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Is the Well at Jordan’s Farm the most pandemic-proof restaurant in Maine?

by Peggy Grodinsky September 20, 2020September 20, 2020

In a crippling year for the restaurant industry in Maine, a farm-to-table eatery nestled in a Cape Elizabeth farm rides out the storm.

Life & Culture, Maine Authors

OFF RADAR: ‘Dancing at the Colony’

by Dana Wilde September 17, 2020September 15, 2020

Cheryl Blaydon’s fifth novel follows the twists and turns of planning for a wedding to be held at the Colony Hotel in Kennebunkport.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Life & Culture

Maine Public radio voices retire in budget move

by Ray Routhier September 16, 2020September 16, 2020

Music hosts Sara Willis and Robin Rilette, along with news reporter Ed Morin, took voluntary retirement packages offered by the statewide public broadcasting network.

Food & Dining, News

Preserve that garden bounty safely

by Meredith Goad September 16, 2020September 16, 2020

A lot of resources exist to help beginners can fruits and vegetables properly.

Food & Dining, Maine, News

Mainers are canning like crazy – if they can find supplies

by Meredith Goad September 16, 2020September 16, 2020

In the spring, many quarantined Mainers planted gardens. Now that the harvest is here, they want to preserve the fruits (and vegetables) of their labor.

Business, Food & Dining

The Wrap: Bread, cookies and chocolate

by Meredith Goad September 16, 2020September 16, 2020

Ameera Bread is closed indefinitely, Leigh Kellis turns to cookies, and Black Dinah chooses a new name.

Business, Food & Dining

Westbrook chocolatier changing name to Ragged Coast Chocolates

by Meredith Goad September 14, 2020September 14, 2020

The owners say the change from Black Dinah Chocolatiers is being made to support the Black Lives Matter movement and to position the business for the national market.