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Dine Out Maine: In Vinalhaven, a restaurant in its 2nd season is still finding its sea legs

by Andrew Ross July 21, 2019July 21, 2019

As The Nightingale transforms from fast-casual to upscale-casual, its wine list impresses and its food shows both promise and problems.

by AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN For the Associated Press July 21, 2019July 21, 2019

To keep flavor but reduce the potential for sogginess, salt the tomatoes and reserve some of the water they release.

Summertime calls for meals based on fresh fish and seafood, accompanied by garden bounty and a little bit of adventurous spirit.

by Tom Atwell July 21, 2019July 21, 2019

Gardeners often plant chiefly with their eyes, but incorporating their noses can make gardens even nicer.

by Avery Yale Kamila July 21, 2019July 21, 2019

In brief: It’s easy.

by AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN For the Associated Press July 21, 2019July 21, 2019

But using pesto with cold pasta presents a few challenges.

Inmates at Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston bake nutritious goods, while learning responsibility – and saving the prison money.

A most dangerous game is played by a 14-year-old who floats through the film completely in control of the story, J.P. Devine writes.

Some pick-your-own farms delay opening their fields to the public this year.

Just in time for National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, Gifford’s announces a cool new partnership with the six-time champions.