Dining Out

Camden and Rockport, March 15; Rockland and Thomaston, March 16
(Photo courtesy AIO Food and Energy Assistance)

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
Gigantic Dad Pants. Photo by Kay Stephens

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 School…

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…

Bagpiper. (Photo by Mary Kay Fenton)

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…

UNION — Vose Library’s patrons and friends are invited to a Soup & Suspense event with Bruce Robert Coffin, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at 7 p.m., at Vose Library. 

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ROCKLAND — There will be a traditional Kenyan dinner followed by a talk from native Kenyans on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 6 - 8 p.m., at the First Universalist Church in Rockland, 345 Broadway. There…

Prospect Community Center will be hosting its monthly benefit supper on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Prospect Community Center dining room – corner of Rte. 1A and Rte. 174, across…

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CUSHING — The Cushing Historical Society closes out its 2024 season, Thursday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m., with a Fall Potluck and special trivia contest: So You Think You Know Cushing?

The event is…

PROSPECT — Prospect Community Center will be hosting its monthly benefit supper on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Prospect Community Center dining room – corner of  Rte. 1A and Rte.…

SOUTH THOMASTON — People's United Methodist Church will hold a Public Supper "Pot Luck" Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 5:30 p.m.13 Chapel Street, So. Thomaston

Menu: Casserole, Beans, Salads,…

CAMDEN — The Camden Rotary Club will serve blueberry pancakes Saturday, Aug. 31, from 7 to 10 a.m., on the Camden Public Landing, as part of the annual Windjammer Festival.

“Invite your…

TENANTS HARBOR — A Sit Down Summer Salad Supper will be held Saturday, Aug. 24, at 5 p.m. until sold out, at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Saint George Lodge 132, at 7 Elementary School…

SOUTH THOMASTON — People's United Methodist Church will hold a "Pizza Party" fundraiser supper, Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 5:30 p.m. 

Menu: Pizza with a variety of toppings, Salad, Dessert and…

Proceeds go to maintaining and purchasing critical lifesaving equipment

WARREN — The Warren Fire Department holds its annual BBQ Chicken lunch on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 12 - 2 p.m., “or until we run out,” said the WFD, in a news release. 

$15 per person, comes…

SPRUCE HEAD — Everyone is welcome to enjoy the end-of-season potluck in Spruce Head on Monday, August 19, at 6 p.m. Held in the historic Community Hall, at 30 Village Road, the supper promises to…

SOUTH THOMASTON — Public Supper "Summer Cookout" will be held Wednesday, August 14, at 5:30 p.m., at People's United Methodist Church, in South Thomaston.

Menu: Hot Dogs, Baked beans,…

THOMASTON — Join Hall Funeral Home on Saturday, August 31, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., for a back to school donation cookout at Hall Funeral Home of Thomaston.

For a recommended donation of $10…

PROSPECT — Prospect Community Center will be hosting its monthly benefit supper on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Prospect Community Center dining room – corner of  Rte. 1A & Rte.…

music by Anni and the Rainmakers

BELFAST — Money is being raised for Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County at the annual Habitat Lobster Gala on Sunday, Aug. 18, from 12 - 3 p.m., at Steamboat Landing (next to the Belfast…

BELFAST — The Belfast Yacht Club & Event Center will be the site of the United Midcoast Charities’ third annual summer celebration, Thursday, August 22, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. 

UMC will…

learn about future building renovations, this organization, enjoy sociable dinner of pies

STOCKTON SPRINGS — The Sandy Point Community Club will hold a Pie Palooza Dinner, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., in the lower-level event room of the Stockton Springs Municipal…

Food Trucks, Live Music, and Family Activities Await at RES Community Park

ROCKPORT — The RES Community Park will be the site of Food Truck Friday, July 26, 2024, from 5 to 8 p.m., at 40 West Street, Rockport, Maine 04856.

“Presented by the RES Community Park…

portion of proceeds to benefit AIO

Station 118 and Café Miranda are collaborating on “Where there is Smoke, There is Fire,” Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the AIO food…

Readings and meditations from local poets and authors

CAMDEN — St. Thomas' Church will be hosting an Open House and Summer Luncheon on Saturday, August 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

The Open House will feature a tour of the historic building by…

PROSPECT — Prospect Community Center will be hosting a monthly bean supper on Saturday, July 13, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Prospect Community Center dining room – corner of  Rte. 1A and Rte.174…

CAMDEN — Merryspring Nature Center will be holding a Pie Social as part of its Family Fun and Open Garden Day celebration on Saturday, July 20. 

OWLS HEAD — Town of Owls Head Founders’ Day Picnic will be Sunday, July 21, from 12:30-2:30 p.m., at The Old Homestead, 453 Ash Point Drive, Owls Head.

Hot dogs Hamburgers and Drinks will…

SOUTH THOMASTON — People's United Methodist Church will be holding an Italian Night public supper, Wednesday, July 10, at 5:30 p.m.

Menu: Pasta Dishes, Salads, and more, Garlic Bread,…

UNION — The People's United Methodist Church of Union, in conjunction with the Town of Union's Sestercentennial, 250th Year celebration, will hold a free pancake breakfast on Saturday, July 20,…

second annual “Into the Light!” Foodie Festival and raffle

Mango tacos, passion fruit cheesecake, curry noodle soup, and lemon cocktails are some of the ways 62 Midcoast eateries are incorporating the color yellow on their July menus in the second annual…

parking lot of the Country Inn is now a food truck court

ROCKPORT—You know what Maine can never see enough of? Great Mexican food.

Joe Simko, owner/chef of the new Taco Joe’s food truck, opened quietly last week in the parking lot of The Country…