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Maine students gather data on alewife migration
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (567+ words) Students in Gardiner are collecting data on alewife migration to advocate for fish passage on dams, aiding the ecosystem and lobster bait supply....
Maritime meal times
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (135+ words) WRITTEN BY JOANNA O" LEARY What"s better than dining al fresco? How about dining al fresco al mare " outside on the sea? Thanks to Maine"s extensive waterways and cragged coast, opportunities abound to enjoy snacks, beverages, and even…...
Craving a Maine lobster roll? Here's how much you should expect to pay.
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (259+ words) Make a gift in honor of the good that comes from BDN journalism in your hands, and help raise $60, 000 this spring to support our reporting. Make a donation now." As Memorial Day weekend unofficially kicks off Maine's 2026 summer tourist season,…...
Little Caesars is opening in Belfast
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (280+ words) A Little Caesars takeout restaurant is coming to Renys Plaza in Belfast. The branch of the national chain known for cheap pizzas sold in pairs will be located in the corner storefront of the plaza that was formerly Green with…...
Aroostook couple's new lakeside restaurant brings urban fare to The County
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (622+ words) Seasoned restaurateurs, famed for their management of two favorite Aroostook eateries, have taken over ownership of the Lakeside Restaurant on the shores of Nickerson Lake in New Limerick. Life partners Sam Foster and Zoe Gerakaris of Houlton had long thought…...
Burglars smash their way into 2 Ellsworth-area smoke shops
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (23+ words) A window of Smokey Bear Tobacco and Beverage on High Street was smashed, while the glass door at The Happier Choice was shattered....
Baked dirt was mistakenly served to students at Maine school supper
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (185+ words) Three students made an unfortunate discovery when they dug into dessert at a community supper last week. What was on their fork was little more than a dirt casserole. Last Wednesday night, during Medomak Valley High School's Empty Bowl Supper,…...
Maine mushroom foragers find treasures in the woods after last year's disappointments
1+ week, 1+ day ago (927+ words) Lagrange fungi farmer Magan'Mishio found her first patch of wild black morel'mushrooms last week after years of fruitless searching. It was a welcome discovery at the start of Maine's mushroom season, especially after a dry 2025 made some species hard to…...
Maine chef Cara Stadler wins $1 M on 'America's Culinary Cup"
1+ week, 3+ day ago (118+ words) An award-winning chef from Maine has another big win to add to her career: $1 million. Cara Stadler won this season's "America's Culinary Cup." The season finale aired Thursday night. She beat two chefs, including a Michelin-starred chef, to win the…...
Bangor's Salt North Tap Room is now closed
1+ week, 3+ day ago (218+ words) Salt North Tap Room is now closed in downtown Bangor. The owner of the building at 16 Union St. , Mark Greenleaf, confirmed in text messages to the Bangor Daily News that the restaurant is no longer operating there, pointing to a…...