Is a half-hour lunch break best for Maine students?

Tim Cebula Staff Writer

Tim Cebula has been a food writer and editor for 23 years. A former correspondent for The Boston Globe food section, his work has appeared in Time, Health, Food & Wine, CNN.com, and Boston magazine, among other publications. He is also a former judge for both the restaurant and journalism portions of the James Beard Awards. He was most recently senior editor at Cooking Light magazine, where he worked for 13 years. Tim lives in Old Orchard Beach.

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March 24, 2023

Is a half-hour lunch break best for Maine students?

Some say a proposed mandate for 30-minute lunch periods would be better for students’ nutrition, while others argue that it would create more opportunity for trouble.
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March 22, 2023

Ruby’s restaurant won’t be opening on Congress Street after all

The owners say they intend to return to Portland ‘when the time is right.’
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March 22, 2023

A kebab cooking class for Ramadan

Whether you’re looking to break the daily fast in style or just want to cook superior skewers, the Muslim shish kebab experts at Layalina in Biddeford have you covered.
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March 22, 2023

The Wrap: Maples bakery to close in Yarmouth

Also, the Lost Kitchen opens its postcard reservation system, a Union winemaker judges a wine and spirits competition in France, and more.
Published
March 17, 2023

Westbrook teen center’s culinary program teaches knife skills and life skills

The 5-year-old program at My Place Teen Center gives students a sense of accomplishment, knowledge about nutrition and workplace experience.
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March 15, 2023

The Wrap: Biddeford Restaurant Week gets underway with charity soup event

Also, Bite Into Maine is working on its first brick-and-mortar Portland location, Batson River will hold a second annual bartending competition, Prairie Baking Co. plans to open a cafe this summer, and more.
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March 8, 2023

The Wrap: Soon-to-open Papi wins at Spirit Quest, Mexican cuisine coming to West End

Also, Thirsty Pig showcases Maine’s seven newest breweries, and professional summits explore the worlds of seafood and craft beer.
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March 7, 2023

Maple syrup producers optimistic about season’s sap run

Warm weather last month allowed for early runs of what some farms report was a particularly tasty product.
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March 1, 2023

The Wrap: Ugly Duckling wins Incredible Breakfast Cook-Off as Maine Restaurant Week launches

Also, a Portland pub is featured on a new ghost-hunter show, Soul Food Paradise plans a second location, Sacred Profane gets props from Punch, and Forbes Travel Guide gives Cliff House Maine four stars.
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February 20, 2023

Eat & Run: With Boka’s bowls, you can now eat healthily in Old Orchard Beach

The new restaurant, housed in the former China Eatery on Ocean Park Road, opened in December.