Average heating oil price dips amid milder weather Maine’s average heating oil cost fell slightly over the past week as temperatures remained unseasonably warm. Maine energy officials said the average price in Tuesday’s oil dealer survey was $3.57 per gallon, down 2 pennies from last week. Ken Fletcher of the Governor’s Office of Energy Independence […]
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Sears to close up to 120 Sears, Kmart stores
Weak holiday sales force the retailer to raise cash, fueling speculation about its ability to survive.
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Coaches critical of new weight classes
– By PAUL BETIT Staff Writer High school wrestling’s new weight classes are meeting with mixed reviews. Maine operates under rules issued by the National Federation of High School Associations, and this season the national organization added 4 pounds to the lightest of its 14 weight classes, removed one of the middleweight divisions and added […]
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Appel on wine: To iconoclasts and what they bring to the table
Talk about happy coincidences. I just got the new Tom Waits album, “Bad As Me,” and am busy wearing out my Victrola needle delving deep inside its treasures. Meanwhile, I’ve spent the past couple of days savoring one of the more surprising wines of my year, Randall Grahm’s Ca’ Del Solo Dolcetto 2007, from Monterey, […]
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Spread the word: Mustard’s a cinch
Lately, I’ve been on a homemade mustard kick. Think mustard, and your thoughts might veer first toward the bright yellow stuff in a squeeze bottle. Or maybe you prefer something a little less mild, as you reach for your favorite brand of Dijon or a spicy whole grain. But have you ever tried making mustard […]
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Slam dunk: sinfully good fondue, sans sin
Want a trick for starting the year off on a fun and healthy note? Drag out the fondue pot! Fondue is a casual and social way to celebrate. The trouble is, fondue — especially cheese fondue — can be incredibly unhealthy. A classic fondue starts with rich cheeses blended with a little spice and some […]
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The Maine Ingredient: No waffling on this topic: It’s what’s for breakfast (or dinner)
Waffles are a favorite in our house, and while I am still a fan of the plain, lacey discs that can be dressed up with nuts, berries, flavored whipped cream and of course maple syrup, our family has diverged into other realms. There are all sorts of combinations we’ve dreamed up, and I share the […]
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It’s a very full menu of dining-out options for New Year’s Eve/Day
Looking for something to do to celebrate New Year’s? Lots of Maine restaurants are hosting special dinners, parties and other events both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. BACK BAY GRILL, 65 Portland St., Portland, will have a four-course dinner NYE for $85 per person. 772-8833; backbaygrill.com BAR LOLA, 100 Congress St., Portland, […]
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Flaky biscuits are pure golden
These two recipes — one calling for butter, the other for yogurt and heavy cream — are a snap.
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Feeling lucky?
Some say what you eat on Jan. 1 can have a bearing on whether the next 12 months will be filled with good fortune … or not.