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PublishedMarch 12, 2023
Recycled bourbon barrels are adding value, and savor, to the maple syrup industry
The barrels get re-used. The maple syrup gets gorgeously flavored. Win-win.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2023
New Hampshire reverses itself, OK’s alcohol sales on Downeaster, for now
State officials are working on a way around a law that forbids serving alcohol that hasn't been purchased in the state. In the meantime, the Downeaster will have an exemption while it travels 35 miles of rails in the state.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2023
Tap Lines: Czech lagers from the comfort of Maine
Local breweries are using imported hops and borrowed techniques to make Czech-inspired lagers.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2023
Food-forward cocktails are in fashion for upscale bar programs
Echoing a national trend, savvy area bartenders are working savory foods into cocktails in ever-more surprising ways. 'If the drinks don't talk to the food and the food doesn't talk to the drinks, there's no cohesion," says a restaurant GP.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2023
To-go alcoholic drinks may be here to stay
Despite objections from public health advocates, a legislative committee voted Wednesday in favor of permanently legalizing the pandemic-era practice of to-go cocktails, wine, and beer.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2023
Bar Guide: A new lease on life for Andy’s Old Port Pub in Portland
The new owners, John and Tanya Lowell, offer soccer, live music and friendly service.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2023
Cavalier attitudes about vaping, marijuana raise fears about teen health
Smoking and drinking have declined among Maine youths in recent years, but the percentage of high schoolers who said they vaped in the past 30 days rose from 16.8% in 2015 to 30.2% in 2019.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2023
As more Mainers ditch booze, some Midcoast watering holes expand mocktail offerings
Bars in Bath and Brunswick embrace a sobriety trend by adding more alcohol-free options to their menus.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2022
‘Twas a greener night before Christmas
Out with the sugar plums, in with the recycled wrapping paper. (But we do like that renewable-energy-powered reindeer vehicle.)
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PublishedNovember 6, 2022
Green Plate Special: Your used wine corks can be transformed into useful new products
Locally, two places will accept them, from individuals and businesses, so they can be reused.
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