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Business, Food & Dining, Local & State

Maine brewers adjust to CO2 shortage but are concerned as problem worsens

by Lucas Dufalla Staff Writer August 12, 2022August 11, 2022

Supply-chain issues have further driven up the price of carbon dioxide, which is used in several aspects of brewing.

Books, Nation & World, News

‘The Snowman’ children’s author Raymond Briggs dies at 88

by JILL LAWLESS Associated Press August 10, 2022August 10, 2022

Briggs’ wordless book, about a boy’s wintry creation that comes to life, has sold more than 5.5 million copies around the world.

Business, Food & Dining

The Wrap: Common Ground Country Fair returns to Unity next month

by Tim Cebula August 10, 2022August 10, 2022

Plus, Nosh changes hands, Slab’s frozen pizzas hit Hannaford shelves, volunteers at St. Peter’s pump out 7,000 cookies for its annual Italian Bazaar this weekend, and more.

Business, Food & Dining

Demand for grocery delivery cools as food costs rise

by DEE-ANN DURBIN Associated Press August 7, 2022August 7, 2022

Grocery delivery saw tremendous growth during the first year of the pandemic.

Food & Dining, Vegan Kitchen

Vegan Kitchen: More plant-based foods partner with pop culture icons

by Avery Yale Kamila August 7, 2022August 6, 2022

Younger generations are more interested in vegan foods, and marketing professionals have taken notice.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Maine Authors

Book review: Honoring Maine’s organic farming past and embracing the future

by Dave Canarie August 7, 2022August 6, 2022

A book about 50 years of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association offers many perspectives on the organization’s history – and its potential future.