Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is an alliance between consumers and local farmers. It is an investment that we can all make in food production that has a guaranteed return in a few months. It is also an immediate way to support local businesses and give them cash flow when it is most needed. Many area […]
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The Wrap: Where to get take-out Easter dinner
Also, Congdon’s Doughnuts closes for the pandemic and Scattoloni Bakery closes for good.
Sande’s Picks: Innovative growers and retailers step up in response to virus
Access to and the safety of healthy food is becoming more challenging during the pandemic, but fortunately, growers and purveyors are becoming more creative. Farmers are still growing in winter houses, chickens are still laying, fishermen are still fishing and summer seeds are being planted. Consumer Supported Agriculture shares are even available now for the […]
Bath shipyard keeps local eateries afloat during virus outbreak
In total, 13 local restaurants supply about 5,000 lunches per day, according to BIW.
The Wrap: LeRoux Kitchen closes stores, Solo Cucina Market opens
The coronavirus outbreak closes some food-related businesses and forces others – including farms – to get creative.
Sande’s Picks: Support your local restaurants and breweries
Since restaurants and bars are now closed to in-house service, many are finding innovative ways to serve their customers and employees. Please try to be aware of how these local business friends can be supported while enjoying their delicious products and staying healthy. Many establishments are closed for a few weeks, so a check of […]
Lio restaurant in Portland closing – for now?
Two other restaurants owned by the same restaurant group remain open for takeout.
Our View: Don’t forget Maine food service workers when crisis ends
It’s important to shut down restaurants and bars to slow the growth of COVID-19, but it comes with a cost.
The Wrap: Virtual pop-up, and help for hungry students
The coronavirus outbreak has led to lots of community-building in the restaurant industry.
Sande’s Picks: Wolfe’s Neck Center Farm-to-Table Series
Summer is coming and with it the delightful seasonal tastings at Wolfe’s Neck Center, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport. Each event features a partner chef or restaurateur, “local, in-season produce and pasture-raised meats” and supports the center’s work to connect people to farming and food. All are only open to those 21 and older. Here is this […]