Amanda Beal is asking the federal government to temporarily lift restrictions that prevent state-inspected meat from being sold or donated across state lines.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine diner that twice appeared on Food Network to close after 66 years
Uncle Andy’s Diner owner, Dennis Fogg, says takeout business hasn’t been enough to keep the diner afloat, and he’ll close it for good at the end of May.
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J.P. Devine Movie Review: ‘Never Have I Ever’
Netflix seems to be taking the lead in providing a good group of shows dealing with the problems of younger viewers, J.P. Devine writes.
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OFF RADAR: New books by Maine naturalists
‘White Feathers’ by Bernd Heinrich and ‘Wild Critters of Maine’ by Tom Seymour
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The Wrap: Bam Bam gets air time, Arabica shuffles around and more comes to the curb
Plus, new owners for Long Island’s convenience store and an opportunity to time travel.
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Jennifer Porter, Dana Packard plan May 12 performance
Maine Public’s Tiny Screen Concert series continues with a performance by singer Jennifer Porter, who will be on piano, accompanied by her husband, Dana Packard, on Cajón, from their home in Buxton. The concert is scheduled at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, via Via Maine Public Zoom, pre-register at mainepublic.org Porter is an award-winning […]
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Live From Home: Craig Stutsman to perform May 9
The Live From Home concert series will feature Craig Stutsman at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, via Facebook (facebook.com/Chocolate-Church-Arts-Center-212223856285/). In the midst of postponed shows at their theater, The Chocolate Church Arts Center will present Live from Home, a series of concerts performed by regional musicians at home that can be streamed online by audience members. […]
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Green Plate Special: Separated by a pandemic, a mom and her son steal virtual time to cook
Plus a gnocchi recipe that will transport you to Italy.
Posted inFood & Dining, News
Five Maine chefs named finalists for a James Beard Foundation Award
The 2020 awards come at a time of tremendous turmoil and adversity for restaurants.
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No fair for Windsor, Litchfield, Monmouth
Other Maine fairs — annual summer traditions for many — are also in jeopardy of not taking place in 2020 due to coronavirus concerns and restrictions on public gatherings.