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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 in downtown Belfast. 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...
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...
‘Must be Nice’ owner hauls, cooks, shucks lobster, and runs her own business
Sadie Samuels’ new lobster shack opens in Belfast
Mon, 08/12/2019 - 9:30am

BELFAST— She works hard for the money, that’s for sure. Captain Sadie Samuels catches lobster all week on her own boat, FV Must Be Nice . The afternoon I’d stopped by her new lobster shack, located right on the Harbor Walk in Belfast, she’d already been up at 4 a.m. to go haul. “The bait guys were late this morning, like 5 a.m., so I got a late start,” she admitted. Yet, by 10 a.m., when most of America is only an hour into their work day, Sadie got off the boat, and headed for her...
It’s about good food and people who care
Community gets to the heart of the Saint George River Cafe
Wed, 08/07/2019 - 5:00pm

WARREN – I didn’t really know what to expect when I walked into the Saint George Café at 310 Main Street, but what I found was a true gastronomical delight in a warm environment built and supported by the love of a community. It’s a story worth telling and exemplifies small-town America. We start in Seattle, Washington, where current owner Ann Gonzales was living with her partner, Fanny Faye Davis. Gonzales worked as a psychotherapist and Davis worked for the school district...
In business
‘The Only Doughnut’ you’ll ever need now exists in Belfast
Mon, 08/05/2019 - 8:30am

BELFAST—Was it a coincidence that the day I decided to check out The Only Doughnut, a new shop in Belfast, there was only one doughnut left? Well, to be accurate, one kind of doughnut—a coconut glazed—was left. The entire racks of doughnuts had been sold, cleared out by 11 a.m. on Sunday. Owner Sally Jaskold was kind of surprised herself. Jaskold, who co-runs the business with Matt Wheeler, began making doughnuts from a commercial kitchen in Belfast and sold them at the United Belfast Farmer’s...
Fundraising dinner to benefit Friends of Sears Island
Tue, 07/30/2019 - 11:00am

BELFAST — Join Friends of Sears Island for a fundraising dinner Wednesday, August 7, from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., at Ocean’s Edge Restaurant, in Belfast. Ocean’s Edge will donate 10% of the tab to Friends of Sears Island to support conservation and education programs. Ocean’s Edge Restaurant is located at the Fireside Inn & Suites at 159 Searsport Avenue in Belfast. More information about the restaurant can be found at www.facebook.com/oceansedgerestaurant or www.belfastmainehotel.com/belfast-...
Lots More Than Beans Supper
Mon, 07/29/2019 - 8:45am
PROSPECT — Prospect Community Center will be hosting its monthly benefit supper, Saturday, August 10, from 4 to 6 p.m., in the Prospect Community Center dining room. Baked Beans, Hot Dogs, Pulled Pork, Lasagna, American Chop Suey, Scalloped Potatoes, Broccoli, Clam and Chicken casseroles, Fresh Salads, Homemade Pies, Cakes,Yeast Rolls. Adults - $8; Children under 12 - $2. Benefit for building maintenance and community concerns. The Community Center is located at the corner of Rte. 1A and Rte...
20 percent of the profits went to Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services.
Owners of Belfast Mexican food stand donate proceeds to RAICES
Wed, 07/24/2019 - 3:00pm

BELFAST—Matthew Norwood, owner of Baby Burrito in City Park, decided with his partner, Maggie Goscinski, to sell tacos for a cause on Tuesday, July 23. On a Facebook post the day before, Norwood announced: “I t’s hard to serve Mexican cuisine without thinking about the current adversity facing immigrants and refugees at our border. Families belong together, and seeking asylum isn’t illegal. Instead of doing our usual Taco Tuesday giveaway, we’ll be donating 20% of our profits to ...
Public Supper to benefit Rockland YMCA program
Fri, 07/19/2019 - 10:45am
ROCKLAND — Everyone is invited to come, Saturday, July 27, at 5 p.m., to Aldersgate United Methodist Church to enjoy beans, casseroles, and homemade pies. In lieu of tickets, monetary contributions are encouraged in support of the Rockland YMCA Youth Program. Aldersgate United Methodist Church is located at 15 Wesley Lane, off of Route 17, and across from Lake Chickawaukie.
honoring the dorman family legacy
Dorman’s to serve up more than ice cream with new take out service
Thu, 07/18/2019 - 7:45pm
THOMASTON — Significant changes continue to occur at Dorman’s Dairy Dream this summer. After adding Sunday operational hours this spring for the first time ever, the Thomaston ice cream hot spot is expanding its business at its current location on New County Road with the establishment of Dorman’s Grill. The new business, which will aim to honor the Dorman family legacy, will be located in a building directly behind the famous ice cream building with construction underway and...
Dinner Anywhere in the World raffle
Wed, 07/17/2019 - 12:45pm

BELFAST — The Dinner Anywhere in the World Raffle sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Belfast is back. Last year’s winner went to Uruguay. This year’s winner will have even more prize options, according to UUC, in a news release: A. For travel outside of the U.S.A.: Two round-trip airline flights, dinner for two at a restaurant of his or her choice, and two nights hotel accommodations for two (the “Prize”). The destination and restaurant will be selected by the Winner. UUCB will...
A safe port in an unsafe world
Local chef gets creative in Rockland’s South End with Sloop Dogs
Tue, 07/16/2019 - 2:45pm

ROCKLAND — Matt Vokey, former owner of Thorndike Creamery, is at it again. Instead of building the sandwiches and pizzas that once fed diners in a former Main Street hotel, Vokey has set up shop in a different locale, with a different atmosphere, and a different cuisine. Gone are the hot ovens, the indoor seating, and the parallel parking that complemented his Thorndike business until 2015. Now, a cool breeze, a harbor view, and a nostalgic conception of the past inspire his palate creativity...
Friends of Pendleton Library bake sale
Mon, 07/15/2019 - 5:30pm

ISLESBORO — The Friends of Alice L. Pendleton Library's annual Bake Sale takes place Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contributing bakers are encouraged to bring their favored items to the library early on the morning of the sale – from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. – and label them if they contain nuts or are gluten-free. All baked goods are accepted, including breads, cakes, pies, cookies, brownies, and scones, as well as jams, chutneys, mustards, savory tortes, granola bars, floral...
Mussel Ridge Historical Society community pot luck picnic
Mon, 07/15/2019 - 5:15pm
OWLS HEAD — The Mussel Ridge Historical Society’s annual community pot luck picnic will be held Sunday, July 21, from 12 to 3 p.m., at the Homestead, Ash Point Drive, in Owls Head. There will be the old-fashioned beans cooked in the bean hole, homemade ice cream, games for kids, a group picture taken at 1:30 p.m., and live music with Dusty and Joanna. Bring a dish to share. For more information, call Kay at 596-6879.
Food, exhibits, games, music
Rockland Community Picnic at MacDougal Park
Mon, 07/15/2019 - 9:45am

ROCKLAND — The public is invited to the third annual Rockland Community Picnic at MacDougal Park on Broadway, Saturday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The picnic is hosted by WRFR 93.3, Rockland Community Radio and the Rockland Public Library, and is free and open to people of all ages. There will be food, including fire pit baked beans from Maynard Stanley, hot hogs from Rockland’s Wasses Hot Dogs, corn on the cob from local farmers, and other seasonal treats from the Good Tern Food Co-op...
From the Middle of the World to Maine
Ecuador’s food and attractions: dinner talk at Penobscot School
Fri, 07/12/2019 - 10:00am

ROCKLAND — Camden resident and Ecuadorean expatriate Pablo Espinosa will present a dinner and talk on Friday, July 26, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at the Penobscot Language School, 28 Gay Street, in Rockland. Espinosa's subject will be, "From the Middle of the World to Maine." The public is welcome to this cultural and social evening, presented in English. A table for those who wish to converse in Spanish over dinner will be provided. Espinosa was born in Cuenca, Ecuador and is now a resident of...
Off to McLoon’s for the Rolls Royce of lobster rolls
Mon, 07/08/2019 - 8:15am

SOUTH THOMASTON – Bree Burns owns and operates McLoon’s Lobster Shack at 315 Island Road, at the end of Spruce Head Island — easy to find and well worth the trip. Burns opened McLoon’s in 2012. “My family owns the wharf,” she said. “McLoon’s Wharf and McLoon’s Lobster Shack are connected businesses. We are both part of the same wharf; it’s just that there were two sides to the buying station. There was the bait shed and this was the place where they prepared the traps.” Burns...
Communi-TEA at Thomaston Public Library
Sat, 07/06/2019 - 7:00am
THOMASTON — Celebrate summer and community with a cup of tea and sweets and savories at Communi-TEA, Friday, July 19, at Thomaston Public Library. Folks are encouraged to bring an item of personal or pet care to donate to the local food pantry. These are items not generally covered by SNAP funds and would be most welcome. Tea is from 3 to 4:30 p.m, in the Main Reading Room. All are welcome. For more information contact the Library at 354-2453, or on the Library website: www.thomaston.lib.me.us
Prospect Community Center benefit supper
Fri, 07/05/2019 - 4:00pm
PROSPECT — Prospect Community Center will be hosting its monthly benefit supper, Saturday, July 13, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Prospect Community Center dining room. Baked Beans, Hot Dogs, Pulled Pork, Lasagna, American Chop Suey, Scalloped Potatoes, Broccoli, Clam, and Chicken Casseroles, Fresh Salads, Homemade Pies, Cakes, Yeast Rolls. Adults $8; Children under 12 – $2. “You can’t eat at home for less!” said the Community Center, in a news release. Benefit for building maintenance and community...
parade, activities, food
Strawberry Festival returns to Lincolnville Center
Fri, 07/05/2019 - 11:45am

LINCOLNVILLE — The 26th Annual Strawberry Festival will be held Saturday, July 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Lincolnville Community Building and the United Christian Church (UCC) in Lincolnville Center. The event offers a full array of fun activities for the whole family including a parade, puppet shows, children's games, and food galore. The parade begins at 10 a.m., at Drakes Corner, and will feature the Lincolnville Band, vintage cars, and the Strawberry Queen, Adele Padden. Youngsters...
Town of Union’s Founders Day
‘Torpedoes’ and pie take stage at Famous Pie Social and Concert
Wed, 07/03/2019 - 10:15am
UNION — The Union Area Chamber of Commerce will help kick off the Town of Unions Founders Day events, Friday, July 19, with their now-Famous Pie Social and Concert. This year’s concert, sponsored by The Common Market, will feature The Torpedoes performing popular music from the 50s, 60s and 70s. The concert will start at 6 p.m. Starting at 5:30 p.m., and running until 7:30 p.m., members and friends of the Union Area Chamber of Commerce will be serving up slices of homemade pie, as...
4th annual Hot Dog Day in Rockport
Wed, 07/03/2019 - 9:45am
ROCKPORT — Stop by the Rockport Public Library on Saturday, July 13, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., for the 4th annual Hot Dog Day. Free hot dogs, veggie dogs, and “all the fixins” will be on hand, according to the Library, in a news release. Water and iced tea will also be available. Games for kids of all ages will be set up as well. This is a free event and open to everyone.
Run, dance, dunk, eat, and more during St. George Days Celebration, July 18-21
Thu, 06/27/2019 - 8:45am
ST. GEORGE — Join the fun at St George Days all weekend long, July 18 -21, at the St. George Town Hall, in Tenants Harbor, with food, activities for all ages and fireworks Thursday, July 18 Eastern Star Public Dinner and Raffle, 5 - 7 p.m., Lasagna and cannolis, Adults $10, Children $6 Friday, July 19 Put on your dancing shoes for the Dance Party, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Tenants Harbor Town office, free and fun for families. Saturday, July 20 Food, Fun and Music all day...
Water Street Kitchen and Bar opens at former Le Garage
Tue, 06/25/2019 - 6:00pm

After months of preparation, the Water Street Kitchen and Bar, formerly Le Garage, in Wiscasset, is set to debut Thursday, June 27. After a couple of days of soft openings with family members, friends and neighbors invited, is Thursday’s grand opening. The bar area is done, there are new table tops, and the menus have just been printed. The menu features seafood, steak and some pasta dishes, at least initially, owner Ed Colburn said. He expects to have a bar menu and a lunch menu soon, and once...
Play-with-your-food potluck returns to Waterfall Arts
Tue, 06/25/2019 - 4:00pm

BELFAST — On Saturday, June 29, from 5 to 7 p.m., Waterfall Arts will presents Suppahtime, a play-with-your-food potluck. The whole community is welcomed to the table for play-dough appetizers, a potluck dinner, and design-your-own-desserts. Make salad sculptures, fruit mandalas, and veggie portraits. Food is fun at Waterfall Arts, said the arts center, in a news release. Suppahtime is an event for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The event will be held on the lawn at...
‘it’s a school bus, it’s not a kitchen, but we’ve designed a kitchen in there’
Bobby Morgan’s latest eatery is a food bus at Rockport Harbor
Thu, 06/20/2019 - 1:15pm

ROCKPORT — The latest eatery to join the trend of food trucks appearing in the Midcoast is actually not a truck. It’s a converted school bus painted blue. The Rockport Harbor Food Bus is the brainchild of Rockport resident Bobby Morgan, owner of Camden’s El Ancla and a partner in the Flatbread Company , which has a location in Rockport. Morgan, who said it was a no-brainer for him to open up an establishment at Rockport Harbor, gained his inspiration to...
‘Living in Rome’ talk accompanies Italian dinner at Penobscot School
Wed, 06/19/2019 - 10:15am

ROCKLAND — An Italian Dinner and Talk on "Living in Rome: Duties, Distractions and Delights" will be given by Sara Boi, Tuesday, June 25, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at the Penobscot Language School, in Rockland. The public is welcome to this cultural and social evening in English. A table will be designated for those who wish to converse in Italian over dinner. Sara Boi will talk after the dinner of the secret treasures of residing in Rome, believing there is much that tourists may generally miss...

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