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A team from two Maine restaurants traveled to Los Angeles and helped set a Guinness World Record by serving 1,338 pad thai orders in just 60 minutes. The Thai New Year celebration also gave their employees a rare chance to travel and connect with their culture.
Two Maine restaurant owners joined 37 other vendors to serve over 1,300 pad thai dishes in one hour at LA's Thai New Year festival, crushing the previous Guinness World Record. Their dishes sold out in 45 minutes, and business back home exploded so much they ran out of supplies.
Top Chef champion Kristen Kish traveled to a remote Maine island to help Turner Farm's new chef blend Southern flavors with classic New England barn suppers. The National Geographic show "Restaurants at the End of the World" captures how culinary creativity is bringing new energy to island farming communities.
The Queen of Pop declared a small Italian restaurant in Margate her favorite, sending love to the seaside town and its thriving arts community. Restaurant owner Harry Ryder has been cooking for his childhood idol multiple times over recent months.
After years of false starts, northern Maine's massive wind energy project is finally advancing, with multiple New England states teaming up to share costs and bring clean power to hundreds of thousands of homes. The Maine Public Utilities Commission is expected to announce winning bids this month for wind farms and transmission lines that could transform the region's energy future. #
Maine just became the first state to hit pause on massive AI data centers, giving communities time to understand how these power-hungry facilities will affect electric bills and the environment. At least 11 other states are watching closely as Maine tests a new way to balance tech growth with grid stability.
Two Maine foundations just donated $16,000 to help families afford hospice care in Northern Maine. The funds ensure no one is turned away from end-of-life comfort during their hardest moments.
Maine's clean energy sector added 614 jobs and 100 new businesses in 2024, outpacing the state's overall job growth. The industry now employs over 16,000 workers and contributes $3 billion to Maine's economy.
Hong Kong's new dog-friendly restaurant program drew overwhelming support, receiving more than double the expected applications. The city will use a lottery to select 1,000 lucky restaurants from 2,100 eager applicants.
Maine just became the first state to hit pause on massive data centers, giving communities time to study their impact on electricity costs and the environment. Ten other states are watching closely and considering similar moves.
A Maine nonprofit is recruiting volunteers to protect shoppers from banned toxic chemicals still lurking on store shelves. The grassroots effort turns everyday citizens into watchdogs for public health.
Maine just became the first state to hit pause on massive AI data centers, giving communities a voice in shaping tech's future. The temporary ban creates space for thoughtful planning instead of rushed expansion.
A century-old Maine organization is giving coastal students another shot at higher education without crushing debt. Applications just opened for scholarships covering everything from trade schools to four-year colleges.
Maine just became the first state to hit pause on massive data centers, giving communities time to write smart rules before development gets out of hand. It's a model other states are watching closely as citizens push back against energy-hungry tech facilities.
Every spring, over 1,200 volunteers drop everything to help frogs and salamanders safely cross Maine roads during their annual migration. Their citizen science efforts are now reshaping how communities design roads and culverts to protect wildlife.
A Kansas City window washer offers free cleanings to struggling restaurants, then shares their stories with his 8,700 Instagram followers. His reviews have created lines around the block and may have saved businesses from closing.
When 90 critically endangered North Atlantic right whales appeared unexpectedly off New Hampshire's coast, Maine lobstermen made a choice that saved lives. They voluntarily pulled their fishing lines to protect the whales, proving that fishermen and conservationists can work together.
A retired Maine State Police lieutenant who struggled for years with PTSD from his career has found healing through a unique program designed by a quadruple amputee combat veteran. His recovery is now inspiring other first responders to seek help.
When angry internet users flooded a Singapore restaurant with one-star reviews over a $1.57 water fee, something unexpected happened. Sympathetic diners fought back with five-star reviews, turning an online mob into a debate about fairness.
A growing number of U.S. restaurants are asking diners to put away their phones during meals, and the movement is creating more memorable dining experiences. From locked pouches to free ice cream incentives, establishments are helping guests rediscover the joy of being present.
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