food

Published
May 31, 2022

Lottery will determine which food trucks can operate in Eastern Prom park

Some are worried about the impact on business if they're not selected for 1 of the 10 spots on Cutter Street in the city's pilot program.
Published
May 29, 2022

No shell, big shock: Maine lobster rolls fetch record prices this season

Lobster lovers can expect to pay in excess of $40 for a single roll at some of the state's most popular summer eateries. The average price is closer to $30.
Published
May 11, 2022

MaineHealth to open food pantry in Portland’s former Greyhound bus station

Work on the project is set to begin next month, with help from a $100,000 donation from former lawmaker Sara Gideon.
Published
April 13, 2022

Watch: Maine Voices Live with Brian Ross of Quarantine Kitchen

A conversation with the founder of Quarantine Kitchen.
Published
March 27, 2022

Burnt Ends Barbecue opens in Lewiston offering ‘the epitome of comfort food’

'Everything ... we do is about that down-homey-style enjoyment of a meal,' says owner and head chef Kevin Cunningham.
Published
March 20, 2022

Bedside table: An eclectic trio encompassing urban planning, the holocaust and a celebrity chef

Book recommendations from readers.
Published
February 18, 2022

Maine CDC warns of potentially tainted infant formula

No cases of illness have been reported in Maine, but some of the affected formula was distributed to the state.
Published
February 7, 2022

Lewiston-based Sam’s Italian Foods is sold; new owners say no changes planned

The 83-year-old business was acquired by a venture capital firm with the intention of becoming employee owned.
Published
February 2, 2022

Holy Donut to close its store on Minot Avenue in Auburn

The company says it's working to sublease the space so it "can immediately transition to a new, occupied storefront."
Published
January 11, 2022

Commentary: Only big government can tame big meat

The Biden administration’s plan to support smaller beef processors is a good start, but keeping prices in check will require tougher anti-competitive measures.