Owners who had planned to reopen their dining rooms Monday say they weren’t given enough notice of the change, and the money and effort they’ve put into reopening is wasted.
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The Wrap: LB Kitchen West closes permanently
The food truck park in Wells will open June 4, and you can now buy Holy Donuts at Hannaford.
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Dine In Maine: What does a prestigious award nomination mean when your doors are closed?
It’s complicated.
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Sande’s Picks: White Cedar Inn features flavorful, creative breakfasts
Monica Kissane and Rock Nadeau have been the owners and innkeepers at the White Cedar Inn, 178 Main St., Freeport, since 2004. They are known for their flavorful and creative breakfast offerings; guests look forward to something innovative every morning. The bacon-spinach-tomato sandwich is a favorite year-round. Kissane characterizes it as “a simple, quick, immensely […]
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Maine fails to deliver online inspections as restaurants reopen in pandemic
Officials planned to update the state’s inspections database five years ago, but it still hasn’t happened.
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The Wrap: Drifters Wife closes indefinitely, online food drive launches May 28
The Portland restaurant ended take-out and has no set date for re-opening, but several other Maine restaurants have launched take-out programs.
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Sande’s Picks: Freeport tavern shares Irish soda bread recipe – and the story behind it
Nancy Kieran, who co-owns the Kendall Tavern Inn B&B, at 213 Main St., Freeport, with Mark Provost, shared a wonderful story and recipe that will provide warmth and comfort while we are staying at home. “This recipe for Irish Soda Bread is from my friend Donna Wallace. Donna has known me since I was born; […]
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Tourism groups ask Mills to reconsider 14-day quarantine as summer approaches
The industry is worried about a collapse of Maine’s multibillion-dollar tourism economy, but the state says a quarantine is the only tool it has to stop the coronavirus’ spread from Northeast hot spots.
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Sande’s Picks: Brunswick Inn owner-chef shares scone recipe
Several local chefs have sent some of their favorite and easy recipes for comfort cooking while we are staying at home and staying well. This week’s is from Eileen Hornor, owner and chef of the Brunswick Inn at 165 Park Row. “The most popular breakfast treat at the inn is the always-comforting scone. I sometimes […]
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The Wrap: Bam Bam gets air time, Arabica shuffles around and more comes to the curb
Plus, new owners for Long Island’s convenience store and an opportunity to time travel.