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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.

Business, Food & Dining, Leslie Bridgers, Maine, News

What’s all the fuss over Aldi? I crossed state lines to find out. | Column

by Leslie Bridgers March 16, 2026March 21, 2026

As the German grocery chain prepares to open its first Maine store, we’re all wondering: What makes it so popular?

Business, Food & Dining, Maine

Gifford’s Ice Cream gears up for season, with Skowhegan factory back online

by Jake Freudberg March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

The company’s 3 stands, in Bangor, Skowhegan and Waterville, are set to open for the season in the coming days.

Food & Dining, Maine, Recipes, Schools and Education

In sugaring season, Maine students of all ages study the art of making syrup

by Peggy Grodinsky March 10, 2026March 16, 2026

Students from kindergarten on up come to understand the state’s maple traditions by making syrup themselves.

Food & Dining, Maine, Recipes

Got leftover tortillas? There are multiple ways to use them up

by Christine Burns Rudalevige March 10, 2026March 11, 2026

When stores sell tortillas in quantities too big for one meal, leftovers can be fried and crumbled over dishes, mushed up to thicken sauces or used as flavoring.