Industry professionals say premium ingredients and expert labor justify the cost, but for bar and restaurant customers looking to avoid alcohol, the expense can be off-putting.
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Tribute bands deliver big-name hits to Maine audiences
See a tribute to Queen on Thursday and a Talking Heads one on New Year’s Eve.
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Cooper Flagg didn’t dazzle in debut; now comes the NBA grind
With 10 points and 10 rebounds, the Maine native showed he’ll need to adjust to the pro game.
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These Mainers are collecting and sharing stories about incarceration
The Freedom & Captivity project will tour the state in November to spread the word about a unique digital archive.
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Here’s what Mainers can do to get the most out of their groceries
Use our best kitchen and shopping tips to help save you money and prevent food waste.
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13 Maine Halloween happenings to get you in the spirit
There are haunted house attractions, cemetery tours, scary movies and family-friendly fun all over the state, from Lebanon to Rockland or Kittery to Farmington.
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Maine’s tomato season is ending. Here’s how to preserve the harvest the Italian way
Is it the wintertime stash of home-canned tomatoes that appeals? Or the traditions surrounding the process of preservation?
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The comfort food Mainers turn to in discomforting times
On a high stress day, what food makes you feel better? We asked a handful of Mainers who’ve faced added challenges this year.
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30 things that should be on every Mainer’s bucket list
Here are the natural wonders to see, events to attend and places to visit if you want to truly know the state.
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12 Maine fall events to help you enjoy the best of the season
Highlights include the Swine & Stein Brewfest in Gardiner and the Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival in Freeport.