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Green Plate Special: If cheese is smoked, you’ll need less of it, lightening your footprint on the Earth

by Christine Burns Rudalevige February 18, 2018February 17, 2018

And have we got some tasty Maine-made smoked ricotta for you!

The how, the what and the when, and the who to call for help.

Island Creek’s oyster-shucking knives are made from plastic trash recovered from the ocean.

The red maple brought with it decades of history, and, in its final years, a sense of familiarity for editor Peggy Grodinsky.

by CARA ANNA Associated Press February 17, 2018February 17, 2018

In Ethiopia’s capital, the film has been selling out its five-times-a-day screenings.

Pledges and cash now have surpassed the $1 million mark in a campaign to renovate the historic opera house’s 400-seat upper theater.

Across the street from the new Colby College residence hall, the restaurant will employ 50, seat 100 and serve up pizza, pasta, salad and sandwiches.

by elizabeth clemente The Forecaster February 16, 2018February 20, 2018

Vessel and Vine will feature a wine and cocktail bar, a locally sourced menu, foodie classes and retail space for glassware and barware.

by Associated Press February 15, 2018February 15, 2018

It’s an effort to reduce the sugar, salt and fat in kids’ diets, with a goal of having 600 calories or fewer in all of the meal options.

by Ally Marotti Tribune News Service February 15, 2018February 16, 2018

Some companies have turned to so-called love contracts, which dating co-workers must sign to assure their boss that everything’s consensual.