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Vegan parents’ school lunch experiences

August 29, 2018August 28, 2018

Portland is known for its progressive politics, yet the city’s schools don’t offer vegan hot lunches.

Cookbook Reviews, Food & Dining, Recipes

Portland Hunt + Alpine Club owners share secrets of dishing out Northern comfort

by Meredith Goad August 29, 2018September 12, 2018

Andrew and Briana Volk’s new cookbook shows how to entertain in Maine and Scandinavian styles, with an accent on fun.

Food & Dining, Vegan Kitchen

A mother sends her boy off to kindergarten in Portland and wonders, ‘Where are the vegan options?’

by Avery Yale Kamila August 29, 2018August 28, 2018

The district has been a leader in vegetarian offerings but lags in vegan ones, Avery Yale Kamila says.

Food & Dining

Coloring book from The Holy Donut a sweet way to help youngsters

by Meredith Goad August 29, 2018August 28, 2018

‘Donuts Make Me Happy’ will raise money for the Center for Grieving Children and cheer hospitalized kids.

Food & Dining

The Wrap: Chocolaterie to bring tastes of France to Portland’s West End

by Meredith Goad August 29, 2018August 29, 2018

Elsewhere in the Maine food scene, Hella Good Tacos says farewell.

Maine, Nation & World, News, Religion and Values

Former Maine bishop’s response to abuse allegations in Buffalo spurs calls for his resignation

by Dennis Hoey August 28, 2018August 29, 2018

Bishop Richard J. Malone faces mounting criticism but says he won’t step down, because the ‘shepherd does not desert the flock at a difficult time.’

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Mother whose baby died in 1979 says boy finally ‘gets some justice’ with father’s 15-year sentence

by Megan Gray August 28, 2018August 28, 2018

The unusual case is not over, as Burton Hagar’s attorney plans an appeal to Maine’s highest court, even though his client pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

Maine, Religion and Values

Bishop Deeley plans day of repentance in response to abuse revelations

by Gillian Graham August 27, 2018August 27, 2018

The event follows news that more than 1,000 were molested by priests in Pennsylvania, as well as the resignation of former Cardinal Theodore McGarrick of Washington.