MILWAUKEE — The federal government shutdown could leave America’s craft brewers with a serious hangover. Stores will still offer plenty of suds. But the shutdown has closed an obscure agency that quietly approves new breweries, recipes and labels, which could create huge delays throughout the rapidly growing craft industry, whose customers expect a constant supply […]
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Maine entrepreneur plans magazine for food service industry
The Cape Elizabeth publishing executive is working on his most ambitious startup yet. In January 2014 he plans to launch Food + Service, a national magazine for the food service industry, which includes operators of school and hospital cafeterias to upscale restaurants. “Food service is a $900 billion industry,” said Allmendinger, adding that 47 cents […]
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State sandwich legislation is one of 401 ’emergency’ bills to be considered
AUGUSTA — Lawmakers will have a heavy load of bills to consider when they return to Augusta in January, ranging from mundane adjustments to county commissions to a measure that would make lobster rolls the official state sandwich. The 401 new bill titles that have been proposed include an attempt to outlaw sexual contact between clergy […]
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Maine students adjust to healthier menus
As students at Portland’s Longfellow Elementary School ate lunch, Levi Franck described his school meal in a way you might not expect from a fifth-grader. “I like how every time I eat something there’s a vegetable to eat,” said the 10-year-old, finishing up the day’s meal of chicken, corn and beans with a choice of […]
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Finalists named in Maine lobster chef competition
PORTLAND (AP) — Four chefs have been named finalists in this year’s Maine Lobster Chef of the Year competition. The Convention and Visitors Bureau in Portland said chef Jon Gaboric from Natalie’s in Camden, Shanna O’Hea from the Kennebunk Inn, Brandon Blethen from Robert’s Maine Grill in Kittery and Chris Long from Natalie’s in Camden […]
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The Ark Vegan Cafe: Riding the tide of healthy, ethical eating
It’s been several years since restaurant-goers in the Lewiston-Auburn area have had the opportunity to dine at a dedicated, fully-vegan establishment. Now they can, at The Ark Vegan Cafe. The crew at The Ark has been cheerfully serving up all kinds of plant-based foods — soups, salads, entrees and snacks — since its opening in […]
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Law enforcement officials to review cruelty complaint against lobster processor
ROCKLAND — Local law enforcement leaders say they will review a complaint filed by an animal rights group which wants criminal charges to be filed against Linda Bean’s Maine Lobster company over its processing of the seafood. District Attorney Geoffrey Rushlau and Rockland police Chief Bruce Boucher both said Thursday they had received the complaint […]
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PETA says Rockland processor mutilates lobsters
PORTLAND — The People for Ethical Treatment of Animals on Tuesday unveiled a hidden-camera video the organization said shows the inhumane mutilation of live lobsters and crabs at a Rockland processing facility. Maine lobster industry leaders responded sharply to the allegations of mistreatment. Patrice McCarron, executive director of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association, said the PETA […]
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Eats: Award-winning apple pies celebrate autumn
Not to be outdone by summer, autumn in Maine is a smorgasbord of comfort and familiarity, a feast for all the senses. Hillsides are covered with brilliant shades of yellow, red and orange, much to the delight of locals and tourists. School buses once again rumble through towns while mothers snap photographs in celebration at […]
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Face Time: Claire Bailey, ‘Lunch Lady’ extraordinaire
Claire Bailey, nutrition director at Montello Elementary, has been in Lewiston school kitchens for 28-plus years. After a summer’s rest, she’s back, ready to ladle and take names. “It gives you a really good feeling, like you’re feeding your own children,” she said. Name: Claire Bailey Lives: Poland What’s an average day on the job […]