Pair Maine-made cheeses with a colorful cranberry, ginger and lemon chutney.
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Retail renaissance: Maine’s new old general stores
The rise in small markets is born out of “buy local” and the growth in farming in the state, with plenty of nostalgia thrown in.
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What’s That? Bobbins for a spinning wheel
These simple-looking spools are part of a larger tool – a spinning wheel – used to spin sheep, alpaca, rabbit and other natural fiber (more experienced folks can even spin dog and cat hair!) into yarn. Despite its simple design, a spinning wheel has many moving parts. The bobbin, which collects single strands of twisted […]
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Pan dulce reminds moms of cherished past, sweet present
The Mexican buns also give them a meaningful baking experience with their sons.
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Homegrown: Baxter’s Fine Candies
Grandma wouldn’t recognize these sophisticated drops.
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Maine Gardener: Last-minute gifts a gardener would prize
Try the new ‘Flora Illustrata’ or an essential lopper.
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Meet Andy Meyer: Efficiency Maine manager lights our way to energy-smart homes
The agency’s residential program offers lots of ways to save.
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Maine Gardener: Bring life, and maybe even health, into your home with array of plants
Houseplants add humidity to dry air and may even filter toxins.
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What’s That: Niddy Noddy
If you hand spin fiber into yarn, you’ll know exactly why this skein-measuring tool is so handy. It is used to both measure the length of a skein of yarn and to wrap it into those nicely twisted logs you often see at local yarn shops, farmers markets and craft fairs. The simple tool has […]
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Maine to gain 2 poultry processing plants
The USDA-inspected facilities may spur production and expand the market for Maine birds.