Sydney Lea’s ‘Now Look,’ set in the woods of Maine, follows two very different men who both try to drown their sorrows.
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Maine got only one bid on its latest 10-year liquor contract
The state wouldn’t discuss the negotiations, but experts say that having a single bidder undermines competition and increases the need for transparency.
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Maine signs 10-year liquor administration contract with current provider
Pine State Trading Co., which has overseen spirits administration and distribution since 2014, was the only company to bid on the 2024-34 contracts.
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At Camp Pennant, the food is infused with a sense of fun
You’ll find pizza, soft pretzels and s’mores at the summer-camp themed restaurant/brewery/distillery. Be sure to eat your vegetables, too, as they’re ‘superb.’
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CO2 shortages led Maine breweries to adopt this sustainable solution
Three breweries in Maine have installed equipment to collect the gas during the fermentation process, giving them control over the supply of CO2 and reducing their carbon footprint.
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It’s still September, but Oktoberfest has arrived
Celebrate with 3 local beers made specially for the occasion.
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Beer cocktails are fun. Don’t overthink them
Beertails, aka beer cocktails, might seem awfully low-brow, but they are delightful, refreshing and fun to make and drink.
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Wicked good: How ‘sin taxes’ are contributing to Maine’s healthy budget outlook
Revenue from levies on alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and gambling have risen sharply in the last five years, and now account for $353 million a year – 7% of the state’s $5.1 billion annual budget.
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The Wrap: Blue Lobster gets bigger; Maine Cheese Guild hires new executive director
Also, a lightning strike damages George + Leon’s; Local 188 marks 25 years; Portland’s food scene basks in more national media attention; and Mast Landing’s Wavy Days Beer Fest returns.
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2-ingredient German schorle is the effortless summer drink we need
Summer’s imminent arrival brings with it a need for something chilled, carbonated and, above all, easy. It’s hard to deny the restorative powers of Italy’s spritz, Spain’s tinto de verano or a cold draft beer. But it took a recent trip back to Germany, where I lived for five years, to remind me that in […]