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"Rules” — the five-letter word that I’d venture to say the vast majority of people find ways to bend or completely break. Because it's human nature. The word itself likely invoked some kind of feeling in you just now. As children, we are taught basic manners of behavior in public. But as adults, especially when alcohol is involved, the rules seem to go right out of the window.

Dozens of Charleston establishments, from restaurants to breweries, welcome dogs to tag along with their human friends. But others are having to take a harder look at their policies.

As Maine heads towards summer, Maine craft brewers are releasing seasonal beverages with a fruity twist.

Congratulations to all the 2023 winners who captured the hearts (and votes) of Charleston City Paper readers.

Also, Bite Into Maine is working on its first brick-and-mortar Portland location, Batson River will hold a second annual bartending competition, Prairie Baking Co. plans to open a cafe this summer, and more.

Maine breweries embrace this wild style.

Mon, Apr 19th 2021 7:54pm — Timothy Geigner While I write about a great many trademark disputes in these pages, there are certain stories that pique my interest above others, or otherwise become more fun. Writing about trademark issues in the alcohol industries has been something of a passion of mine, for instance. Its also fun to highlight when the courts get trademark questions right, since far too often the opposite occurs. And, when you have a judge who chooses to embed some humor in thei...

Published: 8:24 AM December 22, 2020    Updated: 12:07 PM February 3, 2021 Read on to see our full list of winners! - Credit: Archant The Kent Life Food & Drink Awards finalists, as nominated by our readers, are all local heroes in our opinion – meet the 2020 winners We are delighted to announce the winners and highly commended in the Kent Life Food & Drink Awards 2020. And what a difficult decision it was for our judges, who we heartily thank for their diligence. With the impact of the ti...