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On land and at sea, Maine food producers prepare for the season

by Tim Cebula 15 hours agoMay 22, 2026

Spring is, of course, planting time for crop farmers. But other kinds of Maine food producers also have their spring rituals.

Community, Food & Dining, News, Recipes

Rhubarb season returns to Maine gardens and kitchen tables

by Rebecca Richard May 21, 2026May 20, 2026

As rhubarb emerges across Maine gardens this spring, growers and cooks are once again turning the tart perennial into pies, jams, sauces and other seasonal favorites.

Business, Food & Dining

4 (more) chefs tell us the favorite Portland dishes they didn’t make themselves

by Tim Cebula May 19, 2026May 20, 2026

Plus 8 additional recommendations for can’t-miss food in the city and beyond.

Community, Food & Dining

These Augusta students won a national food contest with a theme they never even witnessed

by Ethan Horton May 17, 2026May 15, 2026

4 students at Augusta’s Capital Area Technical Center are in Chicago this weekend to showcase their winning breakfast food truck idea: Y2Koffee.

Food & Dining, Maine, News

Maine chef wins $1M grand prize on CBS cooking competition

by Tim Cebula May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Cara Stadler bested two finalists on Wednesday night’s season-ending episode of ‘America’s Culinary Cup.’

Community, Food & Dining, Life & Culture, News

Bethel turns out for culinary student on the rise

by Rose Lincoln May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

Henry Perks, 16, cooked a gourmet French meal for diners at Watershed Wood-Fired Kitchen, raising money for a summer course at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris.