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Published
January 13, 2021

The Wrap: COVID causes temporary closures, and 64 Pine St. is finally leased

Plus, foods to soothe pandemic anxieties, from doughnuts to plant-based dinners.
Published
January 7, 2021

Commentary: How restaurants became one of America’s most selfless institutions

Community outreach during the pandemic has become both a branding opportunity and a moral imperative that will change the industry’s future.
Published
January 6, 2021

The Wrap: Winter closures and openings

Several restaurants take winter breaks, new restaurants in Saco and Brunswick, and Little Giant adds a bakery and wine and beer delivery.
Published
December 26, 2020

Central Maine restaurants experienced a Christmas Day like no other

Most local restaurants said business was slower than past years.
Published
December 23, 2020

The Wrap: New cafe, market reopens, drive-thru veggies

Caviar and black truffle lobster lasagna for New Year's? Yes, please!
Published
December 16, 2020

The Wrap: Openings, closings, and a plea for help

More & Co. and Ernie's Pool & Darts close for good. Blackstones bar launches GoFundMe campaign.
Published
December 8, 2020

Our View: Bethel brewpub owner is proven wrong again

Another court finds no merit to Rick Savage’s belief that he can defy state public health regulations.
Published
December 2, 2020

The Wrap: More restaurants reinvent themselves

Central Provisions becomes a sandwich shop, and Elsmere temporarily closes its Portland location.
Published
November 25, 2020

The Wrap: Lois’ closes Portland market; Vena’s closes for now but has plans to expand

Portland indoor farmers market returns. Send us your favorite recipes for our virtual cookie swap.
Published
November 22, 2020

Why open a restaurant in a pandemic? For most, because they had to

Owners of new Maine restaurants say they were too far along to abandon their business plans when the pandemic hit.