Today Traditional bean supper, 5 to 7 p.m., optional concert follows. Curtis Room, Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath. Per person: $10. Call 442-8637. Friday Friday lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Haddock chowder: $7; lobster roll: $7; egg salad: $4; other items available; free […]
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Pet Pourri, July 13, 2011
ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY Animal Welfare Society adoptable pets and volunteers, as well as Nestle representatives, will be at the Walmart on Main Street in Sanford from noon to 4 p.m. July 22. The following pets are available. Dallas is a low-key cat that loves to find a place to perch and take in all her […]
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Honor Rolls, Greely High School, July 13, 2011
Greely High School Fourth Quarter Grade 12 – High Honors: Peter Bailinson, Sarah Howard, Julia Isaacson, Rebecca Littlefield; Honors: Jeffrey Aalber, Margaret Bower, Lindsey Burton, Emily Christensen, Joseph Crenshaw, Meaghan Crowley, Katherine Harrington, Chelsea Hickey, Emily Hill, Michelle Kahn, Stella Keck, Josh King, Jessica Lalumioere,, Emma MacMullan, Samuel Mason, Andrew Milburn, Elizabeth Morrone, Taylor Nielsen, […]
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College Notes, July 13, 2011
Graduations Clark University, Worcester, Mass.: Benjamin Stuart, Cumberland; Gwendolyn Hayes, magna cum laude, Arundel; Whitney Adams, Windham; Luke Nye, magna cum laude, Old Orchard Beach; Kate Saccone, summa cum laude, Pownal; Marie Sirois, Saco; Patrick O’Neil, magna cum laude, Topsham; Jill Johnson, summa cum laude, Westbrook; Yonatan Melamed, summa cum laude, John Cannon, magna cum […]
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Blood Drives, July 13, 2011
The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Congregational Church of Bristol. Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friendly’s Restaurant, Brunswick 2 to 7 p.m., Community School, Vinalhaven Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Hall, Berwick 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aubuchon Hardware, Raymond […]
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Births, July 13, 2011
Maine Medical Center Drew Calen Pedersen, born June 15 to Brian and Rebekah Goode (Backshaw) Pedersen, Norway. Grandparents: Katharine Goode and Robert Goode, South Portland; Lucy Pedersen and David Pedersen, Gray. Great Grandparent: Doris Radley, Gorham. Mid Coast Hospital Parker Lawrence Clark, born June 13 to Brandon Clark and Vanessa Brooks, Bath. Grandparents: […]
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Looking for nirvana in a noodle? Make your own
While the process is much like watching paint dry, the final product is chewy – and heavenly.
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Maine Ingredient: Roasting red peppers revs up the romesco
While canned or jarred roasted red peppers are readily found in the grocery store, the extra effort to roast your own will give back to you tenfold in the romesco recipe I share with you today. Roasting red peppers at home is easy. A flame is best and most flavorful, although I’ve roasted peppers over […]
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Natural Foodie: Kids & kale?
Anyone who believes preschoolers won’t eat broccoli or kale, let alone try tempeh or quinoa, needs to take a trip to the Youth & Family Outreach daycare center in Portland.
During the past six months, the center has completely revamped its menus, eliminating processed foods in favor of whole and locally grown foods prepared from scratch.
The center serves children from 6 weeks to 5 years old and offers breakfast, lunch and a snack each day.
Five-year-old Nunga Zangada recently tried gazpacho for the first time. “I liked it a lot,” she said. “And I ate the fruits and I liked the salad.”
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Food & Dining Dispatches, July 13, 2011
PORTLAND Purchase your tickets now for Harvest on the Harbor Tickets are on sale for this year’s Harvest on the Harbor food festival. The event will take place Oct. 20-22 at Ocean Gateway. Events include the Ultimate Seafood Splash ($55), the Grand Tasting on the Harbor ($75), the Maine Lobster Chef of the Year Competition […]