By providing relief to independent restaurants and more aid to commercial fishermen, Congress would also ensure consumer access to a sustainable form of protein.
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Bill would let Maine restaurants sell alcohol to go until 2022
The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Louie Luchini, said an emergency order by Gov. Janet Mills that allows restaurants to sell booze to go has been key to their survival during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sande’s Picks: Creative local business support
Most of us are finding ways to patronize and support our local businesses during these challenging times. We shop, dine, use services either in person or online and, yes, purchase gift cards for future use. The Brunswick Downtown Association has launched a creative new way to ensure that its members – including many restaurants and […]
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The Wrap: Sebago reopening, and a tote from a grieving daughter
Sebago Brewing Co. will reopen all of its brewpubs Thursday afternoon.
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Sande’s Picks: Outdoor dining is a special experience
It’s a balmy summer evening with a soft, fragrant breeze and dinner is being served at a table surrounded by glorious English-style gardens. The setting is Broad Arrow patio at the Harraseeket Inn in Freeport. The patio is slightly sunken below street level and wraps around the glass walls cocooning the indoor swimming pool. One […]
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The Wrap: Cookies, cheese and virtual cows
A local baker gets her mojo back, the food insecure get cheese, and Maine Farm Days comes to a computer near you.
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Sande’s Picks: Restaurants offer seasonal menu items
Scarlet Begonias, 16 Station Ave., Brunswick, is offering several food and drink specials for curbside pickup and patio diners. In addition to the Italian/American fare, there’s house-made polenta (cheesy and spicy) covered with marinara and more cheese and topped with garlic; marinated and grilled shrimp and pesto; and pizza with hot Italian sausage, banana peppers, […]
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The Wrap: Craft Curbside, Mu Noi Brunch, and Je’s Neighborhood Store open
Corsetti’s closes temporarily, free ice cream for Portland nurses, and Hawaiian shave ice comes to the Eastern Prom.
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Sande’s Picks: Summer a grand time to sample Maine ‘tonic’
Craft soda is making great inroads into the soft drink market nationwide and summer is a grand time to sample soft beverages made or founded in Maine. Soda – once widely referred to as “tonic” in Maine – comes in a large number of flavors and several brands are available. Craft soft drinks use natural […]
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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.