Also, Second Rodeo coffee opens in South Portland, a new Italian-Mediterranean restaurant for North Yarmouth and more local food news.
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New program to provide free counseling for Maine food industry workers
The Behind You pilot program, funded by a Texas nonprofit and implemented by the clinical students at the University of Maine, will cover up to 200 hours of free counseling in its first year.
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In Biddeford, 2 pizza joints clash over new location, community culture
The city is tearing down a Domino’s to make way for an intersection. Now, the pizza chain might move across the street from where Pizza by Alex has made pies since the 1960s.
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Bao Bao Dumpling House moving to Brunswick
The restaurant has been closed since February, due to a staffing shortage.
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New York City to require warning labels for sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants
The rule is scheduled to go into effect June 19 for prepackaged food items and Dec. 1 for other items.
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Maine has 4 James Beard Award finalists
They are Zu Bakery, Atsuko Fujimoto of Norimoto Bakery, Woodford Food & Beverage and Jake Stevens of Leeward.
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The Wrap: Maples closes in New Gloucester
Plus, Blake Orchard aims to open juice-and-smoothie shops in Brunswick and Scarborough later this year; a West African culinary workshop in Brunswick; and Maine Restaurant Week returns for a 16th year.
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Want an inside look at the Oscars of the food world?
Here’s the scoop on the James Beard Awards.
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James Beard Foundation names 10 semifinalists from Maine
The state’s restaurants and food professionals were nominated in numerous categories, including Outstanding Restaurateur, Best New Restaurant and Best Chef: Northeast.
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6 ways to be a smarter tipper in restaurants
Tipping at restaurants, with all kinds of service charges and fees, can be confusing. Here are some tips for navigating the new normal.