The Wong family, of Bangor, has brought this Lunar New Year tradition across the state for decades, including to the Chinese and American Friendship Association of Maine’s celebration in Westbrook on Sunday.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State, Recipes
A sweet spot may be coming for Maine-made bitters
Local producers of cocktail bitters and digestifs see potential for growth with both craft cocktail fans and those looking to drink less alcohol.
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Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
First place in final Varsity Maine girls hockey poll goes to the champs
Yarmouth/Freeport finishes atop rankings after beating the best.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
As Valentine’s Day prices rise, are Mainers looking for cheap gifts?
Some customers are buying smaller boxes of chocolate, or nothing at all, but the full picture of demand may not be clear until Sunday.
Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine girls hockey poll dominated by regional finalists
The Edward Little co-op again tops the rankings.
Posted inLocal & State, News
In ways big and small, Portlanders say ‘Go Pats’
Last-minute shoppers and early game-day sippers were all ready for the team’s return to the Super Bowl.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Thousands of Maine kids missed school as ICE carried out heightened operations
Absence rates for multilingual students were near or over 50% in some school districts where immigration enforcement spiked, and educators describe empty classrooms and fearful students.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine police shooting panel recommends more court-ordered mental health treatment
The 11-member panel said in its new annual report that the 2024 police killing of a Westbrook man highlighted significant gaps in the current system.
Posted inLocal & State, News
How Mainers stepped in to help during the ICE surge
Spurred by a desire to support their neighbors, people delivered groceries, offered rides, donated money and protested the federal immigration enforcement.
Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine girls hockey poll features a new team
The Gorham co-op gives the rankings a new look.