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transforming Super Bowl weekend into nation's largest celebration of giving and serving
Souper Bowl luncheon returns to Union church
Mon, 01/13/2020 - 2:30pm
UNION — The Peoples United Methodist Church of Union will have their annual Souper Bowl luncheon, Sunday, Feb. 2, at approximately 11:45 a.m. Homemade soups and bread will be served along with beverages. A collection of cans of soup/chowder/stew and crackers will be accepted and donated to the Come Spring Food Pantry. A free will offering will also be taken and donated to the Good Shepherd Food Bank. “All are welcome, and please just bring yourself and appetite, no charge, and no need to bring...
Buy local chocolate, support local students
Trekkers’ students hold fundraiser with local chocolate
Thu, 01/09/2020 - 1:45pm

ROCKLAND — Trekkers’ Bixby & Co. catalog fundraiser is back. For another year, Rockland-based Trekkers teams up with Bixby & Co. in a locals-supporting-locals fundraising effort. To help Trekkers students raise funds for their program dues, Bixby & Co., a chocolate confectionery company, is offering a catalog of treats to the community. Running now through February 7, 30% of every item sold by a student will go directly to that student’s dues, which enables participation in...
featuring Callahan Bridge and Rosey Gerry
Annual Souper Supper, cake auction for Appleton Library
Wed, 01/08/2020 - 8:30am
APPLETON — Appleton Library's Annual Souper Supper and Cake Auction with Rosey Gerry will take place Saturday, Jan. 25, from 5 - 7:30 p.m., at Appleton Village School. This library sponsored event is the library’s biggest annual fundraising event, and will offer “tasty soups and delectable cakes,” according to the library, in a news release. Performance by Callahan Bridge – fiddler Raelin Callahan and guitarist Kevin Callahan. Adults and ages 12 and up: $8, Children 5 and under: $5, and Family...
My Grandmother’s Cooking: An Indian all-vegetarian dinner, talk at Penobscot School
Sun, 01/05/2020 - 4:00pm

ROCKLAND — Dee Patel, Rockport resident and native of India, will prepare a dinner of all-vegetarian authentic Indian food, Thursday, Jan,16 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at the Penobscot Language School, in Rockland. In India, Patel began cooking as a teenager under the tutelage of her grandmother. Her passion for cooking expanded to the creation of her own recipes within the tradition and then to the very recent opening of Namaste in Rockport. She is eager to introduce vegetarian delights to persons...
working together to raise the funds to get every student and chaperone there and back
POSTPONED: Rockland restaurant to host benefit dinner for middle school’s Japan exchange program
Fri, 01/03/2020 - 3:30pm

ROCKLAND — The Rustica fundraiser dinner for Camden Rockport Middle School’s Japan Exchange Program has been postponed to its snow day, Thursday, January 30 due to weather. Rustica Cucina Italiana Restaurant in Rockland, is looking forward to hosting a cozy winter’s night of dinner, offering a balance of traditional and eclectic Italian foods. On Thursday, Jan. 16, from 5 to 9 p.m., Chef (and Japan Exchange Program traveler parent) John Stowe, of Rustica Cucina Italiana Restaurant will be “...
New Hope for Women, Café Miranda to cohost Community Nights
Fri, 01/03/2020 - 8:15am

ROCKLAND — New Hope for Women invites the public to Community Nights on Thursday, Jan. 16, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., at the Gautschi Center in Rockland. Attendees will enjoy hors d’oeuvres prepared by Cafe Miranda, a cash bar, and the art-filled space at the Gautschi Center. All community members are invited to this brief talk by New Hope for Women followed by ample time to enjoy conversation, food, art and drink. Tickets may be purchased for $45 per person at https://www.cafemiranda.com
silent auction and gala, scavenger hunt in camden, pie-themed movie
Get pie-filled during 16th annual Pies on Parade weekend
Thu, 01/02/2020 - 7:00pm

ROCKLAND — Rockland, dubbed “Pie Town USA” by the Food Network, is living up to its name, according to organizers, as planning is well underway for the 16th annual Pies on Parade Pie-A-Thon to celebrate National Pie Day, which is celebrated each year on January 23. “The towns of Rockland and Camden will go pie-crazy for the weekend of January 24 through January 26, 2020,” said Historic Inns of Rockland, in a news release. Three events highlight the Pies on Parade Weekend: A Friday night Silent...
What’s In That Cocktail?
Have a drink with Old St. Nick
Wed, 12/25/2019 - 11:00am

CAMDEN—After all of the gifts are unwrapped, the leftovers are put away and the hoopla dies down, it’s time for the adult equivalent of that last little bit of chocolate or candy cane in the bottom of your stocking. It can be found in Old St. Nick, a deliciously frosty cocktail crafted at Hoxbill in Camden Harbor. Beverage Director Marcus Carter collaborated on the invention of this drink just in time for the holidays. Upon the first swig, it’s an arctic blast of peppermint, followed by the...
Communi-TEA at Thomaston Public Library
Wed, 12/11/2019 - 9:45am
THOMASTON — Take a break from holiday prep and join Communi-TEA for afternoon tea, Friday, Dec. 20, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., at Thomaston Public Library. Treats and hot tea will be served, and all are welcome in the Library’s community living room. Folks are encouraged to support their neighbors by bringing to Communi-TEA a non-perishable food, pet care, or personal care item to donate to the food pantry.
proceeds will provide food, shelter, medical care to more than 300 animals
Café Miranda Community Night to support Pope Memorial Humane Society
Wed, 12/11/2019 - 9:00am
THOMASTON — Join friends, family, and staff from Pope Memorial Humane Society on December 19 for Café Miranda’s Community night at the Gautschi Center. Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar while you learn more about Pope Memorial Humane Society and the difference they are making in the lives of local homeless animals. The event will take place on Thursday, Dec. 19, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at the Gautschi Center, located at 8 Elm Street in Rockland. Tickets are on sale for $45 and can be...
live klezmer, latke, israeli dance
Annual Chanukah Celebration at Rockport Opera House
Fri, 12/06/2019 - 12:15pm

ROCKPORT — Everyone is welcome to join Adas Yoshuron Synagogue at the Rockport Opera House on Sunday, Dec. 29, from 4 - 6 p.m., for a community Chanukah celebration. This party is open to all and will be the major public celebration of Chanukah bringing together people from communities throughout the Midcoast area. The Casco Bay Tummlers will perform live klezmer and holiday music throughout the evening, and lead traditional and Israeli dancing. There will be a community menorah lighting...
Shop Local: Three unique Maine eats
Fri, 12/06/2019 - 12:00pm

Each December, we shine the spotlight on Maine craftspeople who make products by hand. This week, we focus on those who work out of their homes, farms and kitchens to make quality products, using unique Maine flavors and ingredients. Best of all, all of these items can be picked up locally and shipped. Toddy Pond Farm Fromage Blanc Monroe, Maine Toddy Farm fromage is fantastic for a festive cheese board. Can be found at the Belfast Co-op. Photo courtesy Belfast Co-op...
Volunteers welcome to help with 30th annual meal
Free Christmas community dinner at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Wed, 12/04/2019 - 3:30pm

ROCKLAND — Members of Adas Yoshuron Synagogue, in Rockland, and many community volunteers are getting ready for the 30th Annual Christmas Day Community Dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 25. Appetizers are served at 12 noon and dinner at 1 p.m. The meal is free to the public; all are welcome. The meal, which features appetizers (donated by area restaurants) followed by roasted turkey with all the trimmings and an array of desserts (also made by area restaurants), takes place at St. Peter’s Episcopal...
Early Bird Brunch at First Church in Belfast
Sun, 12/01/2019 - 7:45am
BELFAST — The First Church in Belfast, UCC, will host an Early Bird Brunch, Saturday, Dec. 7, from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m., at the church. Menu: Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, French toast casserole, biscuits and gravy, fruit, beverages - all for $5. The First Church is an Open and Affirming Congregation, ADA Accessible, located at 104 Church Street and 8 Court Street in Belfast. Brunch access will be at the 55 Spring Street entrance. For more information, call the church office at 338-2282, check...
Grandpa’s Kitchen, new Belfast breakfast, lunch spot, dishes up comfort food
Thu, 11/21/2019 - 12:00pm

BELFAST—If you’re shopping at the United Farmers Market of Maine in Belfast and happen upon Mike Raven’s booth, “Grandpa’s Specialty Smoked Meats,” you don’t have too far to walk for table service, as he recently opened a tiny restaurant next door. Last month, Raven opened Grandpa’s Kitchen, an offshoot of his smoked meats business, in the kitchen annex attached to United Farmers Market of Maine formerly used by Jamaican Vybz. As the family cook, Raven grew up observing his grandfather in the...
Midcoast Recovery Coalition hosts benefit dinner, auction
Tue, 11/19/2019 - 11:45am

ROCKLAND — A dinner and silent auction to benefit the Mid-Coast Recovery Coalition will take place Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 - 8 p.m., at the Rockland Elks Lodge. All proceeds of the $10 admission will go directly to the Coalition, which has a mission to support recovery from addiction in Midcoast Maine.
traditional holiday buffet dinner
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church to host free community Thanksgiving dinner
Thu, 11/14/2019 - 4:00pm
CAMDEN — St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church invites the public to its free annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Thursday, Nov. 28. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., and the traditional holiday buffet dinner will be served at 2 p.m. Attendees are welcome to bring a favorite dessert to share. “Reservations are not required, but we would appreciate it if you would let us know if you plan to attend,” said the Church, in a news release. Contact: 207-236-3680. The church is located at 33 Chestnut Street, Camden.
‘Come to help. Come to give thanks. Come to feast with friends.’
St. Peter’s annual free Thanksgiving dinner
Thu, 11/14/2019 - 11:30am
ROCKLAND — All are welcome to the free turkey dinner with all the traditional dishes trimmings: mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce, and lots of pies. The dinner is on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the Church Parish Hall of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. An informal service of thanksgiving with Holy Eucharist will be held in the church parlor at 11 a.m. The church is located at 11 White Street in Rockland. There is no charge...
Calling all dog lovers, wreath lovers, and chili dog lovers
Chili dog dinner, themed wreaths to benefit Thomaston dog park
Wed, 11/13/2019 - 10:45am

THOMASTON — Join the Thomaston Dog Park Association, Saturday, Nov. 23, from 4 - 6 p.m., for a chili dog dinner at The Federated Church, 8 Hyler Street, Thomaston. Dinner costs $8 and includes choice of meat or veggie chili with a hot dog or sour cream, plus chips, drink and a dessert. The Association will also be decorating live-cut holiday wreaths. The doggie-themed wreaths will be available for $25 at the event. All proceeds benefit the park. The Thomaston Dog Park Association would like to...
Latvian culture, music, history, and refugee stories by Midcoast neighbors
Latvian Ladies of Maine to prepare dinner at Penobscot Language School
Tue, 11/05/2019 - 10:00am

ROCKLAND — The Latvian Ladies of Maine will prepare a traditional dinner to celebrate Latvian Independence Day topped off with a traditional Latvian birthday sweetbread, Friday, Nov. 15, from 5:30 - 8 p.m., at Penobscot Language School. One of the Baltic states in the Baltic region of Northern Europe, the republic of Latvia declared its independence on November 18, 1918, in the aftermath of World War I, following centuries of Swedish, Polish and Russian rule. This cultural...
‘proudly wearing our yellow ribbons and welcoming all veterans’
Northern Light Health to serve lunch for Veterans
Mon, 11/04/2019 - 11:15am
ELLSWORTH and BLUE HILL — Northern Light Health hospitals in Blue Hill and Ellsworth are inviting veterans to a complimentary lunch on Monday, November 11. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., in the cafeterias. “Blue Hill and Maine Coast Hospitals are pleased to show our support for the many veterans who work and live in our communities,” said President John Ronan, in a news release. “We look forward to proudly wearing our yellow ribbons and welcoming all veterans who wish to join us for...
Communi-TEA at Thomaston Public Library
Fri, 11/01/2019 - 12:15pm
THOMASTON — Join Thomaston Public Library for afternoon tea, Friday, Nov. 15, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Treats and hot tea will be served, and all are welcome in the community living room at Thomaston Public Library. Folks are encouraged to support their neighbors by bringing to Communi-TEA a non-perishable food, pet care, or personal care item to donate to the food pantry.
‘For this one day, we’re all one family with all the holiday trimmings’
Thanksgiving Dinner to be served by Thomaston Random Acts of Kindness
Mon, 10/28/2019 - 4:00pm
THOMASTON — Thomaston’s annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held again this year at the Federated Church on Hyler Street, in Thomaston. The Thomaston Random Acts of Kindness (TRAK) will be serving up a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with roast turkey, stuffing and gravy, potatoes, squash, onions, peas, cranberry sauce, and a wide array of homemade desserts. TRAK has hosted this complimentary dinner for Thomaston residents and their friends for many years. While this dinner has become...
Warren veterans invited to ‘Thank You for Your Service dinner’
Mon, 10/28/2019 - 4:00pm
WARREN — All Veterans of Warren, Maine, are cordially invited to a Meatloaf Dinner, Saturday, Nov. 9, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Masonic Hall, located on Route 90, Warren. The dinner is free to all Veterans. (A donation would be accepted by all other participants) This event is presented by the Warren Historical Society. RSVP or for more information call Jan Macdonald 273-3154
Veteran Appreciation Supper in Owls Head
Mon, 10/28/2019 - 3:45pm
OWLS HEAD — There will be a Veteran Appreciation Supper, Monday, Nov. 11, from 5 - 7 p.m., at the Owls Head Community Center. Veterans and their families eat for free, public welcome for small fee. There will be music, presentations, door prizes for veterans. Food includes home baked beans, mac 'n cheese, smoked ham, biscuits, Cole slaw, veggies, and a variety of desserts. Net proceeds go to Veteran Charity.
Rob Voudvihong, Jocelyn and Wind Tracy team up, pursue simplistic perfection
Belfast welcomes sushi restaurant Satori to historic Gothic building
Mon, 10/21/2019 - 12:15pm

BELFAST — When the Gothic Building in Belfast became available for use it left a void downtown. The storied building, owned by Todd French, was once the home of now world-famous eatery The Lost Kitchen, followed by several other establishments. Now, a new sushi restaurant has filled both the space and a niche in town. Satori opened on September 20. Satori is the work of three talented restaurant professionals who were brought together by happenstance and a combination of each of their...
free lunch program aims at fighting winter doldrums, providing nutritious hot meals to the needy, the lonely, and the social
Soup’s On! serves up 15th season in Camden
Sat, 10/19/2019 - 6:15pm

CAMDEN — The First Congregational Church of Camden is gearing up to once again host a community hot soup luncheon every Wednesday, at 12 noon, beginning October 30 and running through March 25, 2020. Soup’s On! is a free lunch program that was started by the Congregational Church in the fall of 2005 as a community gesture to fight the winter doldrums while providing a nutritious hot meal to those in need, those who are lonely, and for those who simply enjoy the company of others while eating...
Camden Seniors lunch
Fri, 10/18/2019 - 11:45am
CAMDEN — The Camden Seniors will meet for lunch October 24, at 11:30 a.m., at The Camden Island Restaurant on Elm Street in Camden.
Veterans' Day Breakfast at Camden Hills open to veterans, family
Wed, 10/16/2019 - 3:30pm
ROCKPORT — The National Honor Society of Camden Hills Regional High School invites American veterans and their families to its seventh annual Veterans' Day Breakfast on Monday, Nov. 11, from 7:30 to 9 a.m., in the Wave Cafe at Camden Hills. Music, speakers, and a breakfast will be provided. The breakfast is free for all attendees. Contact advisors Sara Cole-Pardun at 236-7800, ext. 3224, or Melissa Howard at 236- 7800, ext. 3324 if you have any questions.
Special Olympics Maine
Tip-A-Responder returns to Thomaston, Oct. 17
Tue, 10/15/2019 - 12:15pm

THOMASTON — Thursday night, October 17, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Applebee’s of Thomaston is hosting a Tip-A-First Responder fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics Maine. “The August event was such a success that management of Applebee’s is having another,” said Midcoast Tip-A-Responder, in a news release. “Come let local police, fire, EMS, Maine State Prison guards, and Knox County Jail guards wait on your table; as your tip goes to Special Olympics Maine.”
Chili, chowder, book sale, local artists' gallery at Thomaston Public Library
Sun, 10/13/2019 - 2:45pm
THOMASTON — Join Thomaston Public Library, Saturday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the gym of the Thomaston Academy Building for the annual Friends of the Thomaston Public Library Chili, Chowder, and Book Sale. This year, the event will also include a special showing of several local artists' work. Ron Frontin, Doreen Dufour, Nancy Baker, Linden O'Ryan, Brandon Berkenbile, Lorena Stackpole will all have their art on display. $8 per person, and kids under 10 eat free. Books will be for...
Communi-TEA at Thomaston Public Library
Sun, 10/13/2019 - 2:30pm
THOMASTON — Fall is here, according to Thomaston Public Library. “It's the perfect time to join us for afternoon some delicious sweets and savories, hot tea, and the wonderful company of neighbors,” said the Library, in a news release. Communi-TEA will take place Friday, Oct. 18, with tea being available from 3 - 4:30 p.m., in the Main Reading Room. All are welcome. Folks are encouraged to bring an item of personal or pet care to donate to the local food pantry. These are items not generally...
7th Annual Maine Lobsterpalooza tasting event
Sun, 10/13/2019 - 1:45pm

ROCKLAND — The 7th Annual Maine Lobsterpalooza tasting event returns Sunday, October 20, at 1 p.m., at the Rockland Elks Club. Tickets are $15 Tickets available at Fresh off the Farm, Route 1, in Rockport, online at AIOfoodpantry.org/lobsterpalooza, or at the door. Professional chef and amateur chefs participate to win the People’s Choice Award in their category. All profits from the event go to the AIO Food Pantry and energy assistance program. For more information visit the Maine...
Dequhn Sol NJha of Mystic Vibes to perform Bahaman reggae
Benefit 4 Bahamas to raise money for hurricane relief
Mon, 09/30/2019 - 12:30pm

ROCKPORT — Necessary Music Productions is helping Flatbread Company in Rockport promote Benefit 4 Bahamas Hurricane Relief as part of the weekly Tuesday night benefit schedule. “It sure is great working with Bobby and the rest of the FBC Krewe (sic) again!” said Necessary, in a news release. The Benefit 4 Bahamas Hurricane Relief Evening will be Tuesday, October 1, from 5-9 p.m., with a dinner of flatbread pizza or salad (with locally sourced ingredients) and whatever patrons might choose from...
Tapas and Paella: the culinary impact Spain has had on the world
Spanish dinner, talk to be held at Penobscot Language School
Sun, 09/22/2019 - 1:15pm

ROCKLAND — Join Penobscot Language School’s newest board member, Jared McCannell, for an evening meal and discussion inspired by the cuisine of Spain, Thursday, Sept. 26, from 5:30 - 8 p.m. The School will serve a variety of traditional Tapas (finger food), salad, and Spain's most celebrated dish "Paella" (saffron rice, vegetables, meat and/or seafood) as a main course. The meal will be followed by a traditional Mediterranean dessert and informative conversation about the culinary impact Spain...
PAWS to host fundraiser at Flatbread Company, Sept. 24
Sun, 09/22/2019 - 12:45pm
ROCKPORT — PAWS Animal Adoption Center will hold a fundraiser, Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Flatbread Company, in Rockport. A portion of the proceeds from each pizza sold will be donated to PAWS.
Public supper to benefit Aldersgate children's programs
Fri, 09/20/2019 - 12:45pm
ROCKLAND — Everyone is invited to come, Saturday, September 28, at 5 pm, to Aldersgate United Methodist Church to enjoy beans, casseroles, and homemade pies. In lieu of tickets, monetary contributions are encouraged in support of the Community Children's Programs hosted by Aldersgate UMC. This will be the last public supper of the season for Aldersgate. The church is located at 15 Wesley Lane, which is off of Route 17 and across from Lake Chickawaukie.
Ancho Honey to serve take out options, weekly specials, sandwiches
Bedell brings year-round dining option to heart of Tenants Harbor
Fri, 09/20/2019 - 12:30pm

TENANTS HARBOR — Many locals, and those versed in the Maine food scene, know Malcolm Bedell either from his writing, which includes co-authoring a book and regularly contributing to a variety of print and online publications, or his popular and cleverly-named Rockland-based food truck ‘Wich Please. Now, Bedell is back with a new project: a modest eatery in his home town of Tenants Harbor called Ancho Honey, housed in a converted residence at the heart of the village. An attractive sign,...
Rockland American Legion to host BBQ fundraiser
Thu, 09/19/2019 - 1:15pm
ROCKLAND — Winslow Holbrook Merritt Post 1 is hosting a BBQ, September 28, to benefit the veterans. This will be held in the afternoon, from 12 to 4 p.m. Members and guest are encouraged to attend to help in the support needed for the veterans. The menu will include: BBQ chicken, BBQ pork, assorted salads, and desserts. Cost for the BBQ is $10 per person. Children under the age of 10 are free. Tickets will be available at the door or from a member of the Legion.
Waldoboro Business Association hosts family potluck picnic
Sun, 09/15/2019 - 5:15pm

WALDOBORO — September’s meeting will be held Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 5 - 7 p.m., at Cider Hill Farm. Bring family and a side dish or dessert to share at this free potluck picnic. Hamburgers, hotdogs, a pasta salad, marshmallows, and cider will be provided to complement dishes brought by attendees. Pack up your camp chairs, blankets and marshmallow sticks for this WBA event. There will be croquet, corn hole and kite flying along with other games for kids of all ages to play. WBA meetings are...
Communi-TEA at Thomaston Public Library
Thu, 09/12/2019 - 5:45pm
THOMASTON — Fall is on it's way! It's almost time for apples, pumpkin spice, and scarves, according to Communi-Tea, in a news release. In the meantime, it could be 75 degrees or 50. Celebrate the mercurial beast that is September in Maine with some sweets and savories, hot or iced tea, and the company of neighbors. Tea is from 3 - 4:30 p,m,, on Friday, September 20, at Thomaston Public Library, in the Main Reading Room. All are welcome. Folks are encourtaged to bring an item of personal or pet...
hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, raffle
‘Summer Farewell’ at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church
Wed, 09/11/2019 - 6:15pm
CAMDEN — Attend a joyful celebration, the “Summer Farewell,” Friday, Sept. 20, at 5:30 p.m., at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, in Camden. The parish welcomes adults in the Midcoast area to attend this event featuring hors d’oeuvres by Maynard’s Catering and beverage bar. The highlight of the evening will be a silent auction featuring a lobster dinner for ten, an authentic Asian-prepared dinner for six, schooner trips and other exciting offerings. There will also be a raffle of three baskets:...
every third Thursday benefit fundraiser
Café Miranda’s Community Night, Doris Buffett’s Letters Foundation event to benefit Knox Clinic
Wed, 09/11/2019 - 11:30am

CAMDEN —Join the Knox Clinic and Doris Buffett’s Letters Foundation, Thursday, September 19 for Cafe Miranda’s Community Night at the Whitehall Inn. Café Miranda has teamed up with the Whitehall Inn to showcase a nonprofit every third Thursday of the month, and September the tickets benefit the Knox Clinic. “We are thrilled to announce that the event will feature special guest speakers from Doris Buffett’s Letters Foundation in honor of their new book Letters to Doris .” said Knox...
Pickles, Preserves, Pies fundraiser to continue in Lincolnville
Fri, 09/06/2019 - 10:00am
LINCOLNVILLE — The annual scholarship fundraiser, Pickles, Preserves and Pies, will take place, Saturday, October 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at McLaughlin's Lobster Shack by the Lincolnville Beach ferry. Attend the Lincolnville Business Group’s annual sale of homemade harvest goodies. Purchase homemade pickles, jams, salsas, and pies or a related items (apples, cider, blueberries, condiments, handpies, tarts, etc.). Lincolnville Business Group will be selling coffee, pies, pickle ornaments, and...
Unsung hero award, grant recipients, music by the Right Track
Midcoast Charities to hold 2nd annual Community Celebration
Tue, 09/03/2019 - 3:00pm

ROCKPORT — United Midcoast Charities (UMC) will reveal its 2019 grant award recipients at its Community Celebration, Thursday, September 19, at the Samoset Resort. Representatives from dozens of local organizations receiving 2019 UMC grants will be present and the public is invited to join the grantees, from 5 - 7:30 p.m., to celebrate their tireless work in the community. The evening will include a hosted bar, heavy appetizers, the presentation of grants and premier of a short video about the...
And the famous family lobster shack is back for a time!
Waterman Beach Brewery is Midcoast’s latest oceanfront brewery to open
Tue, 09/03/2019 - 11:30am

SOUTH THOMASTON—It may be the end of the summer season for tourists to Maine, but Waterman Beach Brewing is just getting started. General Manager Heath Curtis just opened the oceanfront brewery for Labor Day weekend to an enthusiastic crowd of locals, visitors and fans of Waterman’s Beach Lobster. But first, a little back story, so it all makes sense. Three years ago, Waterman’s Beach Lobster, a family-owned lobster pound, announced it was closing for good after 30 years in the business. Curtis...
Sunday, August 25
Pancake breakfast at Camden Legion Post 30
Wed, 08/21/2019 - 4:00pm

American Legion War Memorial Post 30 in Camden is holding another pancake breakfast on Sunday, Aug. 25, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. to continue its fundraising for building refurbishment and community projects. The menu includes blueberry or plain pancakes, sausage, eggs, sausage gravy, toast, apple sauce, orange juice and coffee. The cost is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 10 and under. The Legion Hall is located at 91 Pearl Street and ample parking is available. For more information,...
MOFGA’s first Bread & Brew Fest celebrates the almighty Maine grain
Mon, 08/19/2019 - 4:00pm

UNITY— Walking through meadows of apple trees, and by clusters of wildflowers and sculptures, I entered the grounds of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association in Unity on Saturday, August 17 intent on one thing: drinking beer and eating bread. MOFGA’s first Bread and Brews Festival did not disappoint, drawing nearly 200 people from all over the state. I’ve been to many brew fests around the state, but this one felt small and intimate with 11 breweries in the main area of the Common...
Public Supper to benefit United Methodist Economic Ministry
Tue, 08/13/2019 - 2:30pm
ROCKLAND — Everyone is invited to a public supper on August 24, at 5 p.m., at Aldersgate UMC to enjoy beans, casseroles, and homemade pies. In lieu of tickets, monetary contributions are encouraged in support of the United Methodist Economic Ministry (UMEM) in Salem, Solon, and Howland. Aldersgate UMC is located at 15 Wesley Lane, off of Route 17, across from Lake Chickawaukie.
Annual Tip-A-Cop event to support Special Olympics Aug. 15
Tue, 08/13/2019 - 8:30am

THOMASTON — The annual Tip-A-Cop event to benefit Special Olympics Maine will be held Thursday, Aug.15 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Applebee’s in Thomaston. For the past two years, the Thomaston fundraiser has set the record for the most money raised during one night at a Maine Tip-A-Cop event. Come let a first responder wait on you while you help to raise money for a worthy cause. Police, firefighters, EMS providers, and prison guards will be there volunteering their time by assisting the Applebee’s...

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