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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PublishedJuly 10, 2016
Anne D. Burt relishing role as climate change activist
At 71, she has spent many years passionately advocating for social, economic and environmental justice.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2016
Two more restaurants planned in downtown Portland
Exotic meatballs and fast-casual Asian fare are coming to the Old Port.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2016
Fish chowder brings back memories of an unconventional grandmother
Dorothy Wellington Britt knew how to cook and sew, but she could also paint, ride a horse through the Canadian Rockies and join in protests.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2016
Moxie Jelly has become a bestseller
The popular jelly will be available at the 2016 Moxie Festival next weekend
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PublishedJune 29, 2016
After the fast of Ramadan, Muslims will bring out the feast
Maine Muslims will soon celebrate Eid-al-Fitr with food, family, friends and giving.
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PublishedJune 24, 2016
Portland restaurant dinner to benefit Orlando victims’ families
David’s Opus 10 on Monument Square is hosting the July 12 event.
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PublishedJune 22, 2016
‘Reservationist’ on the hot seat as demand peaks at Fore Street
As the Portland restaurant celebrates its 20th year, it’s as hard as ever to secure one of the hottest tables of summer.
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PublishedJune 20, 2016
French bistro Petite Jacqueline reopens in new space
The restaurant has merged with the Portland Patisserie and is now located at 46 Market St.
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PublishedJune 19, 2016
Hand-appliquéd bags and wallets are inspired by nature
Artist Kate Prideaux uses recycled materials to create sea creatures and other animals out of upholstery fabric and vinyl
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PublishedJune 19, 2016
Maine farmers make a splash with water buffalo
The Farrar family of Appleton raise their herd for meat and milk, which come with a side order of bovine personality.
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