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Trump adversary, porn star Stormy Daniels packs them in at Portland strip club

by Matt Byrne and Dennis Hoey September 5, 2018September 6, 2018

PT’s Showclub draws a crowd eager to see the adult film star, many of them men and women who say they wanted to witness history and respect her for standing up to the president.

Business, Food & Dining, Maine

Investor group taking a stab at rescuing Fork Food Lab in Portland

by Meredith Goad September 5, 2018September 6, 2018

The shared commercial kitchen for business startups was about to close, but now the incubator hosting dozens of companies may be run as a nonprofit.

Food & Dining

The Wrap: A potluck of pies, a new cookbook and more

by Meredith Goad September 5, 2018September 5, 2018

The Biddeford Saco River Jam Festival plans a ‘pie-luck,’ which sounds pretty lucky indeed.

Food & Dining

In new culinary memoir, Dawn Drzal offers great storytelling, memorable foods, life lessons

by Joan silverman September 5, 2018September 4, 2018

‘The Bread and the Knife’ recounts Drzal’s life, in alphabetical order, through the lens of food.

Food & Dining

A roundup of fall food festivals in southern Maine

by Meredith Goad September 5, 2018September 4, 2018

Your guide to where you can eat seafood, drink beer and even get your lederhosen on for a stein-holding contest.

Cookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Recipes

‘Hazana’ brings Jewish vegetarian recipes, generous dose of history

by molly adams September 5, 2018September 4, 2018

Paola Gavin’s cookbook takes a global view of Jewish cuisine.

Food & Dining, Recipes

A mushroom burger that’s glorified by chilies and cheese

by SARA MOULTON Associated Press September 5, 2018September 4, 2018

There’s something about the soil and growing conditions in the Hatch Valley of New Mexico that creates the uniquely delicious flavor of the Hatch chili.