Brewers in our area and throughout the state regularly release new beers made with varying formulas and produce different flavors, colors and mouthfeels. These new releases may coincide with or celebrate a holiday or season, and their flavors reflect that celebration. Here are some new products from local brewers. Maine Beer Company in Freeport has […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Fancy but easy for mom’s special day
How did Mother’s Day sneak up on us so quickly? Just in case you haven’t made a plan quite yet, here’s a menu with ingredients that are accessible, not too expensive and easy to prepare. There’s no hocus-pocus here and no huge time commitment, either. You can spend most of the day how you should […]
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Sande’s Picks: Spring and outdoor farmers markets return
The grass is greening, the birds are singing and it’s time to move the local markets from their winter quarters to the fresh outdoors. Here are some venues for fresh local foods: Brunswick The Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust returns to Crystal Springs Farm, 277 Pleasant Hill Road, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday from […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Put these three recipes in your back pocket
Here we have a threesome of recipes to serve together for a meal or separately when you need a snack. These are the kinds of ideas that are handy to have in the back pocket of your brain for trotting out as needed. Whether you’re looking for a munchie for a Netflix night, last-minute guests […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A molto bene Italian repast
This is an easy Italian meal that’s not only lighter than a pasta-pumped-up version but includes plenty of veggies. There’s zucchini and carrots in the flavorful Italian-inspired sauce for the main dish, corn in the polenta and a lovely gathering of fresh, green, crunchy textures in the lemon-struck salad. These spring flavors combined with succulent […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Dishes to enhance your Easter feast
Easter has always been a favorite holiday, especially now with small grandchildren on hand excited for their Easter baskets and the traditional egg hunt. Since I would rather hang out with them than spend too much time in the kitchen, I like to prepare all I can ahead of time. Except for the vegetables, these […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Healthy menu features best veggie burgers ever
Those veggie burgers from the freezer department at the grocery store are OK if you’re in a hurry. However, if you want a truly delicious veggie burger that’s nothing like you’ve ever had before, take the time to make up these savory patties. These can be baked and kept in the freezer to reheat as […]
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Sande’s Picks: Spring is here and Easter buffets are back
With pandemic restrictions easing, buffets have returned to several local restaurants, at least for the Easter holiday. Harraseeket Inn is hosting its Easter Grand Buffet April 17 with all the traditional items, including all-you-can-eat lobster and baked ham. Two seatings are available at noon and 2 p.m. $105/adults, $55/ages 6-12. Children 5 and under are […]
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RSU 1 hands over old Morse High School building to Bath
Bath officially took over the old high school building on April 1, 14 months after classes moved to a new $75 million school. Later this year, the city council will examine plans to repurpose the building into housing and a new fire station.
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High utility costs drive increase in RSU 1’s proposed budget
Phippsburg would see the highest jump in the towns’ allocation to the district at 10.15%, while the increase for Woolwich would be less than a percent at .82%.