FOOD & DRINK
Students root for Cumberland singer vying to become next 'American Idol'
YARMOUTH, Maine — Cumberland's Julia Gagnon was recently voted into the "American Idol" Top 7 in this season's competition. While Gagnon is off chasing her dreams in Hollywood, people back home have been sending her much support and well wishes. The latest event in her honor: "HONK If You...
Market Basket to open third Maine location this summer
Market Basket is now hiring employees for its new Topsham location set to open its doors soon. The new 80,000-square-foot supermarket is almost in its final phase of construction, a company news release said. It sits on a 17-acre lot. On Tuesday, the supermarket announced it's in the process of...
Report: Maine ranks 6th nationally for percentage of people's spending on groceries
PORTLAND (WGME) - The cost of groceries in Maine is forcing more people to look for help putting food on the table. “Food is very expensive lately, and they’re very grateful to have this resource for them," Freeport Community Services Food Pantry Supervisor Andy Wyatt. They help more than...
Iconic 'Fat Boy Drive-In' to open for season Saturday
BRUNSWICK (WGME) – The iconic food joint “Fat Boy Drive-In” is opening for the season this Saturday. The restaurant was originally established in 1955 as a drive-in diner. Menu items include the iconic “Royal Burger,” to their Maine lobster rolls, to some new barbecue inspired dishes as...
Jazz duo performs in Maine after playing shows around the world
PORTLAND, Maine — Gary Wittner and McCoy Mrubata come from very different backgrounds but come together to create beautiful jazz music. Wittner is from Maine, while Mrubata is from South Africa. The two met about 16 years ago and have since played together around the world. The duo will...
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