The Perennial Plant Association and the All-America Selections have named their picks.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
At Panera, you can find out just how sustainable your meal is
The chain has joined a D.C.-based program that calculates the emissions caused in making each meal, with the hope of persuading diners to choose the menu option that helps fight climate change.
The Good Table closes for COVID-19 testing
The Cape Elizabeth restaurant is testing its entire staff ‘out of an abundance of caution’ after a member was exposed.
Albert Roux, major influence on U.K. dining habits, dies at 85
In 1982, his restaurant in London, Le Gavroche, became the first British restaurant to be awarded three Michelin stars.
The Wrap: Reality TV, The Lost Kitchen–style
Several restaurants take winter breaks, new restaurants in Saco and Brunswick, and Little Giant adds a bakery and wine and beer delivery.
Portland Food Co-op closes for 3 days after staffer tests positive for COVID-19
The store will be closed Monday and Tuesday and promises to continue its ‘commitment to safety.’
Tap Lines: Where to find Maine’s best craft beer shops
In the city or at the mountain, there’s sure to be one somewhat nearby.
Maine Gardener: Don’t delay in submitting seed orders
Start scouring those seed catalogs before everything sells out.
Making the case for celery, beyond a vehicle for peanut butter
Could local varieties or a celebrity influencer help boost the vegetable’s stature?
Vegan Kitchen: More people are resolving to start the year without animal products
Mainers are among the growing number of participants in Veganuary.