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Bob Smith, Edible Rind

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Sadly an enthusiastic cheesemaker and MCG member, Bob Smith of The Edible Rind, passed away unexpectedly from a massive heart attack. From what I heard from the foodies in Portland on Friday (the kitchen crew at Fore Street, ditto Aurora Provisions and the Rosemont staff) he tried to call for help but it took EMT 15 minutes to arrive – too late to save Bob who apparently suffered from untreated high blood pressure. An Obit appeared in the Portland Herald on Tuesday. This is a shock – a loss of one of our own. The Edible Rind is closed for business. Terribly sad – such a sweet guy and wonderful cheesemaker.

Barbara Skapa

Fresh From Maine cookbooks!

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FreshFromMaine_smIf any one would like to purchase this cookbook for holiday gift giving, let me know. Five Islands Farm is offering a 15% discount to all Cheese Guild Members! I will be happy to bring some to the Holiday party.

Sheep & Goat Reproduction Seminar

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This message is to announce the the Sheep & Goat Reproduction Seminar planned for October 23 and 24 in Fairfield and New Sharon. The seminar will feature Tennessee Small Ruminant Specialist, Dr. An Peischel and UMaine Animal Science Professor, Dr. James Weber. The Saturday session will feature the science of reproduction. The Sunday session will feature artificial insemination of goats (Sunday session limited to 14 people).

A mailing was recently sent to all sheep and goat producers in Maine regarding the seminar. However, feel free to pass this message onto interested parties (farmers and 4-H types) in your realm.

Here is the link to the seminar.