A Chicago analytical firm says Portland has the most breweries per 50,000 people in the United States.
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Brewers push bill to loosen Maine’s beer distribution laws
They say antiquated regulations for third-party distribution threaten to hold back Maine’s booming craft beer industry.
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Freeport brewery launches effort to put more clean energy into its beer
Maine Beer Co. hopes to inspire other clean energy efforts and expand its 50-kilowatt solar system so that the brewery generates more energy than it uses by 2030.
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Commentary: From clean waters to your pint glass
Healthy forests. Clean water. Quality beer. How are these things related? May 5-11 is National Drinking Water Week, which is intended to recognize the critical role drinking water plays in our daily lives. This year the Portland Water District is working with eleven local breweries and Sebago Clean Waters – a partnership of conservation organizations […]
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Portland council violates city codes by approving liquor license for Rising Tide brewery
The new license, which allows the brewery on Fox Street to have a full-service bar, passed on a 5-2 vote after the city attorney told councilors they were on ‘a slippery slope.’
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The Toastmaster: Luke Truman is a passionate advocate for the environment
From campaigning for solar energy to working with MIT’s sustainability lab, Luke Truman lives his values through his job at Allagash Brewing, his volunteer work, and his daily life.
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Maine beer Allagash White makes a splash in new Stephen King movie
Fans of ‘Pet Sematary’ confirm that a bottle of the made-in-Maine beer makes an appearance in the film.
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Two Earth Day beers to be released Saturday in Portland
Foundation Brewing and Orono Brewing will release IPAs at an event at The Thirsty Pig. Proceeds will benefit local clean water projects.
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Novare Res is the best beer bar in New England, says USA Today
The Old Port beer bar was picked as the 5th-best beer bar in America by a panel of brew experts and USA Today readers.
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The Wrap: Everything from Colombian arepas to vegan doughnuts to a cider house
It’s April, and that means new restaurants and bars, from Kittery to Bar Harbor, are starting to open for the season.