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Food
Food, dining and restaurant news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Over apple picking? Head to Maine’s adult-friendly fall destinations | Column
If you can’t make use of bags of fruit, enjoy food and drinks in a pastoral setting instead.
Local farm stands offer the best of summer and fall
Farm stands in Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls and Chesterville are offering late-summer produce alongside apples, pumpkins, cider, baked goods and other early fall favorites.
Maine explained in 40 objects
A primer about the state’s people, history and culture can be found in the everyday things that make up Maine life.
For children, the pages of books hold menus of tasty comforts
We asked a few experts why so many children’s books feature food.
An anonymous Christmas gift in Waterville shows the power of kindness | Column
Giving to those less fortunate is impactful during the holiday season, Amy Calder writes.
Greaney’s Turkey Farm wraps up 40th season in Mercer
Scott Greaney has been working to process turkeys with his family, friends and a local Amish family, capping his fourth decade at his farm.
How to make a Red’s Eats lobster roll
Though there are just three ingredients in a Red’s Eats lobster roll, making the famous sandwich is no simple task.
Lost Kitchen reservations, ‘all bets are off’ this year
With an uncertain seasonal opening date because of the pandemic, the postcard drawing for reservations at the Freedom restaurant will “happen when it happens,” said the executive manager.