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The Wrap: Pigeons, pink waffles and blueberry wine

by Meredith Goad April 28, 2021April 28, 2021

A new Portland restaurant draws its name from the city-dwelling birds, and the Ocean restaurant in the Cape Arundel Inn & Resort opens Friday.

‘Harvest & Rust’ to make first trip to Maine

April 26, 2021April 25, 2023

Tribute bands are very popular nowadays and, to be honest, are a lot of fun to cover. Such is the case with Harvest & Rust, a five-piece group made up of John Kiernan, Jim Reynolds, Andy Gordon, Matt Cahil and founder/frontman Garrett Lechowski from Western Massachusetts that specialize in the music created by Neil Young. […]

Food & Dining, Maine Gardener

Making plans for the 2021 gardening season

by Tom Atwell April 25, 2021April 26, 2021

By now, columnist Tom Atwell can grow vegetables in his sleep. This year, he’ll focus on ornamentals.

Food & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes

A scouring pad – and a recipe – provide more reasons to love coconut

by Christine Burns Rudalevige April 25, 2021April 26, 2021

This surprising workhorse scrubber helps you wash up anything and everything. Celebrate your clean kitchen sink with a delectable dish of Coconut Cream with Rhubarb Compote.

Food & Dining, Maine, News

In photos: After 30 years and counting, Becky’s Diner is still going strong

April 25, 2021April 25, 2021

Becky’s Diner is an example of the resilience of the Portland restaurant community, where so many establishments have struggled during the pandemic – but are hanging on.