Shops, restaurants and others are closing their doors or making donations to organizations that support people affected by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement surge in Maine.
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Maine businesses to close Friday, make donations to support immigrant community
More than 50 shops and restaurants are participating in a nationwide strike, which will include a protest in Portland’s Monument Square.
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Lewiston’s Trinity Jubilee Center moving to its new, bigger building
The center will have about four times as much space as its current spot in the basement of the Trinity Episcopal Church, where it served 37,000 meals in 2024.
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On Super Bowl Sunday, cheer on the local team with locally sourced wings
The Pats will be on the field. Put ‘meatier’ – and ‘cleaner’ – tasting local wings on your plate.
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James Beard Awards names 7 Maine semifinalists
The nominations include national category nods for Outstanding Restaurateur, Outstanding Bakery, and five of the 20 nominations for Best Chef: Northeast.
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After a year in Lewiston, Mancini’s Deli wants to expand its reach
The Buzz: Italian deli concept is a hit with customers.
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Hannaford to open 2nd Lewiston location in 2027
The new site off East Avenue will compete with Shaw’s, Save A Lot in the same area.
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AI is changing the game at Maine restaurants – whether they know it or not
The technology provides assistance for everything from data crunching to taking reservations and learning about new dishes.
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After 40 years, the pioneers of Maine winemaking are closing up shop
The Bartlett Maine Estate Winery in Gouldsboro is for sale, as its founders, famous for their complex, award-winning blueberry wines, consider retirement.
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Brad Wight’s game cooler in Newry fills important role in disappearing niche
From hunters to highway kills, one western Maine man keeps game from going to waste.