Kathleen Pierce
Bangor Daily News
Maine, United States
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Veto override needed to avoid disastrous solar energy rules — Opinion — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
Without action from the Legislature, Maine will be stuck with rules from the Public Utilities Commission that will needlessly cost residents millions of dollars and stall solar energy generation. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Celebrate Andrew Wyeth’s 100th by visiting these 5 artistic destinations — Living — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
In galleries, on islands and in established museums, glimpses of his vision can be seen all along Maine’s rugged coast and saltwater farms. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Utah restaurant named The World’s Best Lobster Roll in Portland competition
What does a land-locked state like Utah know about lobster rolls? Enough for Freshies Lobster Co. of Park City to nab the World’s Best Lobster Roll title Saturday afternoon in a heated compet… → Read More
In ‘worst case scenario,’ airline postpones inaugural Portland-Halifax direct flight — Business — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
Due to a computer breakdown with the reservation system, the flight start date has been delayed two weeks, until July 13. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Maine hospitality head optimistic feds will allow more seasonal worker visas — Business — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
The 2,000 foreign workers stuck in limbo since March might be able to work in Maine this summer after all. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Classical music fest reminds Portland pub crawlers that Bach was into beer, too — Living — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
“Bach performed at Zimmerman’s beer hall, so the idea is not unique. During Bach’s entire life he was a struggling musician. This is a new twist for modern audiences.” Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Higgins Beach innkeepers resist condo offers, commit to community with rehab project
“Without it, the whole beach would change. It’s the backbone of the community.” Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Maine coffee milk company rockets across New England
It’s called Rocket Fuel for a reason. A few slugs of Carson Lynch’s potion, made with dark roast coffee, caramelized sugar and Maine dairy, delivers lift off. Since hitting the market n… → Read More
Moxie Fest founder, Lisbon ‘icon’ dies at 77
He didn’t invent the drink, but he kept it alive. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Nitrogen-fueled coffee turbocharges Maine’s food and drink scene
Resembling Guinness, the nitro-fueled coffee is now reaching beyond the cafe walls and has been spotted in Bangor and Portland. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Get used to paying $20-plus for a lobster roll
“In Maine we think of the lobster industry being small, but we are a global product with global demand. Everybody loves lobster. This thing has caught on.” Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
With tourist season around the corner, Maine’s hospitality industry is facing a crisis
As the summer of 2017 approaches, a perfect storm for the seasonal hospitality industry is gathering over Vacationland. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Maine Foodie Tours founder named top woman-owned business in state
“I thought I will tell the story of these entrepreneurs, let them thrive and help them grow their business.” Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Portland’s new strategy to fight hunger: Help people to grow their food
In an effort to put a dent in the region’s burgeoning food insecurity problem, the organization that manages Portland’s community gardens started giving preference to low-income Portlanders. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
You can buy these designer ‘glamping tents’ for $12,500
Forget the scratchy blankets and mildew-y sleeping bags. Glamour camping — or "glamping" — arrives in southern Maine this summer complete with plush, fur throws. With all the trappings of a five-st... → Read More
A cafe devoted to crepes is now open in Portland’s Public Market House
The vibe at Cafe Crepe at high noon on a Thursday is like a buzzy school cafeteria. Backpack-clad students dig into S'more crepes filled with chocolate, marshmallows and Graham crackers and chat gi... → Read More
Restaurant awards tout chefs and owners from Ogunquit to Wiscasset
Maine eateries Le Garage, Jonathan’s Ogunquit, Union Restaurant and The Red Barn were among the restaurants honored. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Upscale lunches are the new night out in Portland
Restless parents, twitchy telecommuters and gig workers are taking time out when the sun is high in the sky to indulge their palates. Lunch — the less rushed, more affordable meal out — has become the new dinner date. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Portland’s Eventide Oyster, Allagash Brewery receive James Beard nominations
This is the third nomination for popular Portland raw bar Eventide, famous for fried oyster buns and brown butter lobster rolls. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More
Old Port pub owners boycotting Geary’s over new ownership, layoffs
Alan Lapoint, a Freeport businessman and new owner of D.L. Geary Brewing Co., laid off two employees Thursday — longtime brewer Larry Hudson and a bottle supervisor. Maine news, sports, politics and election results, and obituaries from the Bangor Daily News. → Read More