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PublishedDecember 8, 2023
Is Freeport starved for more restaurants?
Although overhead, labor costs, staffing shortages and the lack of downtown housing make it challenging to launch new restaurants, many say the town of 8,784 (and millions of tourists) needs more choices.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2023
For Maine food businesses, helping each other out is part of the job
In a tough, fast-paced business where something often goes wrong, Maine restaurateurs, bakers and brewers have countless tales of coming to one another's aid – or being the recipient of help.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2023
The Wrap: Crooked Face Creamery in Skowhegan wins award, Portsmouth Restaurant Week is on
Judy Gibson in Knightville to shut its doors, Baba's Cafe on Peaks Island to temporarily transform itself, and more.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2023
Coffee By Design closes original location on Congress Street after 29 years
The temporary closure of the Portland coffee shop this month has become permanent.
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PublishedJune 13, 2023
Rosemont Market & Bakery names new CEO
Grocery industry veteran Mark Law is taking over operations from John Naylor, who has led the company since its founding in 2005 and will remain involved in a leadership role.
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PublishedJune 5, 2023
The Quarry in Monson wins a prestigious James Beard Foundation Award
The restaurant, which won in the Outstanding Hospitality category, was the culmination of a longtime dream of Philippines-born chef/owner Marilou Ranta.
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PublishedMay 17, 2023
Former pro baseball manager has become prolific restaurateur, now with Westbrook sports bar
Since 2016, Alex Markakis and his partner have launched local restaurants and bars at an impressive pace. And at 31, he's just getting started.
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PublishedApril 23, 2023
Portland orders restaurant to remove antique doors over ‘false sense of history’
Papi imported doors from Puerto Rico, but the city says the doors must come down because they don't honor the history of the Exchange Street building. Some residents say it's unfair.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2023
The Quarry in Monson named a finalist for a James Beard award
But 10 other semi-finalists from Maine did not move on. Winners of the prestigious culinary awards will be announced in June.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2023
Maine lawmakers asked to crack down on ‘grass-fed’ beef label
Farmers say they spend extra time and money raising cattle strictly on grass, and mislabeling cheats them and people who are paying extra for something they're not getting.
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