From flavored oils, to broths, to holiday drinks, there are lots of uses for the stems and flowers.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Homegrown: Whimsy marks Maine bottle opener
Chris Davis’ creations sport quirky catchphrases like ‘Beer Season.’
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Hussein Muktar nurtures understanding between cultures
His gift of language helps to build farms, starting with New Roots in Lewiston, a new cooperative owned by Somali immigrants.
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New map depicts Washington County Farmers’ Market Trail
The map intended to spur interest in the markets themselves and the towns they inhabit.
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Let your garden grow wild and it’ll surprise you
Landscape designer Larry Weaner tells homeowners to let their gardens evolve, as the terrain would in nature.
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TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): Skowhegan’s Kel-Mat Cafe
The bustling restaurant is a real gem
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Great Falls Balloon Festival gives a lift to Lewiston-Auburn charities
About 20 colorful hot air balloons star in the three-day event, which also includes carnival rides and musical acts.
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Are Maine State Pier concerts too loud? We checked.
The number of complaints is down from last year, but a Press Herald analysis shows sound levels have been about the same.
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Burkini-banning mayors call garment incompatible with French values
At least five bans on the body-hiding beachwear prompt discussion of Islam and women’s bodies.
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The 26 most beautiful places to see in Maine
No matter where you go in this state, there’s something unique to gawk at, but we’ve culled together a list of just some of the finest spots to get an eyeful of Maine.