Once a staple on New England (and many other lands’) tables, salted cod is enjoying a small chef-driven renaissance in Maine. Bonus: It’s a sustainable choice.
Christmas
Christmas tree farmers spreading word that artificial alternatives don’t cut it
A social media ad campaign touts the benefits of a real evergreen as the popularity of the fakes continues to grow annually.
Good Will-Hinckley schedules two-day free Holiday Magic event
The organization is dropping its Festival of Trees after having held a successful Fall Gala, the organization’s primary fundraiser.
Madison Christmas Celebration comes with crafts, cocoa, wagon rides
Fireworks, the Christmas parade and visits with Santa Claus top off the day.
German cookies help Maine family maintain a 100-year-old tradition
It wouldn’t be Christmas for this family without Braune Kuchen, which means ‘brown cake.’
Among losses, a lingering sweetness in Simple Sesames
A yen to create in the kitchen then, a recipe reclaimed in the now.
Children’s Home seeks donations of warm clothing, toys
The Waterville-based organization’s Christmas program gives to more than 1,700 needy children statewide.
Starbucks brings back Christmas cups
The company announces four colorful cups and a larger, reusable one available Friday.
Lewiston plow driver wasn’t dreaming of a whiteout Christmas
It snowed so hard Monday that 22-year veteran Jeff Ricker could hardly see.
The truth about your online shopping carbon footprint
The shipping news might surprise you.