Include fishermen in policy decisions that affect them, invest in programs that support their ability to continue to work and create opportunities for them to seek mental health support.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Stuffed squash boats are versatile and easy to prep ahead
The roasted vessels can be filled with a host of different ingredient combinations – the only limit is your imagination.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Collard greens: From down South to Down East
Some days, it is easy being green.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Comfort food for Drew Brees, kudos to Hot Suppa and more Cowbell
Plus, a new landlord for Katie Made and an Indigenous Peoples’ Day dinner.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Winslow farm sees outpouring of support, donations after heifers killed by lightning
A GoFundMe campaign for Fortin Farm following the deaths of the animals Saturday has far surpassed its goal of $15,000.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
Dairy farmers have an opportunity, if only the state would help
Don’t milk cows. Grow plant-based proteins instead. The switch would benefit farmers, farm towns and the Maine economy, but government assistance is needed.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
‘Buy American’ isn’t just for cars or washing machines. A proposed bill applies to flowers
The American Grown Act, supported by Rep. Pingree and Sen. King, asks that the U.S. government buy U.S. blossoms.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Uncategorized
The Wrap: Share your apples for a new cider, find out who fed Phil
Have a Negroni, Tony, plus eat Filipino food in Portland
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The globe-trotting tomato
The simple pleasure of eating a tomato knows no geographic boundaries. ‘We feel like without tomatoes, the food doesn’t make any sense,’ says one Portland resident who came here from Angola.
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Discussions about farm succession plans can be complicated and fraught
A spoonful of sugar – in the form of chocolate-carrot snacking cake with vanilla yogurt glaze – and help from a regional nonprofit can ease the pain.