Tomato planting time – and cukes, and more – has arrived

Here's our guide to some of the vegetables you'll want to plant now.

Dine Out Maine: What to expect when you’re expecting (to visit Maine)

Restaurant people set expectations for diners this summer: In sum, be kind.

Grow: Corn

Freaked by cicada swarms? You could just stick a fork in ’em

Full of protein, gluten-free, low-fat and low-carb, cicadas were used as a food source by Native Americans and are still eaten by humans in many countries.

The Wrap: Emilitsa – eventually; Bethel to lose a favorite cafe

Taco Trio to move, and a new pastry program will aid immigrant women.

Run & Eat: If you spot Lucky Lou’s at lunchtime, lucky you

But the Greek food truck has great deals worth seeking out too.

Tap Lines: Wood-aged ‘clean’ beer styles put new spin on old practice

A sour from Allagash, a pale lager from Goodfire and a new version of Bissell Brothers' Substance have all spent some quality time in a cask.

After the panic, home cooks face down their pandemic stashes

Remember when everyone was hoarding canned goods, pasta, dried beans, and all kinds of grains? What happened to all that stuff?

Maine Gardener: An argument for annuals

Yes, you need to buy them and plant them every year. But there are a few good reasons to do so.

Vegan food on their dinner plates, vegan philosophy on their license plates

A small group of Maine vegans and vegetarians advertise their diets and choices on their license plates. "It’s spreading the word," said one. "I’m a driving advertisement of veganism.”