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Business, Food

Farmers markets are faring well during the pandemic

by Meredith Goad September 6, 2020September 5, 2020

Farmers report they are seeing fewer customers, but that people are buying more.

Food

An increased appetite for local food keeps farm stores bustling

by Emma Sorkin Staff Writer July 12, 2020July 9, 2020

The farms are also trying harder to reach customers directly, updating websites and holding sales.

Food, Green Plate Special, Recipes

Green Plate Special: Finally! A way to preserve an early summer garlic scape haul

by Christine Burns Rudalevige June 28, 2020May 15, 2026

This versatile scape condiment can be drizzled on crostini, turned into salad dressing or used to sauce pasta.

Business, Food

The Wrap: LB Kitchen West closes permanently

by Meredith Goad May 27, 2020May 26, 2020

The food truck park in Wells will open June 4, and you can now buy Holy Donuts at Hannaford.

Business, Food, News

Farmers markets move outdoors to bigger spaces, with new rules

by Peggy Grodinsky May 2, 2020May 1, 2020

Their role has changed, too, from social gathering to an essential service during the pandemic.

Coastal Journal

Sande’s Picks: Fat Boy opens under new ownership

by Sande Updegraph May 1, 2020April 29, 2020

It’s spring and the new owner, Mike Jerome, will be opening Fat Boy at 111 Bath Road very soon for the season. Jerome is also co-owner of the Brunswick Portland Pie Co. on Maine Street and Bolos Kitchen, Cantina & Candlepin in Brunswick. He is opening Fat Boy with a limited menu, including old favorites […]