Town officials say they plan to discuss taking ownership of Little Mark Island Monument.
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.
The Wrap: The Great Lost Bear changes hands, Rose Foods reinstates indoor seating
Also, Grand Central Wine Bar opening in Sebago, Congdon’s After Dark starts its seventh season and Portland Wine Week is set for June.
Maine’s unemployment rate hit 2.4% in April, an all-time low
It’s the lowest it has been since the state Department of Labor began recording the statistic in 1976.
Former pro baseball manager has become prolific restaurateur, now with Westbrook sports bar
Since 2016, Alex Markakis and his partner have launched local restaurants and bars at an impressive pace. And at 31, he’s just getting started.
The Wrap: A gold medal for Lone Pine, Cajun food coming to North Deering
Also, Broken Arrow closes to replace key staff, Maine Food Convergence hosts online talks Thursday and a seafood festival is planned in Brunswick.
Eat & Run: The Garden Bar is bowling over Biddeford
The build-your-own bowl concept in the Pepperell Mill opened in early May and seems off to a strong start.
The Wrap: New owners reopening former Legion Square Market in South Portland
Also, 2 Portland bars nominated for prestigious Spirited Awards, Chase’s Daily bounces back in Belfast, and more.
Fork Food Lab moving to larger South Portland location amid insatiable appetite for services
The new space will allow for 30 new businesses to join its 60 existing members this summer, with more to come.
Monument Square art market returning for second season
Artists, makers and other vendors will set up Fridays in downtown Portland, starting next month.
A fresh batch of food trucks opens restaurants
Emboldened by their successes and encouraged by their customers, several area food truck operators are opening brick-and-mortar spaces this season.