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Welcome to the October 2026 edition of the Portland Food Map restaurant real estate listings sponsored by The Boulos Company—a commercial real estate brokerage that has helped Maine’s restauranteurs buy and lease restaurant spaces since…at Portland Food Map
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Hannah Maltby and Cathy Hayward have leased a 627 sq ft space in the Equality Commons building on Casco Street where they plan to launch The Cafe by Twin Tide. The menu is still under development but is expected to include grab-and-go…at Portland Food Map
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Every day, thousands of residents face the hardest financial choices, as households struggle to afford basic expenses.at Portland Press Herald
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Owner Paula Kersch has announced she’ll be closing the Botanically Curious (website, facebook, instagram) apothecary. Its last day in business will be November 22nd. After careful consideration, I’ve made the decision to close the physical…at Portland Food Map
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The James Beard Foundation has launched their annual Open Call for the 2027 James Beard Awards (facebook | instagram). Recommendations from the general public, industry professionals, and regional judges are considered by the awards…at Portland Food Map
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The October event also features the Golden Fork Awards.at Portland Press Herald
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The Maine Lobster Chef of the Year competition and Maine OysterFest are featured events.at Portland Press Herald
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The event lets attendees explore vegan living.at Portland Press Herald
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The country's first all-display fresh seafood auction would love to attract more and bigger boats, but small hauls have an upside.at Portland Press Herald
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Take advantage of early fall, when many local nurseries reduce prices on most woodies and perennials.at Portland Press Herald
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Ride-share and food delivery drivers have been making changes as a result of the increased expense.at Portland Press Herald
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New food and dining developments are taking place all across Maine. Here are some recent updates to keep you in the know: A new restaurant called The Mustard Public House (website, facebook) has opened at 1420 Long Plains Road in Buxton…at Portland Food Map
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The Kingtide will open in late march in the Main Street location currently home to Lobster Cooker.at Portland Press Herald
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The former Beatle and his All Starr Band will be at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on Saturday.at Portland Press Herald
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She'll be at the State Theatre in Portland on Oct. 8.at Portland Press Herald
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The head of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce shares some of her favorite spots in the city.at Portland Press Herald
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Tuesday – Via Vecchia is hold the 3rd Annual Bitter Ball Negroni Contest. Salt Yard is holding a Rwanda Bean pop-up tasting. Wednesday – Glenn Prickett, the CEO of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, will be the guest speaker at an Open…at Portland Food Map
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A robust community has grown around the sport across the state.at Portland Press Herald
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Highlights include the Hurricane Meadows Fall Festival in Falmouth and the Swine & Stein Brewfest in Gardiner.at Portland Press Herald
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The tradition of local farmers selling directly to customers goes back decades.at Portland Press Herald
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Forgo the burdensome fruit pile and enjoy food and drinks in a pastoral setting instead.at Portland Press Herald
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