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Run & Eat: Do I dare to eat a panini? Yes, if it’s from The Local Press

by Leslie Bridgers April 13, 2020April 10, 2020

The sandwich shop on Woodford Street in Portland has its curbside service down pat.

Business, Food, Maine, News

Pandemic compounds challenges for restaurants that are just getting cooking

by Peggy Grodinsky April 11, 2020April 11, 2020

At opening time, restaurateurs are maxed out on debt, yet they may not be eligible for government relief.

Coastal Journal

Sande’s Picks: Summer is coming and CSA shares are available

by Sande Updegraph April 8, 2020April 8, 2020

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is an alliance between consumers and local farmers. It is an investment that we can all make in food production that has a guaranteed return in a few months. It is also an immediate way to support local businesses and give them cash flow when it is most needed. Many area […]

Business, Food, Maine

The Wrap: Where to get take-out Easter dinner

by Meredith Goad April 6, 2020April 8, 2020

Also, Congdon’s Doughnuts closes for the pandemic and Scattoloni Bakery closes for good.

Coastal Journal

Sande’s Picks: Innovative growers and retailers step up in response to virus

by Sande Updegraph April 3, 2020April 1, 2020

Access to and the safety of healthy food is becoming more challenging during the pandemic, but fortunately, growers and purveyors are becoming more creative. Farmers are still growing in winter houses, chickens are still laying, fishermen are still fishing and summer seeds are being planted. Consumer Supported Agriculture shares are even available now for the […]

Times Record

Bath shipyard keeps local eateries afloat during virus outbreak

by Kathleen O'Brien April 1, 2020April 2, 2020

In total, 13 local restaurants supply about 5,000 lunches per day, according to BIW.

Business, Food

The Wrap: LeRoux Kitchen closes stores, Solo Cucina Market opens

by Meredith Goad April 1, 2020April 1, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak closes some food-related businesses and forces others – including farms – to get creative.

Coastal Journal

Sande’s Picks: Support your local restaurants and breweries

by Sande Updegraph March 27, 2020March 24, 2020

Since restaurants and bars are now closed to in-house service, many are finding innovative ways to serve their customers and employees. Please try to be aware of how these local business friends can be supported while enjoying their delicious products and staying healthy. Many establishments are closed for a few weeks, so a check of […]