CAMDEN—Kurafuto, the long-awaited Japanese-style pub now open in Camden, completes restaurateur Matt Haskell’s vision of combining his Blaze Brewery with a menu of small plates, noodle bowls, and…
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Part of Hoxbill and Blaze Brewing Co., now officially open
What’s In That Cocktail?
THOMASTON—Now that we’re in high summer, the newest kid on the block, The Block Saloon, that is, has a cocktail on its menu to beat the heat. Bad & Boozy is one of the signature craft…
The Salty Owl teams up with the Lions Club every Tuesday serving up homemade tacos
SOUTH THOMASTON— A little more than a year ago, Erin and Casey Dominguez launched their new restaurant, The Salty…
‘Unraveled’ meets once a week at Odd Alewives Brewery every Thursday
WALDOBORO—There will be no tea and scones for the ladies who knit one purl two. For the last month, an informal group of knitters and crocheters have been meeting in the comfortable taproom of Odd…
Fireworks, parades and and 4th of July BBQs—every town has a schedule of Independence Day events each year. But, if you’re looking for something a little different, here are some mid-week…
cocktail bar will serve curated drinks, elevated snacks
THOMASTON — When Martin Farrell bought the building at 173 Main St. in Thomaston in 2014 it was initially to house the offices of his healthcare consulting business. Though the historic building…
CAMDEN – Long Grain restaurant, formally of 31 Elm Street, has moved around the corner to its new home at 20 Washington Street in Camden. The move was made by staff and friends on on Sunday and…
What are the new Happy Hours happening this summer? (Hint: The Hoot in Lincolnville; the Camden Snow Bowl in Camden; and Sammy’s Deluxe in Rockland).
We’ve updated our winter…
CAMDEN – The long awaited and much anticipated Camden Island Chinese Restaurant at 87 Elm Street gave a sneak peek inside its doors on Thursday, June 14. Owner Jeff Chen said that while all the…
Under new ownership, Historic building now houses 24-seat restaurant
STOCKTON SPRINGS — When Kirk P. Linder and Charlie Zorich decided to leave Portland, Oregon, it was New England's siren song that called them. Traveling in their 1984 Volkswagen Westfalia —…
On June 7, the parking lot outside Café Miranda in Rockland turned into not a “block party,” but a “flock party” in tribute to 25 years in the business branded by kooky pink flamingos.
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BELFAST — Bell The Cat, a popular breakfast and lunch spot that used to be located at the plaza on Starrett Drive in Belfast has moved to the building on Belmont Avenue that once housed Pizza Hut…
Kind of like Happy Hour, but sportier
CAMDEN— The outdoor lover’s perfect Happy Hour just started at Camden Snow Bowl on Wednesdays this summer. Picture a free bike ride courtesy Sidecountry Sports, then after, sipping a cold one and…
meals all crafted in commercial kitchen
BELFAST — Campers and hikers have long relied on civilian MREs, the military term for Meals Ready to Eat, those self-contained, individual field rations in lightweight…
CAMDEN — Mark Senders, new owner of the Francine Bistro building on 55 Chestnut Street in Camden, has a long association with the former restaurant run by chef Brian Hill.
Senders, who is…
What shifted around last winter, since you’ve been gone
It seemed like last year Rockland had the most changes over the winter, but this year, except for a little shuffling, things have been relatively quiet. Here's what happened over the fall and…
‘To me, it’s about fitting in and being a part of this community’
ROCKLAND — 421 Main Street in Rockland will soon open its doors as North Beacon Oyster. Owner and Chef Michael Mastronardi, of Port Clyde, said he hopes to open the doors of his new business in…
What shifted around last winter, since you’ve been gone
Once the snow is gone, the Birds come back—and they always want to know what happened over the fall and winter. Here’s what's open, what's closed, what's new in Camden-Rockport..and points beyond…
