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Stories about food, drink, and farming, plus recipes, restaurant reviews and more from Maine's largest news-gathering team.

How will Trump’s tax breaks on tips affect Maine workers?
22/07/2025

How will Trump’s tax breaks on tips affect Maine workers?

Experts weigh in on how this provision of President Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' will work.

Old Port’s Dry Dock restaurant to reopen this week
21/07/2025

Old Port’s Dry Dock restaurant to reopen this week

The landmark Commercial Street restaurant in Portland has been dormant since 2018.

A Portland bagel shop’s sign doesn’t just advertise food. It’s a spiritual journey.
17/07/2025

A Portland bagel shop’s sign doesn’t just advertise food. It’s a spiritual journey.

Joel Baker, son-in-law of the original Mister Bagel, puts up spiritual messages on the Forest Avenue shop's sign. It's resonating with the community.

Biddeford levels up with new arcade
16/07/2025

Biddeford levels up with new arcade

Rift Arcade is bringing retro gaming and after-school snacks to downtown Biddeford with 40 quarter-operated vintage machines.

Flat Iron Coffee Bar invites Portland to unplug and connect
16/07/2025

Flat Iron Coffee Bar invites Portland to unplug and connect

The new coffeeshop is to open on Congress Street with an emphasis on art and a European-style setup that favors conversation over computers.

After several years, Silly’s restaurant finds a new home in Standish
16/07/2025

After several years, Silly’s restaurant finds a new home in Standish

Portland's beloved eatery Silly’s has reopened with a smaller dining room but the same quirky spirit and scratch-made favorites.

Annual Maine bread festival in Skowhegan celebrates local grains, artisan bread and community
16/07/2025

Annual Maine bread festival in Skowhegan celebrates local grains, artisan bread and community

The Maine Artisan Bread Fair offers workshops, dozens of vendors and live music.

1958 Café opens at Belgrade’s iconic Day’s Store
16/07/2025

1958 Café opens at Belgrade’s iconic Day’s Store

The 1958 Café at Day's Store, overlooking Long Pond, adds a restaurant to the well-known family-owned store.

Of course millennials killed U-pick farms | Column
16/07/2025

Of course millennials killed U-pick farms | Column

By caring more about taking photos than buying fruit, the generation has added another casualty to its growing list of victims.

5 things you need to know about Moxie, America’s oldest soda
16/07/2025

5 things you need to know about Moxie, America’s oldest soda

America had Moxie. Then it got moxie.

From Delhi to Dubai: The global food trends to watch
16/07/2025

From Delhi to Dubai: The global food trends to watch

A dispatch from the Summer Fancy Food Show featuring Korean carbonara and treats designed to fit your GLP-1 diet.

Humans are using up resources faster than the Earth is able to renew them
16/07/2025

Humans are using up resources faster than the Earth is able to renew them

Americans are some of the worst offenders. The problem feels huge, but by altering the way you eat, you can help solve it. Recipe: Curried Cauliflower, Chickpea and Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl.

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