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    June 23, 2010

    Natural Foodie: Food festival serves up something for everyone

    Whether you’re a hardcore vegan, an on-again-off-again vegetarian or an omnivore looking to eat more plant-based meals, Saturday’s Vegetarian and Vegan Food Festival will serve up something to chew on. “There are plenty of opportunities for people to get their feet wet if they’re thinking about a plant-based diet,” said Beth Gallie, the co-chair of […]

  • Published
    June 20, 2010

    Society Notebook: Guitar heroes

    Five up-and-coming innovators of the area’s creative economy win the coveted strings at Wednesday’s Entreverge event.

  • Published
    June 17, 2010

    Take a CD party, add audience improv, and you get…

    Don’t leave your instrument at home if you plan to attend the 86 Ensemble CD-release party tonight. Held at Space Gallery in Portland, the event features a jazz and spoken-word performance followed by an open call for everyone in the house to join the band for a free-for-all set of improvisation. The all-ages party showcases […]

  • Published
    June 16, 2010

    Natural Foodie: Season’s fleeting, but organic berries abound in Maine

    Strawberry season – one of the sweetest times of year – is upon us, which means now is the moment to snatch up their fleeting goodness. In another month or so, nature’s candy store continues to throw open its doors as blueberries begin to ripen on Maine farms. Each year at this time, I’m reminded […]

  • Published
    June 15, 2010

    5 local businesses to receive awards Wednesday

    PROPEL, the young professional arm of the Portland Regional Chamber, gives the awards for innovation and contribution to the local economy.

  • Published
    June 12, 2010

    Local flavor puts Portland in national travel spotlight

    Two popular magazines tout the city’s vibrant arts and culinary scene.

  • Published
    June 10, 2010

    Et Cetera: Suit alors!

    Shimmy into the season’s hot new swimwear styles.

  • Published
    June 9, 2010

    Candidates’ backers show party spirit

    This story was corrected. Raymond Brunyanszki owns the Camden Harbour Inn.   I may not know much about politics, but I know a good party when I see one, and I had the pleasure of seeing a number of them last evening. Tuesday was an epic night for soirees, with all of the Democratic and […]

  • Published
    June 9, 2010

    Natural Foodie: New cafe and bakery lets local food speak for itself

    In a town that can’t get enough of Maine-grown eats, the new Local Sprouts Cafe & Bomb Diggity Bakery is sure to garner numerous fans. Thanks to the efforts of more than 200 volunteers, the restaurant opened on Friday in the former University of Southern Maine dorm on Congress Street, and has been serving locally […]

  • Published
    June 8, 2010

    Standish dancer steps toward nationwide spotlight

    Zack Betty, a Bonny Eagle senior, makes it to the Las Vegas callbacks of ‘So You Think You Can Dance.’