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‘A heck of a year’ makes Maine blueberries late – but it’s a good crop

by Meredith Goad July 20, 2019July 20, 2019

Some pick-your-own farms delay opening their fields to the public this year.

Business, Food & Dining, News

Touchdown! Maine ice cream company teams up with Patriots

by Meredith Goad July 19, 2019July 20, 2019

Just in time for National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, Gifford’s announces a cool new partnership with the six-time champions.

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Districts digesting new school nutrition laws, and their costs

by Scott Thistle July 18, 2019July 17, 2019

Several new laws that affect school nutrition programs will have Maine school districts retool the way they feed students to avoid ‘food shaming’ while providing nutritious meals.

Business, Food & Dining

New apprenticeship program lets aspiring cooks ‘earn while they learn’

by Meredith Goad July 14, 2019July 15, 2019

Sponsored by HospitalityMaine, it aims to help ease the state’s restaurant labor shortage.

Local & State

Bison find home on Western Maine range

by Jon Bolduc July 14, 2019July 15, 2019

Ted and Doretta Colburn own Beech Hill Farm & Bison Ranch in Waterford. Each day they spend with their 35-member herd is a lesson in patience, hard work and self-sustainability.

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Popular Brunswick cantina, El Camino, has closed

by Meredith Goad July 11, 2019July 11, 2019

The owners of El Camino, known for its Mexican food, tequila-based drinks and funky atmosphere, say they want to simplify their lives and concentrate on their other restaurant in Bath.