We asked a few experts why so many children’s books feature food.
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Maine restaurateur Dana Street wins James Beard Award
The founder of Fore Street, Scales, Standard Baking Co., and Street and Co., all in Portland, took home the Outstanding Restaurateur award.
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Portland council votes down plan to request payments from tax-exempt property owners
An amendment that would have stripped away the payments in favor of an annual report on tax-exempt property also failed.
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Maine’s Congolese community revels in African country’s World Cup berth
The state is home to a large Congolese diaspora, one that’s excited to see the Democratic Republic of the Congo play in its first World Cup game in 52 years Wednesday.
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Maine nonprofit’s show breaks down barriers in Portland this week
Maine Inside Out is holding a special performance in Portland for Juneteenth to amplify the voices of incarcerated people.
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6 Maine events include Portland Pride Parade, Monty Python’s ‘Spamalot’
Attend the Saco Arts Festival and catch a Beach Boys tribute in Lewiston.
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15 Maine summer festivals worth your plans
A busy, fun summer includes food, music and other types of festivals all over the state.
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7-run 5th inning lifts Sea Dogs past Fightin Phils
Portland blasts 3 home runs in the inning to take the series finale.
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Portland music fans fill Old Port for Resurgam Festival
The Maine Academy of Modern Music hosted its 5th annual music festival in the Old Port, showcasing the talents of kids as young as 8 years old.
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After 46 years, Maine’s first queer magazine is back in print, one last time
One final issue of Mainely Gay was printed this year as a way to commemorate the history of LGBTQ+ activism in the state.