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For Maine’s Episcopal bishop, food is more than pleasure. It’s community.

by Peggy Grodinsky March 31, 2026April 3, 2026

Bishop Thomas Brown happily cooks and talks food, but for him, there’s a spiritual component, too.

Business, Food & Dining, Maine, News

Portland International Jetport to change its restaurant lineup this year

by Tim Cebula March 24, 2026March 25, 2026

The new mix of eateries includes 2 local brands and 2 national chains.

Business, Food & Dining, Guides, Maine, News

Do you need a license to sell produce in Maine?

by Jake Freudberg March 24, 2026March 27, 2026

A guide to what vendors should know to sell their products at farmers markets and farmstands in central Maine and across the state.

Food & Dining, Health, Maine, News

Waterville man pushes referendum to loosen backyard chicken rules

by Amy Calder March 23, 2026March 25, 2026

Leo St. Peter says he plans to gather signatures so voters can decide at a referendum whether to loosen the city’s restrictions on having chickens.

Business, Food & Dining, Maine, News

Cold weather and tariffs squeeze Maine’s maple producers

by Penelope Overton March 20, 2026March 21, 2026

A stubborn winter has delayed the start of this year’s harvest by about a month.

Food & Dining, Maine, News, Recipes

Fill your Easter dinner table with these 5 (mostly) easy recipes

by Sydney Richelieu March 19, 2026March 30, 2026

Holiday meals can be a hassle to prepare. But with these simple recipes, your Easter dinner can be made in one afternoon, without sacrificing any flavor.

Business, Food & Dining, Maine, News

Skowhegan Chinese restaurant reopens after failed health inspection

by Jake Freudberg March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

A recent inspection found numerous violations, the most serious of which officials say have been addressed.

Food & Dining, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Things to Do

7 sweet treats or activities to indulge in for Maine Maple Sunday Weekend

by Ray Routhier March 16, 2026March 18, 2026

More than 100 sugarhouses are expected to participate in the 43rd annual event Saturday and Sunday, with boiling demos, tours, live music, doughnuts, cotton candy and more.