PORTLAND (AP) — Four chefs have been named finalists in this year’s Maine Lobster Chef of the Year competition. The Convention and Visitors Bureau in Portland said chef Jon Gaboric from Natalie’s in Camden, Shanna O’Hea from the Kennebunk Inn, Brandon Blethen from Robert’s Maine Grill in Kittery and Chris Long from Natalie’s in Camden […]
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The Ark Vegan Cafe: Riding the tide of healthy, ethical eating
It’s been several years since restaurant-goers in the Lewiston-Auburn area have had the opportunity to dine at a dedicated, fully-vegan establishment. Now they can, at The Ark Vegan Cafe. The crew at The Ark has been cheerfully serving up all kinds of plant-based foods — soups, salads, entrees and snacks — since its opening in […]
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Law enforcement officials to review cruelty complaint against lobster processor
ROCKLAND — Local law enforcement leaders say they will review a complaint filed by an animal rights group which wants criminal charges to be filed against Linda Bean’s Maine Lobster company over its processing of the seafood. District Attorney Geoffrey Rushlau and Rockland police Chief Bruce Boucher both said Thursday they had received the complaint […]
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PETA says Rockland processor mutilates lobsters
PORTLAND — The People for Ethical Treatment of Animals on Tuesday unveiled a hidden-camera video the organization said shows the inhumane mutilation of live lobsters and crabs at a Rockland processing facility. Maine lobster industry leaders responded sharply to the allegations of mistreatment. Patrice McCarron, executive director of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association, said the PETA […]
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Eats: Award-winning apple pies celebrate autumn
Not to be outdone by summer, autumn in Maine is a smorgasbord of comfort and familiarity, a feast for all the senses. Hillsides are covered with brilliant shades of yellow, red and orange, much to the delight of locals and tourists. School buses once again rumble through towns while mothers snap photographs in celebration at […]
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Face Time: Claire Bailey, ‘Lunch Lady’ extraordinaire
Claire Bailey, nutrition director at Montello Elementary, has been in Lewiston school kitchens for 28-plus years. After a summer’s rest, she’s back, ready to ladle and take names. “It gives you a really good feeling, like you’re feeding your own children,” she said. Name: Claire Bailey Lives: Poland What’s an average day on the job […]
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Eats: Sweet homemade treats
No one is laughing now though, especially when Katie presents one of her “epic” cakes at a family gathering, enters local contests, brings plates of cookies to bake sales, or takes muffins and doughnuts to school breakfasts. When the community of Bowdoinham is in need of sweet treats of any kind, she often volunteers. “Whenever […]
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TV chef Mario Batali eats, tweets at Freeport lobster shack
FREEPORT — Where do celebrity chefs dine when on vacation? For Mario Batali, the no-frills charm of Harraseeket Lunch and Lobster Co. in South Freeport fit the bill this week. On Monday, the famous chef with restaurants in New York, Asia, California and beyond tweeted a photo of fried clams, onion rings and coleslaw from […]
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Jay Historical Society putting itself and history back together
JAY — The Jay Historical Society is still trying to put its historical documents and archives back together in the Florence Raymond Building. The end portion of the building that housed the Archive Room and office were destroyed when a car went nearly all the way through the end of the building on April 2. […]
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Eats: POTUS pasta — Young Maine chef gets Michelle Obama’s attention with his Powerhouse Pesto Pasta
Noah Koch, 9, a fourth-grader at Mount Merici Academy in Waterville, knows his way around the kitchen. Along with 53 other students throughout the country, Noah was honored in July at the White House for his award-winning “Vegan Powerhouse Pesto Pasta” recipe. As part of Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” initiative to fight childhood obesity, 54 […]