Many see seafood farming as a vital practice to feed the world, but others take issue with its environmental impacts.
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With larger space under contract, Fork Food Lab charts a new course
The shared commercial kitchen on Parris Street in Portland is under contract to buy a much bigger space in South Portland, but the move is not yet a done deal.
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Maine CDC urges disposal of Hardie’s crabmeat over salmonella infections
Four Mainers and one New Hampshire resident contracted salmonellosis after eating crabmeat from Hardie’s Crabmeat in Deer Isle, the CDC said.
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Commentary: Question 3 a common-sense effort to secure the right to grow our own food
If you want a more ecologically sound and economically free and just food system, vote ‘yes.’
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Path cleared for food truck court in downtown Biddeford
The City Council approved ordinance changes to allow for food trucks and carts on a city-owned lot that has been vacant for 15 years.
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Hannaford opens ‘virtual convenience store’ with fast delivery
Customers can use the Instacart third-party shopping service to order groceries for 30-minute delivery.
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After brief reopening, Portland Greek restaurant Emilitsa closes for good
The restaurant, which struggled last year because of the pandemic, had just reopened in early August.
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Maine Food Festival and Craft Expo set for Oct. 9 at Topsham Fairgrounds
The Maine Food Festival and Craft Expo will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Topsham Fairgrounds, highlighting the area’s best food varieties and juried craft vendors. The festival also features craft beer, cocktails, a bacon-eating contest and a variety of entertainment for the whole family. Advance general admission is $10. […]
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Maine’s restaurant labor shortage intensifies as student employees return to school
Some businesses are cutting back operating hours to deal with the sudden loss of workers.
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Maine Voices: Opening my mind and my palate has delicious results
A taste of mulberries in a New York botanical garden introduces a Portland resident to the idea of growing them at home.