Shopping
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PublishedDecember 17, 2017
The truth about your online shopping carbon footprint
The shipping news might surprise you.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2017
Maine Voices: Amazon-Whole Foods deal helps to make the case for co-ops
It remains unclear the extent to which Whole Foods will change with the Amazon buyout.
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PublishedJune 21, 2017
Arundel farm soon to roll out its vegan, organic, local-food meal kits
BEEP Box testers report ease of cooking, a variety of interesting recipes, and foods that you would never have thought of on your own.
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PublishedApril 2, 2017
August Avantaggio brings local meats to downtown Damariscotta
Riverside Butcher Co. is his answer to a Maine food dilemma (and to heritage).
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PublishedMarch 2, 2017
Commentary: In era of internet-connected toys, cuddly teddy bear could be spying
A cybersecurity expert warns a malicious person could figured out how to communicate with the kids.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2017
Commentary: Don’t let politics invade your closet or your refrigerator
We seem headed toward an economy of red brands and blue brands with no common ground.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2017
Small neighborhood groceries in Portland offer local fare, gourmet specialties
These stores give customers a speedy alternative to the supermarket where they can get locally sourced, organic food – and stay for friendly conversation.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2017
Fundraiser nets $8,000 for Milestone Foundation’s effort to fight addiction, homelessness
Nearly four dozen Portland retailers donated a portion of their sales on Nov. 26 for Shop for a Cause Day.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2016
Alan Caron: Holding on to the spirit of Christmas
The spectacle of consumerism detracts from the meaning of the holiday.