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PublishedJuly 8, 2020
The Wrap: Piccolo closes, four other restaurants open or reopen
Portland has a new pizza place, and the White Barn Inn opens a new restaurant in its historic barn.
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PublishedMay 26, 2020
Maine breweries urge Mills to let them open earlier
Brew pubs aren't allowed to reopen until July 1, but the Maine Brewers Guild notes that many of its members have outdoor seating, making them as safe for patrons as restaurants, which can reopen June 1.
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PublishedApril 25, 2020
Pandemic has Mainers buying more liquor, but there’s no trickle-down effect for brewers
While liquor sales have spiked since the coronavirus hit Maine, craft breweries, which rely heavily on taproom sales, are struggling.
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PublishedMarch 8, 2020
A brewer’s decision to ‘Do What’s Right’ pays off, for the planet and his bottom line
Dan Kleban and his brother founded Maine Beer Co. during the Great Recession and have taken it to national prominence.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2020
New brewery with Bath ties finds home in Wiscasset
Pepper Powers is moving his brewery with multiple Bath Iron Works-themed brews a few miles up Route 1 to Wiscasset.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2020
Craft breweries embrace sustainability along with remarkable growth
Maine's craft breweries have seen a 32 percent surge over the past five years, but the industry has committed to sustainability measures to protect products and profits.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2019
Maine brewers tap into foreign markets
Several businesses say this is the first year they sold a significant amount of beer overseas.
