Potential environmental and economic impacts form the basis of a debate over how best to regulate kelp farming.
Food & Dining
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine Gardener: Grow your own mushrooms
Not comfortable with foraging? Bored by shopping? There’s another way.
A handful of companies make salt from the Gulf of Maine using sustainable methods
No question, when it comes to salt, buy local.
Maine lobster on menu for White House dinner with France’s Macron
The White House says Thursday’s state dinner for the president of France is meant to highlight the ties that bind the United States and its oldest ally.
Feeling the ferns? What to know about planting them at home
Feel free to harvest them from the woods, but first figure out which species you want in your yard.
Even with inflation, eating vegan is still a bargain
Plus, the health benefits of not eating meat will save you more money – and buy you more time.
If you’ve soured on B&M beans, get sweet on baking your own
It’s a simple process, but choices along the way can help you find a signature recipe.
A little leftover mashed potatoes can go a long way in Nonna’s gnocchi
Flour and egg can stretch a cup of Thanksgiving spuds into enough pasta for a full meal.
Rising costs stretch food pantries as demand peaks
Preble Street has seen a 30% increase in food costs this year as pantries across southern Maine expect this to be their busiest year on record.
A hand pie is just one way to thank the farmers who lend you their hands
Buying local products is another way to show your appreciation for all the work they do.