Thanksgiving 2020 Archives - Centralmaine.com

Community, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel

Skowhegan Community Center to offer free Grab & Go Thanksgiving meals Nov. 26

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020

Orders will be accepted through Tuesday, Nov. 24.

Local & State

Alfond Center in Waterville hands out 850 hot Thanksgiving meals

by Amy Calder November 18, 2020November 21, 2020

The Alfond Youth & Community Center staff cooked and handed out Thanksgiving meals Saturday to drive-up recipients from its North Street facility.

Community, Morning Sentinel

Alfond center plans Thanksgiving meals to go

November 18, 2020November 17, 2020

This year the Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA of Greater Waterville at the Alfond Youth & Community Center will serve 750 fully cooked and individually packaged Thanksgiving Dinners, drive-thru style, from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday Nov. 21, from their parking lot at 126 North St. in Waterville. In addition, this Thursday and Friday […]

Community, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel

UMaine Extension offers Thanksgiving recipes, food safety tips

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020

University of Maine Cooperative Extension has several resources to help prepare a safe and healthy Thanksgiving meal. Before buying that turkey, UMaine Extension associate professor and registered dietitian Kate Yerxa suggests “planning for one to 1½ pounds of turkey per person. This will provide enough for the meal and leftovers for turkey sandwiches or a […]

Food & Dining

What size turkey will your family gobble?

by Meredith Goad November 15, 2020November 16, 2020

Turkey farmers and retailers predict more customers will want a smaller bird on their Thanksgiving table this year as a result of the pandemic. But for others, it’s go big or go home.

Food & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes

Green Plate Special: Turkey soup gets an elegant upgrade

by Christine Burns Rudalevige November 15, 2020November 16, 2020

Take a page from the French approach to potage.

Community, Kennebec Journal

Augusta church to offer free Thanksgiving take-out meals Nov. 26

November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

The event is drive thru, with option for delivery.

Food & Dining

Turkey (and other goodies) to go

by Meredith Goad November 8, 2020November 8, 2020

The pandemic may have thrown a wet dish towel on Thanksgiving this year, but local restaurants and markets are stepping up with lots of to-go options – and even a few for dining in.