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Cooking at the Cove: Make pasta night count with fabulous fall flavors

by Karen Schneider October 29, 2021October 26, 2021

I do love pasta, although I don’t often indulge. But when I do, I want to make it count. The tasty components of this main dish go together quickly and have some flexibility. Winter squash can sub for the potatoes, and pancetta, prosciutto or even leftover ham instead of bacon can be added to the […]

Marc Meyers to become Bath’s permanent city manager

by Kathleen O'Brien October 27, 2021October 29, 2021

Bath announced Marc Meyers will become the permanent city manager beginning Wednesday, Nov. 3 after he served as interim city manager following Peter Owen’s retirement in late August. Meyers served as Owen’s assistant city manager from 2018 to August 2021, but Meyers’ tenure in Bath dates back nearly a decade. He was hired as the […]

Coastal Journal, Times Record

Brunswick Salvation Army store permanently closes amid labor shortage

by C. Thacher Carter and Kathleen O'Brien October 27, 2021October 29, 2021

The second-hand nonprofit store is among the latest businesses in the Bath-Brunswick area to close or scale back operations — a situation brought on by a lack of employees.

Coastal Journal, Times Record

Survey shows Brunswick residents want more walking access, green space at Cook’s Corner

by C. Thacher Carter October 26, 2021November 9, 2021

The survey is part of an ongoing revitalization effort for the Cook’s Corner area, a commercial part of Brunswick dominated by strip malls and chain stores.

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

Sande’s Picks: Stay warm this fall with cozy outdoor dining

by Sande Updegraph October 22, 2021October 19, 2021

During this beautiful fall weather there are still several outdoor dining experiences with heaters for chilly evenings. Some also take reservations. All of the outdoor dining is weather permitting, of course. Freeport Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen and Topside Tavern, 88 Main St., 865-9835, open daily noon-8 p.m., with fire pits at street level. The Broad […]

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

Cooking at the Cove: Fight fall chill with aromatic vegan soup

by Karen Schneider October 22, 2021October 19, 2021

This is the time of year when I start preparing my favorite cold-weather foods and African Peanut Soup is one of my top favorites. Aromatic and healthy, this vegan recipe is a standout that will warm you up on even the coldest days to come. Adjust the spices to your liking and serve with the […]

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

Cooking at the Cove: Shrimp stir-fry on the fly

by Karen Schneider October 15, 2021October 12, 2021

We all have those meals that we make on the fly and don’t even have to think about. A little of this mixed with a little of that, and we like it so much, we put it on repeat week after week, year after year. Quickie Shrimp Stir-fry is one of them. I first began […]

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

Sande’s Picks: A toast to fall wine sails on Casco Bay

by Sande Updegraph October 15, 2021October 12, 2021

Erica Archer has planned a series of sailing and sipping adventures around Casco Bay this month. Archer, who is the owner of Wine Wise Events and is a sommelier and wine educator, believes that knowledge about wine is enhanced through tasting experiences, especially with food. Wine sails operate every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Oct. […]