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Palaver Strings, Outstanding in the Field and Hogfish are collaborating on a production of Be the Oyster. The “immersive, multi-sensory performance” and dinner will be taking place May 27 – 29th at Broadturn Farm in Scarborough, and May…at Portland Food Map
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These trails in southern and Midcoast Maine were built with nature lovers with mobility limitations in mind.Do This at Portland Press Herald
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I asked Mainers where they volunteer. Here’s what they said.Do This at Portland Press Herald
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Mr. Tuna is collaborating with 10 Maine bakeries and restaurants on Toastie Takes. November through March the Mr. Tuna menu will feature a special version of the popular Mr. Tuna dessert toastie—an ice cream filler hot pocket. The series…at Portland Food Map
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Chefs from 10 Maine restaurants gathered last week to participate in the Lobster Chef of the Year competition. Chef Cullen Stileski from Ugly Duckling at Rising Tide won the Judges’ Selection award with a Lobster Puff made with duck…at Portland Food Map
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A groundbreaking $8 billion bailout extends aid to seafood harvesters, but key details remain fuzzy.Food at Portland Press Herald
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Chad Egeland from Scales came in first place at the Shuck-Off competition at the Wellfleet OysterFest on Sunday. He has been participating in shucking competitions for the last nine years, and for the past two has come in first at the…at Portland Food Map
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The annual Harvest on the Harbor competition featured 10 entries.Food at Portland Press Herald
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The neighborhood bar aims to keep prices low.Food at Portland Press Herald
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Beers from Bissell Brothers, Allagash and Orange Bike Brewing all won awards at the 2026 Great American Beer Festival. Orange Bike took home a gold for the Pumpkin Ale and a silver for their Oktoberfest beer. Allagash won a gold award for…at Portland Food Map
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Seasonal restaurants start shutting down, while year-round venues trim hours and shed staff, though some are trying a different approach.Food at Portland Press Herald
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Plum Bakery (instagram) has opened for business in Gardiner. It is located at 347 Water Street in the the space formerly occupied by Stone Broke Bread and Books. At the soft opening over the weekend owner Kristen Lamontagne was selling…at Portland Food Map
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Bixby's winners move on the world finals.Food at Portland Press Herald
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The local breweries took home a total of four awards from the Denver competition.Food at Portland Press Herald
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Andy Rodgers is the 2026 US Oyster Shucking Champion. In the finals held on Sunday at the US Oyster Festival in Maryland he beat out the competition by shucking 24 oysters in 2 minutes and 16.93 seconds. The was Rodgers’s 6th time…at Portland Food Map
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See 'Steel Magnolias' at The Public Theatre in Lewiston.Do This at Portland Press Herald
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Haunted houses, graveyard tours and scary movies are just some of the planned activities between now and Oct. 31.Do This at Portland Press Herald
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Wednesday – Chaval is serving a 4-course Burgundy wine dinner. Root Wild is teaching a fire cider workshop in collaboration with Seed Sound Herbal Apothecary. Friday – Marquis is holding a Chamapagne and caviar event. Saturday – The 21st…at Portland Food Map
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Many businesses have come and gone through the decades, and the street that cuts through the heart of the Old Port has shifted significantly.Do This at Portland Press Herald
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We’ve begun building the 2026 Maine Thanksgiving List . It already includes several dozen options for Thanksgiving dinners, free community meals and food baskets, special takeout and take home options from restaurants, bakeries butcher…at Portland Food Map
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