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Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine Gardener: In ‘Plants Go to War,’ readers can observe history through an unusual lens
Ethnobotanist Judith Sumner has written a surprising, plants’-eye view of World War II, chock full of fascinating facts.
The Wrap: New cafe for the Cape, and lots of Thanksgiving options
Gelato Fiasco and Cellardoor Winery reopen in Portland, and a new option for shopping local.
A 1-in-100 million lobster is caught in Casco Bay
Haddie, a pastel-colored cotton candy lobster, is living in a tank, for now.
Eat & Run: Try Craft Curbside for fresh, local food made from scratch
The tiny restaurant in Gray offers an affordable array of wraps, salads and sandwiches, made with the best local ingredients.
Bar Guide: Join the regulars on a weeknight at Wayside Tavern
The new restaurant in The Francis Hotel is a neighborhood hot spot.
Green Plate Special: Laid low? Feeling sneezy, sniffly and scratchy? Sip this
A ‘killer’ broth to cure (okay assuage) the common cold.
Dine In Maine: Tonight’s dinner comes to you, courtesy of TikTok
Hashtag Dinner
Maine Gardener: Tackle invasive plants now, as they are easy to spot
The never-ending job: Tips on removing honeysuckle, multiflora (and sadly many more) from your garden.
Maine’s passage of ‘right to food’ amendment stirs celebration, worry
While supporters are pleased, opponents fear the nation’s first constitutional amendment for food rights will lead to legal battles.