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Today’s opening of Root ­Cellar Village Green Grocer’s new Cook Street location marks the latest evolution in Cook Street Village, home to low-rise buildings filled with diverse locally owned . . .

In the heart of Brentwood Bay, the kitchen of the Beauregard Café never sleeps. The café’s chef churns out delicious tacos, jerk chicken, salads and other fare during regular business hours. . . .

Having a home garden is a must for many preppers and homesteaders, especially if you want to make sure that you family only eats fresh fruits and vegetables grown without any harmful pesticides. [...]

The nonprofit arts organization is actually bristling with a slew of new community-centered outreach programs aimed at digging deeper into its own diverse, multicultural and multilingual neighborhood.

More than a business, it’s a mission "> Hannah Brookman of Looky Here on Chapman Street in Greenfield which is a non-profit volunteer run art gallery, workshop space, rehearsal space among other things. Staff Photo/Paul Franz "> Looky Here on Chapman Street in Greenfield, which is a non-profit volunteer run art gallery, workshop space and rehearsal space, among other things. Staff Photo/Paul Franz "> Another “friendship project” the collective group has embarked upon; The Lovelights i...

Lewiston, Maine's Tree Street neighborhood will see major redevelopment through a $30 million federal grant to improve housing, address lead poisoning in the area

Occupation: Senior staff attorney, The Wilderness Society; director, Pinnacle Risk Strategies PLLC Political and/or civic experience: New Gloucester Planning Board; New Gloucester Comprehensive Plan Update Committee; board member and governance chairperson, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association; Management Committee member, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association Certification Services  LLC The town government operates now with a select board, town manager and Town Meeting, w...

The Wrap: Emilitsa – eventually; Bethel to lose a favorite cafe Taco Trio to move, and a new pastry program will aid immigrant women. Share Emilitsa, the go-to spot in Portland for sophisticated Greek food since 2008, closed after the holidays because of the pandemic. The owners left an outgoing phone message making a vague promise that they would return to 547 Congress St. sometime in late spring. Then, crickets. Emilitsa’s social media hasn’t been updated in months, and that same farew...

New Gloucester Charter Commission race draws 11 candidates New Gloucester residents will vote for six residents to join the Charter Commission, which holds a term of up to 24 months. Share Joining an already packed June 8 ballot in New Gloucester, 11 candidates are vying for six spots on the Charter Commission, a position that carries a term of one year to 24 months. Michael Arata Family: Married, three children Education: Master’s of science in mechanical engineering, California State Univer...

Briefs Chamber of Commerce awarded funds to support tourism Kennebec Valley Tourism Council (KVTC) has awarded sponsorship support funds in the amount of $1,662.50 to Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce for the Taste of Waterville to assist in the growth of tourism in Maine’s Kennebec Valley and produce a positive economic impact on the region. Mid-Maine Chamber was one of 12 sponsorship recipients awarded as part of the 2021 KVTC marketing partnership program. In total, the 2021 KVTC sponsorship s...