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Climate Chronicles: Is the herrings run spring's true starting line?
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (37+ words) Herring is a broad term that includes alewives and blueback herring, are born in freshwater but spend most of their lives growing in the ocean....
In the Kitchen: Savory Herb Breakfast Biscuits
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (228+ words) In this segment, nutritionist Sara Sullivan shows us how to make savory herb breakfast biscuits. For the base biscuit: Ham, Cheese & Chive (the original variation): Preheat the oven 400 F and line a baking tray with parchment paper. In a medium…...
Fork Food Lab in South Portland files for bankruptcy; plans to stay open
1+ week, 1+ day ago (138+ words) Our Drug Take Back Day is on Friday from 6 a. m. to 6: 30 p. m. Dispose of unused and unwanted prescriptions safely. SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- A commercial kitchen space in South Portland is filing a voluntary petition for chapter 11 bankruptcy relief. However, leaders do…...
The Maine Character: Lady Shuckers make big waves in Maine
1+ week, 3+ day ago (434+ words) A woman-owned oyster company is making waves, highlighting the impacts of a women-led business in a historically male dominated industry. Mainer Libby Davis founded the company Lady Shuckers eight years ago. "I got my start in the oyster industry back…...
Trump administration vows to protect endangered whales without hurting Maine lobstermen
1+ week, 2+ day ago (178+ words) PORTLAND (WGME) -- The Trump administration says it wants to find different ways to protect endangered whales without putting Maine lobstermen out of business. That's according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who took questions from Maine Senator Susan Collins Wednesday on…...
'A once-in-50 million catch': Split-color lobster found in Cape Cod waters
1+ week, 2+ day ago (28+ words) WGME 'A once-in-50 million catch': Split-color lobster found in Cape Cod waters...
Momo's Cheesecakes: From a garage business to a community landmark
2+ week, 1+ day ago (279+ words) ELLWSORTH, Maine (WGME) -- What started inside of a small unfinished garage has now turned into a sweet operation. An Ellsworth woman sells cheesecake by the slice or whole all from her home through the honor system. A slice of Brenda…...
Portland restaurant faces lawsuit from employee alleging wage, hour violations
1+ week, 4+ day ago (232+ words) by Max Williams, WGME PORTLAND (WGME) " A Thai restaurant in downtown Portland is facing a lawsuit from one of its employees. Jacob Michaud has been a server at Boda for four years. He's now suing the restaurant, claiming the owners…...
Maine Seaweed Week opens with short films on seaweed farming
1+ week, 5+ day ago (71+ words) WGME Maine Seaweed Week is kicking off with an event featuring short films and a panel discussion focused on Maine's "seaweed moment." The event includes a film that follows two seaweed farmers and takes viewers into their world of farming....
Maine Seaweed Week returns, reviving the statewide harvest celebration
1+ week, 5+ day ago (139+ words) WGME Maine Seaweed Week returns, reviving the statewide harvest celebration Maine Seaweed Week returns this Friday and runs through May 3, bringing back a statewide celebration of the seaweed harvest. Now in its eighth year, the food and drink festival spotlights…...