We don't talk about death much in everyday life. We save it for funerals, for crisis moments, for someday. But someday isn't actually on the calendar.

Death Cafe offers something simpler: a chance to sit with neighbors over coffee and a muffin and just talk. No agenda, no one trying to fix anything

Support local students by heading to The Carriage House in Thomaston on Thursday, February 26, for a Pizza Fundraiser.

A percentage of sales will support Trekkers' year-round youth mentoring programs. Seasonal pizza menus, salads, small bites, and more. Takeout counts!

The Blue Café will be hosting a Book Release and Performance featuring Peter Gallway and his book, "Hardtail Strat - Guitars, Heroin, Songs, and Stories", on Wednesday February 25th at 7:30pm. Doors open at 7pm, with a reading and music by Peter Gallway at 7:30pm, to be followed by book sales

The photo above is a sneak peek of a free Zoom presentation I'll be doing Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. on "Do's and Don'ts for pitching Maine media."

The bulk of the inventory in this store comes from our free pick up service twice a week. In order to make this happen we have to rent a Uhaul each time. That is a big expense for us. 

We’re fundraising for a ReStore box truck to support more pickups and deliveries, helping to better serve donors

Even though DIY Book Marketing for Maine Authors is low-tech, there is still some tech involved.

I've had some customers ask me to explain what they are getting before they buy a product. So, I've made it easier to understand and access with step-by-step instructional videos. [See the Portland media

Discover the Joy of Rowing — No Experience Needed!

Have you ever wanted to give rowing a try? Now’s your moment! Join Megunticook Rowing for FREE Learn-to-Row sessions at the Pen Bay YMCA this winter:

• January 26–30

• February 23–27

• March 23–27

Our Winter Learn-to-Row program is a fun, friendly

Do you love treasure hunting?
We see you swinging by ReStore “just to look.”
Why not make it official and volunteer? Join the team, help customers, organize donations, and get first dibs on the good stuff.
Flexible shifts, fun people, and the satisfaction of supporting affordable housing in your

Sunday means breakfast starting 7:30am at Brady's!! Teresa is making roast beef hash to go along with the rest of them menu. Better come on in and start SuperBowl Sunday off right!!

Are you in the process of getting your book published and now need to switch hats from author to marketer?

Created by a Maine author, this downloadable checklist sets up the necessary tasks to get your book successfully launched.

Contains five pages of action items and tips on:

• Establishing your

It's February, a typically a slow time of year for us. If you notice the store looking empty don't worry we aren't closing! We are selling the donations we get in super fast! We need more donations to keep up with the need! If you have an item you are looking to get rid of give us a call 236-6123

It's a full day at Brady's on Super Bowl Sunday as we start at 7:30am for breakfast until 11am. Then Chef John will have the full menu until 6pm. Brett Slater will be on hand singing and entertaining the masses for a tailgate party not soon to be forgotten from 3pm - 6ish and then for the first time

Portland is the media center of Maine with the highest concentration of TV, radio, and print outlets.

If a journalist connects with your pitch and writes a story or review, that story can sometimes be syndicated into Boston or New England.

And it's not just newspapers and magazines. TV and radio

In today’s crowded, fast-moving book market, no author can afford to be invisible. The book marketplace has become oversaturated, according to the latest Bowker data (Publishers Weekly, February 20, 2023).

Approximately four million new book titles are published annually, largely driven by a massive

Maine authors! Are you ready to launch your book or announce a book signing and want an easy template to promote it?

Use this Maine-centric, customizable template to fill in your book launch information, along with your book cover and author photo, then print it in color at any copy center as a flyer

This month, every time a shopper purchases a bouquet with the red circle sticker at Hannaford in Camden, MCH/Meals on Wheels will receive a $1 donation.This is a great opportunity to bring some winter cheer into your home while helping us feed our friends & neighbors in Knox County. Thank you for

Join us this winter forour Winter Supper Series!
Don’t miss our first supper: Soup,Bread & Book Swap!

Enjoy all you can eat soup and chowder selection with house-made breads, coffee, tea, and cookies.
Book Swap: Bring in your gently loved books and swap them out with your neighbor’s gently loved

Thursday is all you can eat Haddock fry along with an extra special Baby Back Ribs special! Brady's is on our winter schedule so pay attention!! 

Tuesday ~ Thursday 11:30 -5 (If you are picking up take out we are here until 6)

Frida & Saturday  11:30- 8

Sunday Breakfast 7:30-11 and football snacks