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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
Greater Portland restaurants are experimenting with high-low caviar mashups
Restaurants and bars are embracing the trend, matching the luxe ingredient with fried chicken, hash browns and more, in a way that reflects today’s informal dining style.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Maine, News
Starling Hall in Fayette ready to open after Maine Cabin Masters renovation
Fayette’s historic Starling Hall will hold an open house June 6; the Maine Cabin Masters episode is scheduled to air June 15.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
With just $500, Maine’s syringe disposal program can’t get off the ground
Advocates say the state-run program could have taken a significant burden off municipalities and community organizations. Lawmakers hope it still can.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine harbormasters are having a moment. What do they do?
They manage moorings, settle turf wars and now one is even running for the US Senate.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Augusta’s rainbow crosswalks get coat of fresh paint | photos
Photographer Joe Phelan captures the annual tradition of honoring pride month by adding color to crosswalks.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Here’s who’s spent the most on the Maine governor’s race
Democrat Hannah Pingree and Republican Jonathan Bush are continuing to lead fundraising in their respective parties ahead of the June 9 primaries.
Posted inMaine, News
Robbins Lumber has resumed operations in wake of deadly explosion
Eight of the 12 people who were injured in the May 15 fire and explosion at the Searsmont mill remain hospitalized.
Posted inMaine, News
Are more Mainers going to Canada for vacation?
Tourism officials in Canada’s nearby provinces hope their proximity and an exchange rate favorable to the U.S. dollar will entice Mainers to visit.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Republican candidate for governor encourages use of ranked-choice voting
David Jones led reporters through a sample ballot at the State House Monday — the latest instance of a candidate in Maine’s gubernatorial primaries trying to ensure the voting system is used in his favor.