Hotel opening, $11.2 million revitalization project among plans for this year in downtown Waterville

The Lockwood Hotel completion by Colby College is just one of many projects expected to occur this year in downtown Waterville, including the completion and opening of the Arts Collaborative across Main Street from the hotel.

What will lifting the 9 p.m. curfew do for central Maine businesses? It’s hard to say

Gov. Janet Mills says early closing time for businesses will cease Monday. Owners in central Maine say they are not sure what this will mean for their operations.

The Wrap: 3 central Maine companies win Good Food Awards

Also, the first season of ‘The Lost Kitchen,’ which chronicles the restaurant in Freedom, is now streaming online.

First season of ‘The Lost Kitchen’ TV show available to stream Tuesday

The Magnolia Network drops five more episodes of the show, chronicling the life of chef/owner Erin French and her Freedom restaurant, on Discovery+.

The Wrap: Pizza, beer, brownies, and the Common Ground Country Fair

Bam Bam Bakery finds a new home, Brickyard Hollow Brewing delivers pizza, and Portland will get another brewery.

Run & Eat: Jing Yan adds quality, variety to Chinese takeout options

This new Munjoy Hill restaurant is inspired by the owners' time living in China.

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.

A menu for 2021

The Wrap: Reality TV, The Lost Kitchen–style

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

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

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