The turnpike’s new executive director has reopened contract negotiations with the company that runs five service plazas along the toll highway.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Chick-fil-A eyes Auburn for its third location in Maine
A public hearing July 8 is the first step. If approved, it will likely take a year to complete.
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Posted inCentral Maine Eats, Food & Dining, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville food truck serves up Philly-style ‘water ice’
The creamy smooth, velvety-textured treat is being introduced to central Maine by Philadelphia natives and expatriates, Bobby Dombroski and his wife, Larkin Silverman.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Waterville eatery attacked on social media for flying Pride flag
For the first time in years, Silver Street Tavern in downtown Waterville is getting a lot of backlash on social media for hanging a rainbow-colored flag outside its restaurant during June, the annual Pride month.
Posted inCentral Maine Eats, Food & Dining, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Popeyes restaurant coming to Augusta
The multinational fried chicken chain restaurant was approved for the former site of Friendly’s restaurant on Western Avenue for a drive-thru restaurant.
Posted inCentral Maine Eats, Food & Dining, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Owner of Gardiner’s Grilla Bowl takes inspiration from family roots
The restaurant, which opened in mid-January and serve bowls with meat, rice and vegetables, is located at 343 Water St.
Posted inCentral Maine Eats, Food & Dining, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
French bakery to open in Hallowell on Memorial Day weekend
Belle Boulangerie is owned by Ukrainian Galyna Syrota, who formerly owned a popular bakery under the same name in Sebec.
Posted inBusiness, Central Maine Eats, Food & Dining, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Bao & Beyond moves from food truck to Augusta restaurant
The owners of the popular food truck will open an Augusta restaurant and offer an expanded menu along with brunch on Sundays.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
El Tequila to open with Mexican fare in Waterville
The restaurant will be open seven days a week and offers a full menu touting authentic Mexican food and drink in a classy atmosphere.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Maine restaurateurs put Mom’s recipes on the menu
Four Portland food professionals share how they’ve incorporated prized recipes from their mothers into their restaurant and bakery menus.