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What food expiration dates really mean – and when to ignore them

by Dino Grandoni The Washington Post May 17, 2023May 17, 2023

Last week, a group of lawmakers, including Rep. Chellie Pingree, 1st District, reintroduced a bill called the Food Date Labeling Act meant to reduce food waste by standardizing date labels on food products.

Business, Food, Local & State

The Wrap: A gold medal for Lone Pine, Cajun food coming to North Deering

by Tim Cebula May 17, 2023May 16, 2023

Also, Broken Arrow closes to replace key staff, Maine Food Convergence hosts online talks Thursday and a seafood festival is planned in Brunswick.

Business, Food

The Wrap: New owners reopening former Legion Square Market in South Portland

by Tim Cebula May 10, 2023May 10, 2023

Also, 2 Portland bars nominated for prestigious Spirited Awards, Chase’s Daily bounces back in Belfast, and more.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education

Lewiston school team wins state cooking competition for 2nd year

by Vanessa Paolella April 25, 2023April 25, 2023

Judges had little else but praise for all the dishes they tasted during the annual cooking competition and was a tough decision to name a winner.

Business, Local & State

Ranchers and farmers in Maine face bottleneck getting meat products to consumers

by Christopher Wheelock April 16, 2023April 20, 2023

Bill in U.S. Senate could make it easier to sell meats locally; owners of a mid-sized ranch offer their views, concerns.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn

Val’s Drive-In in Lewiston reopens for the season

by Christopher Wheelock April 13, 2023April 14, 2023

LEWISTON — Seasonal businesses across the area are opening up for the season. Val’s Drive-In at 925 Sabattus St. is among them, posting on social media that it opened Wednesday. Val’s has been a fixture in the city since 1959, serving up its all-American fare with a Maine bent. Owner Chris Lawrence said the menu […]