Augusta Food Bank is among those who have seen growth in demand over the past year while donations from stores are down.
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Posted inBusiness
Gov. Mills announces agriculture infrastructure investment grants
Six area farms and food processors awarded $2.5 million in grants.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Plenty to taste, see and hear at popular Taste of Waterville
Head of Falls along the Kennebec River teemed with people who ate, strolled, socialized and listened to music Wednesday during the 11-hour Taste of Waterville.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Nation & World
Choco Tacos fall victim to ‘tough decisions,’ and some fans have meltdown
The Klondike treat is a waffle cone filled with fudge-swirled ice cream and dipped in chocolate and peanuts.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta Chipotle closes, workers say company is practicing ‘union-busting 101’
Company officials said they have been unable to adequately staff the Marketplace at Augusta restaurant.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Prices jump as egg supply faces ongoing disruption
Bird flu cited as the primary cause of tight supply and subsequent rising prices.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Burger King closes after 26 years on Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville
The fast-food restaurant’s corporate PR team said Wednesday that all team members have been offered roles at other Burger King restaurants in the area, but some who worked there have written on social media the restaurant was not profitable and could not recruit enough workers.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State
No shell, big shock: Maine lobster rolls fetch record prices this season
Lobster lovers can expect to pay in excess of $40 for a single roll at some of the state’s most popular summer eateries. The average price is closer to $30.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
International Food Festival offers cuisine from 22 countries at MCI in Pittsfield
Festival has become one of the most beloved traditions at Maine Central Institute.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
‘C’est cheese!’ Chain of cheese skillet restaurants planned for Maine, with first in Auburn
Dan Caron, renowned chef at The Green Ladle in Lewiston, is launching a new restaurant, The Cheesy Skillet, at the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport this month, with more to come.