Warm weather last month allowed for early runs of what some farms report was a particularly tasty product.
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March 7, 2003: Waterville firefighters participate in picket outside fire station, legislators have doubts on savings idea for Maine colleges, and thickest ice in 10 years poses high flood risks in area
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Made in the USA? Proposed rule clarifies grocery meat labels
Federal agriculture officials are proposing a new rule that would clarify the meaning of meat labels that say foods are ‘Made in the USA.’
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March 6, 1986: Maine State Museum acquires 1846 locomotive, Bigelow Preserve land swap agreement achieved, and truck driver killed on I-95 near Sidney-Waterville town line
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Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
The waffle iron is your secret weapon in the fight to reduce food waste
Use the gadget to turn all kinds of leftovers into salty, crispy, tempting snacks.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
At 75, Farnsworth reimagines collection to better reflect Maine’s place in American art
The Rockland museum transforms its permanent display galleries, expanding the institution’s well-known roster to include a host of vibrant contemporary artists as well.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
For better-looking lettuce, look to one-cut varieties
The heads produce a greater number of uniform leaves with a single cut.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
Maine companies are whipping up more vegan products, from soap to pasta sauce
Baked goods, fresh spreads and frozen treats are among the other new, locally made, plant-based foodstuffs.
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March 5, 1994: Waterville’s George Mitchell announces he won’t seek re-election in Washington, UMaine team booted out of playoffs, and town meeting season is upon us
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March 4, 1966: Monmouth tabulation error puts Sunday liquor sales in the ‘dry’ column, seven sites proposed for new archives building in Augusta, and Cony High touts its ‘science-kids”
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