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Sande’s Picks: Aroma Joe’s hopped up over new menu items

by Sande Updegraph February 4, 2022February 2, 2022

Aroma Joe’s is now offering new, custom-blended, organic Berry Hibiscus, Lemongrass Green, Mint, Earl Grey and Breakfast teas. It has also launched new Egg Bites, one with veggies and another made with egg whites and cheese. The local Aroma Joe’s are located at 156 Pleasant St., Brunswick, and 135 Leeman Highway, Bath. Aroma Joe’s in […]

Cooking at the Cove: Superb recipes for stuffed squash

by Karen Schneider February 4, 2022February 2, 2022

Raise your hand if herbalicious stuffing served in edible bowls appeals to you as we withstand these weeks of Arctic weather. I have used all sorts of sausage for the acorn squash stuffing and you can also try ground turkey if you prefer. Just up the amount of herbs to add more flavor. This stuffed […]

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Midcoast sexual assault advocacy group saw more clients in 2021, but worries still more are underserved

by John Terhune February 2, 2022February 9, 2022

The pandemic has had an impact on how clients can reach out for help and how the group can reach them, the executive director says.

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Bath synagogue celebrates 100 years

by John Terhune February 2, 2022February 2, 2022

On Jan. 31, members of Bath’s Beth Israel Congregation marched up Washington Street to their synagogue in a reenactment of the building’s dedication a century ago.

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Tradition or relic? School snow days face an uncertain future

by John Terhune January 31, 2022February 1, 2022

Snow days are a beloved tradition, but are they needed in the age of remote learning? Maine school districts have come to different conclusions.

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Cooking at the Cove: Easy and tasty dishes save the day

by Karen Schneider January 28, 2022January 25, 2022

My teenage granddaughters told me about this TikTok pasta bake recipe quite some time ago and I’ve just gotten around to trying it. I have to say, it’s simple and delicious, plus you can add your own flourishes to customize it to your taste. This pasta is filling and close to perfect on its own, […]

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Sande’s Picks: New stew helps Frontier fight food insecurity

by Sande Updegraph January 28, 2022January 25, 2022

Guests of The Frontier Café at Fort Andross in Brunswick invite guests to try a new stew and help address food insecurity at the same time. The cafe has expanded its light offerings to include Maine Coast Monkfish Stew, made using sustainably harvested monkfish caught by Maine fishermen. All proceeds from the sale of the […]

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New farm-based training course takes aim at two local issues

by John Terhune January 25, 2022

A pilot program from Merrymeeting Food Council and several partner organizations will try to address a labor shortage on Maine farms while helping low-income workers find steady jobs.