, Local & State, Schools and Education

Photos: Colby College holds candlelight vigil for Ukraine

March 9, 2022March 10, 2022

Students stood and lit candles on the steps of Miller Library, honoring those fighting in the conflict and those whose lives have been lost. Photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Michael G. Seamans

Business, Food & Dining, Local & State

Organic dairy co-op offers membership to 80 Northeast farms

by WILSON RING March 8, 2022March 8, 2022

Last summer, Danone, the parent company of Horizon Organic, announced it would stop buying milk from dozens of Northeast farms, including 61 in Maine.