Many people tell Meredith Goad that she has the best job in Maine, and most of the time she agrees. Maine has a crazy appetite for food stories, and it’s Meredith’s job to satisfy those cravings with juicy tales from chefs, food producers, local farms, and the state’s fast-growing restaurant scene. Her work appears in Wednesday’s Business section and the Sunday Food & Dining section, and occasionally, but not as often as she’d like, on the front page. A native of Memphis, Tenn., Meredith shamelessly flaunts her knowledge of good barbecue in front of her Yankee friends. She earned a bachelor of science degree in wildlife biology from Colorado State University, then studied science writing at the University of Missouri, where she received a master’s degree in journalism. She spent the first 20 years of her career covering science and environmental news, then switched to features in 2004, just as Portland’s food scene was taking off. Her own most memorable meal? Back in the 1980s, on assignment in Finland, she shared a dinner of reindeer and Russian vodka with Maryland’s governor and a bunch of hungry scientists. Meredith lives in Portland, but spends much of her time off back in Tennessee - either visiting family, or in online archives, researching her family’s history.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2017
Maine man tackles commercial fishing – without a net
Tim Rider’s small-scale commercial operation – the only full-time one in New England pulling in groundfish by rod and reel – may just be a model for a sustainable future at sea.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2017
Three Maine members of Congress criticize Trump’s order
Sen. Susan Collins calls the worldwide refugee ban ‘overly broad’ and a spokesman for Sen. Angus King says the latest action compromises national security.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2017
Two Kittery restaurants join ‘sanctuary’ movement to protect immigrant workers
Though owner Michael Landgarten hires workers who have visas, he believes there is ‘considerable fear’ about deportations in an industry that relies on immigrant workers.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2017
This year, why not ask your Valentine to move in – to your gingerbread Luv Shak?
Mug Buddy cookies perch on the top of a cup of coffee or tea and are a sweet alternative to chocolate.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2017
Here’s where another new brewery will be in Portland
GoodFire Brewery will open in June in Portland’s East Bayside neighborhood.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2017
More Portland food trucks switch from diesel to dining rooms
The businesses are converting their operations to brick-and-mortar restaurants at a fast pace, giving residents even more dining options.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2017
Mainely Wraps to reopen in South Portland on Thursday
The new location will serve breakfast and is giving away gift cards, lunches and wraps on opening day.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2017
David’s Restaurant to close while it updates decor, systems
Chef/owner David Turin said the redesign will include ‘some whimsical modern industrial design elements’ and better ventilation.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2017
Portsmouth chef fuses ethnic influences with New England cuisine
Berwick resident Evan Mallett, owner of the Black Trumpet restaurant, gathers flavors from other cultures while staying true to local ingredients.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2017
Portland restaurant Roustabout closes abruptly
The Italian-American eatery on Washington Avenue announces on social media that it has served its final meal.
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