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Vegetable soups of autumn provide comfort without that heavy feeling

by Arthi Subramaniam Tribune News Service November 25, 2015

From the base flavors to the toppings, trying different additions is part of the fun.

by James H. Schwartz November 22, 2015

The owners of the self-declared “boutique BBQ” spot in Portland wanted to do something different, and they succeed deliciously.

Dubbed a ‘game-changer’ by the company and ‘Frankenfish’ by opponents, the gene-altered salmon grow twice as fast as conventional farm-raised salmon.

by The Associated Press November 19, 2015November 20, 2015

The salmon has a gene that enables the fish to grow faster, and opponents have urged retailers not to sell the fish.

by Bill Bushnell November 19, 2015November 19, 2015

Releases from Maine authors D.A. Keeley, Marshall Dodge and Robert Bryan

The company, which started in Freeport, plans to open a brewery and tasting room in January.

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens presents one of the largest holiday light displays in Maine through Dec. 31.

What’s Thanksgiving without a cranberry mold and green bean casserole? We’ve gathered a few recipes for the upcoming holiday.

by Brooke Dojny November 18, 2015November 18, 2015

Side dishes made with root vegetables are traditional favorites for the Thanksgiving feast.

Press Herald staffers share some Thanksgiving traditions and tell how they evolved.