Dining Out

'an important step on the long fund-raising journey'
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The Sandy Point Community Club will hold its annual Pie Palooza Dinner, Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., in the lower-level event room of the Stockton Springs Municipal Building,…

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United Midcoast Charities (UMC) will hold its signature summer event, the 2025 Rising Tide Party & Silent Auction, Thursday, August 21, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Sail, Power & Steam Museum…

recent graduates of the MaineHealth Nurse Residency and Psychiatric Technician apprentice programs will be honored
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FALMOUTH — On July 16, 2025, MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH) will hold a benefit, from 5:30 – 8 p.m., to raise funds for mental health services at the annual…

non-eateries also participating
Vicki Murray with the “Into the Light!” lemon cupcake at Laugh Loud, Smile Big in Camden. Murray writes about transcending physical and emotional abuse by her first husband in her new book "Cupcake Lady". (Photo by Patrisha McLean)

“How much yellow can YOU eat, drink, (and buy) in July to brighten the lives of Maine domestic abuse survivors?” said Finding Our Voices, in a news release. "…

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The Peoples United Methodist Church of Union, on Union Founders Day, Saturday July 19, will be offering a Free Pancake Breakfast from 7  to 9 a.m.

The free…

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American Legion Post 50 is sponsoring a chicken barbecue dinner, Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 108 Windermere Lane, Unity. Serving begins at 12 p.m., and continues until food is gone. Dine In or…

short talks by representatives from local organizations
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Camden/Rockport Community Climate Action Potluck will be held Thursday, June 26, from 5:45 - 8 p.m., at First Congregational Church (FCC), 55…

From left to right: Kara George, Bill Hahn, Ang Setiawan, Rei Nugraha, Yoshi Yustofa, Chris Rector, Kendray Rodriguez, and Sandy Moore. (Photo by Alan Blake)

THOMASTON — Town officials and community members gathered on Tuesday, June 10 to celebrate the ribbon cutting for YOIKI Japanese Express, a new food truck offering…

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Prospect Community Center will be hosting its monthly benefit supper on Saturday, June 14, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Prospect Community Center dining room – corner of Rte…

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THOMASTON — Thrive in Thomaston presents the fifth season of Music Behind the Block, a free, family-friendly outdoor concert series held Wednesday evenings from July 23 through…

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To celebrate its 26th anniversary, Herring Gut Coastal Science Center will hold a Community Ice Cream Social, Friday, June 20, from 4 - 6 p.m., at 59 Factory Road, Port Clyde,…

featuring local food trucks, ribbon-cutting
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Cheeky Food Truck Park will host its Grand Opening Party on Wednesday, June 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at 139 Searsport Avenue, in Belfast, Maine.

This free community event will feature…

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A Traditional Maine Baked Bean Supper will be held Thursday, June 12, at 5:30 p.m., at People’s United Methodist Church, 13 Chapel St., South…

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Quarry Hill is offering a cider tasting and pairing event Thursday, May 22, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., at the Anderson Inn.

Small craft cideries have made a name for themselves among beer and…

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PROSPECT — Prospect Community Center will be hosting its monthly bean supper on Saturday, May 10, from 4 to 6 p.m., at…

RSVP by Friday, May 9
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ROCKLAND — The Rockland Coast Guard City Committee's Coast Guard Appreciation Dinner will be held Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the Elks Club, 210 Rankin Street, in Rockland.…

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THOMASTON — On Thursday, May 8, from 5 to 7 p.m., the Annual Tip-A-Cop to benefit Special Olympics Maine will be held at Applebee’s in Thomaston…

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WARREN — Warren Public Suppers will be held monthly through the summer at Second Congregational Church, 252 Main Street, Warren.

The suppers will be Thursdays, at 5:30 p…

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Belfast Lions Club, with the help of the Belfast Area High School Peer Leader LEOs, recently hosted their annual Spring Brunch, this one featured the appearance of the…

Quilt Raffle, bake sale, seedling sale
A free traditional tea service from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Belfast Boathouse. (Photo courtesy Laura Pierpont)

BELFAST — The community is invited to a Free Community Tea Party on Sunday, April 27, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Belfast Boat House.

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PROSPECT— Prospect Community Center will be hosting its monthly benefit supper, Saturday, April 12, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Prospect Community Center dining room…

Boothbay Harbor’s Oceanside Golf Resort and Coastal Prime Restaurant. Boothbay Harbor Inn is on the left. File photo

After almost a decade owned by Paul Coulombe, Boothbay Harbor’s Oceanside Golf Resort and Coastal Prime Restaurant is changing hands to Lafayette Hotels. The sale was finalized Dec. 27. Lafayette…

"LONG OVERDUE WELCOME HOME"
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CAMDEN — War Memorial Post 30, American Legion in Camden, will honor Vietnam War Veterans Day with a commemorative flag raising at 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, March 29, followed by a luncheon. The…

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ROCKPORT — Rockville Community Chapel Potluck Supper will be held Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 5 - 6:30 p.m., at Rockport Masonic Hall, Main St., in Rockport.

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DAMARISCOTTA — In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the Wells-Hussey Post 42 will host a Guiness Beef Stew Supper, Saturnday, March 15, beginning at 5 p.m., at the Post 42 Hall. Members of the…

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TENANTS HARBOR — A Sit Down Corn Beef and Cabbage Supper and Traditional Irish Music will be held Saturday, March 15, at 5 p.m. until sold out, at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Saint…

Camden and Rockport, March 15; Rockland and Thomaston, March 16
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AIO Food and Energy Assistance is reestablishing Pies on Parade, a community-wide event that provides an opportunity for people to sample sweet and savory…

Spark staff (L to R) Shawn Williams , Kiwi Barros, Fiona Harbert. Photo courtesy Spark Bagel

NORTHPORT— Spark Bagel, owned by Shawn Williams, is the latest addition in Northport for anyone looking for a sweet or savory breakfast treat.

The bagel shop recently opened to the public…

Serving up street tacos and signature brews
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WATERVILLE—As downtown Waterville continues to grow as a vibrant part of Maine's creative economy, it now proudly welcomes a new craft brewery. Cushnoc Brewing Co. opened its second location…

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APPLETON — The Souper Supper and Cake Auction fundraiser for the Appleton Library will be held Saturday, Feb 1, from 5 - 7 p.m., at the Appleton Village…

Just a stone's throw from the South End
(Left to Right) Shawn Wilcox, Andrea Wilcox, Jill Mitchell, Brandon Allen, Tara Boynton, and Todd Boynton. Photo courtesy Ryan Watts

ROCKLAND — Six friends, homebrewers themselves, launched their dream job last month. Taking over after Liberator Brewing Company closed, Shawn and Andrea Wilcox, Jill Mitchell, Brandon Allen, and…

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MORRILL — A concert, square dance party, and potluck will be held Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at the Morrill Community Center (Old Honesty Grange 83), 4 North Main Street, Morrill, ME 04952 (right…

one of the few remaining town-owned ski areas in the state
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CAMDEN — The Maine Ski and Snowboard Museum will honor the Camden community for its contributions to the sports of skiing and snowboarding in Maine on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m., at Camden Snow…

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CAMDEN — United Midcoast Charities (UMC) invites the public to cast their votes for the People’s Choice Award at the 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest during Camden’s Christmas by the Sea…

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BELFAST — Friends of Sears Island invites the public to a dine-to-donate meal, Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Darby’s Restaurant in Belfast. Eat out at Darby’s anytime from 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., and Darby's…

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ROCKLAND — On Wednesday, December 25, Christmas day, there will be a sitdown community dinner sponsored by Adas Yoshuron Synagogue and held at St. Peter’s Episcopal…

Frank and Matthew of Camden, here with Patrisha McLean, won the “Into the Light!” Selfie-Raffle Pet Basket, with treats donated by Maine Dog, Loyal Biscuit, and Creative Creations. Money raised through “Into the Light!” will pay for items to rescue pets from domestic abuse, in addition to bringing safety to women and children. (Photo by Finding Our Voices)

Businesses across 15 Midcoast towns raised $28,000 for Maine domestic abuse survivors in July's Finding Our Voices second annual "Into the Light!” Foodie Festival.  

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CAMDEN — St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, 33 Chestnut Street, Camden, will host a free community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, at 2 p.m.,…

Nov. 22 is deadline to order meals
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THOMASTON — Volunteers will once again offer a prepared sit-down community Thanksgiving Day feast in Thomaston with all of the traditional offerings.

The community…

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St. Thomas Church will be hosting a free community Thanksgiving Dinner, at 2 p.m., on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, 2024.

Everyone is welcome. …

Harvest on the Harbor's 2024 Lobster Chef of the Year
The winning Boothbay Craft Brewery Team.

That award-winning delicious bite created by Lori Mitchell/Boothbay Craft Brewery for Claw Down in June, taking both Judge's Choice and People's Choice awards, was awarded the People's Choice at…

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WARREN — Veteran's supper Nov. 9, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at the Warren Masonic Lodge, hosted by Warren Historical Society.

The Spot finds a new home in Rockland
Interior of the new location of The Spot in Rockland. Photo by Kay Stephens

ROCKLAND—Locals now have another place to grab lunch or dinner, and "S" marks "The Spot."

The Spot

The Spot, owned and operated…

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ROCKPORT — Camden Hills Regional High School students are hosting a fundraiser Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 4 - 8 p.m., at Flatbread Pizza, in Rockport. A percentage of every pizza sold (eat-in and…

Veterans eat free
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TENANTS HARBOR — Saturday, Nov. 9, starting at 5 p.m., join a Sit Down Bean Supper and Traditional Irish Music event at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Saint George Lodge 132, at 7…

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ROCKPORT — The National Honor Society at Camden Hills Regional High School invites American veterans and their families to its 12th annual Veterans' Day…

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CAMDEN — Meet neighbors and friends at a free community potluck coordinated by CamdenCAN (ClimateActionNow) and hosted the Congregational Church.

"Bountiful connections and colorful plates…

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SEARSPORT — NEFSA CEO Jerry Leeman and NEFSA COO Dustin Delano will be guest speakers at a lobster…

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ROCKPORT — The Midcoast chapter of the nonprofit League of Women Voters of…