Aroma Joe’s opens in the Forest Avenue Hannaford, holiday beer and cheese pairings, and happy Beaujolais Day.
Life & Culture
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Lifestyle
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Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Tap Lines: Get lost in the flavors of Little Whaleboat IPA and help preserve its namesake island
Maine Beer Company is raising money to help Maine Coast Heritage Trust purchase the land in Casco Bay.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Eat & Run: The Corner Pub lights up downtown Kittery
You can order your food to go, but you’ll probably want to stay.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Maine Authors
Native authors share their culture through stories about Indigenous people in Maine
New books from the viewpoint of Maine’s Native peoples are out this year, and librarians are putting a focus on the subject area, including compiling reading lists.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes, Vegan Kitchen
Vegan Kitchen: With these Thanksgiving centerpieces, you won’t even miss the turkey
This year and every year, Maine vegans are grateful for warming entrees from nut loaf to vegetable Wellington.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: Freezing pie crusts can help save on time and cleanup
You can also freeze whole, unbaked pies ahead of time to reduce stress on Thanksgiving.
Posted inFood & Dining, Sports
Foodie football fans can go out for the game and eat here, too
These hidden gems offer a quieter, tastier sports-watching experience, with elevated fare, large screens and smaller crowds.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Chris Newell pens children’s book about the ‘Plimoth Thanksgiving,’ from the Native perspective
The former Abbe Museum director dispels myths and adds context about the encounter.
Posted inBooks, Food & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: In ‘Plants Go to War,’ readers can observe history through an unusual lens
Ethnobotanist Judith Sumner has written a surprising, plants’-eye view of World War II, chock full of fascinating facts.