Also, the second annual Maine Needham Festival is on Saturday; the East Bayside food and drink scene gets some love from Boston Magazine, and more local food news.
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The Wrap: Common Ground Country Fair kicks off Friday
Also, other annual food festivals, Golden Lotus closes, a buzzy menu at Union with honey from its rooftop hives, and more.
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Edible Institute visits Portland, talks sustainable seafood
The day-long event focused on sustainable aquaculture and fisheries. It was the first time the annual event came to Maine.
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The Wrap: Anjon’s set to reopen next week; Union Bagel moves to Falmouth
Plus, Elda delays Portland opening; Silly’s to relaunch brick-and-mortar restaurant in Standish; and Food & Wine magazine praises Knightville’s dining scene.
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No rivalry here: Twin brothers behind 2 Portland BBQ joints are each other’s wingman
Ryan Carey, owner of Noble Barbecue, and his brother Richard, general manager of Wilson County Barbecue, put family over food fights.
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From the Chamber: Looking back and forward at the tip credit
Since we just passed Labor Day weekend, I wanted to tackle one of the business issues that I’m most passionate about: the tip credit. The tip credit is what guarantees that tipped workers, such as restaurant servers and bartenders, make at least their hourly wage for the hours they work but also gives them the […]
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The Wrap: New bar for Biddeford; Sapporo moving to Falmouth
Also, Tiki bar Three Dots and a Dash to make a pop-up appearance at Crown Jewel; the Maine Aquaculture Association creates staff position to combat misinformation; and more local food news.
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The Wrap: Gross closes its bakery; a peek at Mayor Pete’s plate
Also, Higgins Beach Market in Scarborough will get a new building, plus several festivals, conferences and cookbook events on the horizon.
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New program to provide free counseling for Maine food industry workers
The Behind You pilot program, funded by a Texas nonprofit and implemented by the clinical students at the University of Maine, will cover up to 200 hours of free counseling in its first year.
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Maine’s food scene offers plenty for people with gluten sensitivities
From breweries to bakeries, the options are impressive.