We, the people Exhibits/Galleries Alison Bramhall of Festive Fish: RE/MAX Shoreline Cafe, lower level at 88 Middle St., Portland, through August. “A Moment in Time: Select Photographs from Jill Koufman”: Maine Mead Works, 51 Washington Ave., Portland. Free. “Cosmopolitan Stylings of Mildred and Madeleine Burrage”: Maine Historical Society, Congress Street, Portland. To visit, see mainehistory.org […]
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Arts Calendar: Aug. 5-13
Exhibits/Galleries Alison Bramhall of Festive Fish: RE/MAX Shoreline Cafe, lower level at 88 Middle St., Portland, through August. “Cosmopolitan Stylings of Mildred and Madeleine Burrage”: Maine Historical Society, Congress Street, Portland. To visit, see mainehistory.org for admission fees, timed ticketing and latest COVID policies. On view to Sept. 24. John Whalley: “Short Stories”: Greenhut Galleries, […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Chill out on sultry summer days
Recently, I whirled up all three of these fruit soups in my blender in less than an hour, poured them into Mason jars and put them into the fridge to chill. (The strawberry wine soup can also be frozen right in the jar or even made into popsicles!) For those among you who are skeptics, […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A molto bene Italian repast
This is an easy Italian meal that’s not only lighter than a pasta-pumped-up version but includes plenty of veggies. There’s zucchini and carrots in the flavorful Italian-inspired sauce for the main dish, corn in the polenta and a lovely gathering of fresh, green, crunchy textures in the lemon-struck salad. These spring flavors combined with succulent […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Healthy menu features best veggie burgers ever
Those veggie burgers from the freezer department at the grocery store are OK if you’re in a hurry. However, if you want a truly delicious veggie burger that’s nothing like you’ve ever had before, take the time to make up these savory patties. These can be baked and kept in the freezer to reheat as […]
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Sande’s Picks: Spring is here and Easter buffets are back
With pandemic restrictions easing, buffets have returned to several local restaurants, at least for the Easter holiday. Harraseeket Inn is hosting its Easter Grand Buffet April 17 with all the traditional items, including all-you-can-eat lobster and baked ham. Two seatings are available at noon and 2 p.m. $105/adults, $55/ages 6-12. Children 5 and under are […]
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Sande’s Picks: It’s full steam ahead for Maine Maple Sunday Weekend
Celebration is the word for all of the activities around Maine maple syrup. Maine is the third-largest producer of maple syrup in the country and Maine Maple Sunday Weekend March 26-27 is crammed with sweetness at sugarhouses offering samples, demonstrations, games, tours, music and more. There is a map of participating producers at MaineMapleProducers.com/events but […]
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Arts Calendar: March 25-April 2
Auditions Maine State Music Theatre open call st 22 Elm St., Brunswick, for ages 12-18, Thursday, March 31, 4-8 p.m.; ages 5-18, Friday, April 1, 4-8 p.m.; adults, teens and children ages 5 and up Saturday, April 2, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. See msmt.org/local-maine-auditions for details. Exhibits/Galleries “Reflections”: solo show by Brooke Lambert, Union of […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A wee meal from the west of Ireland
We can’t let St. Patrick’s Day go by without a bit of a celebration. Since my roots are in County Clare, I have come to acknowledge the day with some delicacies from that part of the isle where some of the world’s best salmon can be found and where fresh veg from the farmers’ market […]
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Sande’s Picks: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with food, drink and music
There are several area venues that are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Thursday, March 17, with events ranging from live music to specialty food and drink. A whiskey tasting will be offered at the Falmouth Country Club from 6-8 p.m. Sommelier Erica Archer will curate five fine whiskeys from around the world, accompanied by Executive Chef […]