Prom season’s here and the kids are, as usual, stylin.’
Avery Yale Kamila
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Natural Foodie: Cultivated blueberries land on the ‘Dirty Dozen’ list
This year’s Dirty Dozen list is a good tool for shoppers looking to avoid pesticides in their fruits and vegetables, but bad news for blueberries. For the first time, the guide compiled by the Environmental Working Group includes the much-touted superfood on the list. The fruit clocks in at No. 5, ahead of nectarines and […]
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Society Notebook: To top it all off
More than fun, the Mad Hatter Affair is a smashing success as a fundraiser.
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Natural Foodie: Speaking of healthy habits, the doctor is in the house
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Herzog has seen the effects of poor diet at the other end of his amputation saw. But he’d rather not take such drastic measures. To that end, he’s setting out to spread the word about how diet and exercise can prevent and reverse a host of lifestyle diseases, such as diabetes, […]
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Portland Farmers Market joins elite
A national magazine lauds its organic produce and proclaims it one of America’s 10 best.
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Feting the fine art in photos
The question seemed simple: How many photographers does the start-up Maine Museum of Photographic Arts plan to feature? But the answer wasn’t as straightforward. During last week’s Black & White Party in support of this exciting cultural development, I found myself chatting with two of the museum founders, Elizabeth Moss and Denise Froehlich. And when […]
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Kentucky Derby parties brimming with mint juleps, hats, horse fans
Break out your mint julep cups and don your most outlandish hat — it’s time to party Kentucky Derby-style. Even though Churchill Downs is almost a thousand miles away, that doesn’t stop us Northerners from getting in on the festivities. A number of organizations and venues plan to host soirees Saturday that range from the […]
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Avery Yale Kamila: Kosher certification can open up new markets
Craig Gladstone found himself in a blueberry bind. As the president of the Gladstone’s Under the Sun blueberry processing plant in Bar Harbor, he had lined up a new wholesale customer for his frozen Caviar of Maine. But at the last minute the customer asked for the company’s kosher certification, which was something Gladstone didn’t […]
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Society Notebook: Walking the ‘walk
Local designers, couture and models own the catwalk at WMPG’s Fashion Show.