AUGUSTA — The House of Representatives voted by a thin margin Tuesday to override Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s veto of a bill that would encourage schools and state government agencies to purchase food produced in Maine. LD 1254, An Act to Increase Consumption of Maine Foods in All State Institutions, was vetoed by LePage on Friday along […]
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Partner accuses Grand Trunk cafe owner of misusing funds
LEWISTON — A partner in the development of a downtown cafe in the historic Grand Trunk Railway depot is suing owner Karen Pulkkinen, claiming she has misused the $150,000 he invested. The complaint, filed by Stephen Dick of Richmond, Texas, asks Androscoggin Superior Court to put him in charge of Last Trip, doing business as […]
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LePage signs GMO labeling bill
AUGUSTA — A bill that requires labeling for genetically modified food is going to become law in Maine. The bill, approved by the Legislature in the last session signed by Maine Gov. Paul LePage on Wednesday, will only go into effect if other Northeastern states approve similar measures. The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association […]
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Owners worry local Norway landmark, restaurant, could close
With the rise of automobiles and only a small population to draw from, the former passenger street-rail station closed its doors in 1918, the lines dismantled, and is now only remembered in idyllic black-and-white photographs. The most recent associations, though? “A biker’s bar.” Those words come from Jon Ochtera, who along with wife Willow own […]
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Poutine: French-Canadian classic has the power to satisfy or offend in one comfort-food bite.
Let’s get this pronunciation thing right out of the way, shall we? My tongue wants to call the stuff POO-tin, as if I’m addressing the Russian president. Others, meanwhile, insist that it’s POO-teen, which to me just sounds filthy. Is anybody right? Is everybody wrong? Time to find an expert. “The first part is phonetically […]
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Slices Pizzeria offers pizza, and much more
LIVERMORE — In his 10th year in the restaurant business, Bob Doyon believes his newest venture is the best one yet. The Livermore Plaza is now home to Slices Pizzeria, a neighborhood pizza joint, as he calls it, that offers not only authentic New York style, thin-crusted pizza, but also a variety of calzones, hot […]
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Portland restaurant space becoming rare, expensive
PORTLAND (AP) — Insiders in Portland’s burgeoning restaurant industry are running into a new problem — a lack of affordable space for new eateries. The city’s food reputation was built on the backs of young chefs opening their own places. But as space shrinks and rents rise, some worry that soon the only people able […]
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‘I’ve made thousands of them in my day’
Now retired from her 12-and-a-half-year stint as executive director of the center, Dube just may have more time to make crepes for her four grown children and 10 grandchildren. “I make crepes all the time; almost weekly because either family comes to visit or friends of my children come by and reminisce about how when […]
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Tea maker moves to Maine to launch new drink
PORTLAND — Jay Lombard was a soda junkie with a thirst for something healthier. Overweight, inactive and living in New York, he was horrified by the ingredients in commercial soda. The avowed root beer lover bought a seltzer machine to make his own. But the flavor packets they sent him were even worse. Riddled, he […]
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Andover Fireman’s Association hosting annual craft fair on Dec. 14
ANDOVER — The Andover Fireman’s Association will host its annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the fire station. Elaine Morton, who has been involved with the association for 28 years, said 20 crafters have reserved tables. “We actually sold out the tables by Nov. 1,” she said. “That’s […]