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Weekend Spotlight: Two New Cideries, Haunted Happenings, and Boothbay’s Fall Festival
Thu, 10/07/2021 - 12:00pm

‘Tis the season where everyone leaves the house looking like Han Solo. Skinny jeans tucked into Frye boots. Check. A black puffy vest over a white or cream V-neck shirt. Check. A blaster tucked into a holster. Mmm, too much. In any case, we bring you the best of quintessential Maine in October with cider and cheese tastings, vintage horror movies at a brewery and more fall festivals. The Pour Farm Movie Night: The House on Haunted Hill Friday, October 8—Union...
The new tasting room opened October 1 and will operate on Saturdays
Take a fall drive to Freedom’s Edge Cider in Albion
Tue, 10/05/2021 - 5:15pm

ALBION—Right on the border of Freedom, Maine, an old dairy farm converted to an orchard is the site of the newly opened Freedom’s Edge Cider, a cidery and tasting room that opened to the public Saturday, October 2, drawing more than 200 people. Friends and brothers-in-law Ned Ervin and Andy Kaplan have created this venture pledging a lot of hard work, humor, and a sense of community purpose along the way. For Ervin, whose family hails from Waterville, creating this business was a natural...
The Lincolnville restaurant is now open on the weekends as a shop
Chez Michel converts to Beach Inn Market, a shop for takeout food and antiques
Sat, 10/02/2021 - 9:15am

LINCOLNVILLE—Fans of Chez Michel Restaurant on Route One were pleasantly surprised to see a new post on the restaurant’s Facebook page after more than a year of inactivity. The restaurant, which did not reopen the summer of 2020—another casualty of the pandemic—announced on Facebook Friday, October 1, that it is now open and has transformed with a new twist: it’s now called the Beach Inn Market filled to the brim with antiques and collectibles as well as art, and wine from chef/owners Michel...
Weekend Spotlight: It’s officially fall this weekend
Thu, 09/30/2021 - 12:00pm

You can always tell who the “Fall People” are by the number of times in the summer they post pumpkin spice recipes, the need for colder weather, and photos of abundant foliage on social media. Well, starting this weekend, those folks should be pretty darn happy because we are officially entering Rocktober, replete with fall festivals, crisp days outdoors, and plenty of art and community gatherings that include music, beer, and pumpkins! Last Rockland Art Walk of the Season...
Weekend Spotlight: Four wicked cool events to enjoy
Thu, 09/23/2021 - 11:45am

Can you feel that bite in the morning air? Hard to believe we’re sliding into fall, but with that Hunter’s Moon and the Autumn Equinox this week, there is no mistaking it. This weekend, we keep it hyper-local and take you down the backroads of rural Maine to find some of the coolest happenings going on, along with a free Portuguese film fest and an Oktoberfest. Cinemar: Portuguese Cinema About The Sea Friday, September 24 through Sunday, September 26—Online...
A fitting memorial to a funny man
How author Tom Sadowski got his final book, ‘Just Saying’, published posthumously
Tue, 09/21/2021 - 9:30am

LINCOLNVILLE—Author and columnist Tom J. Sadowski died June 16, 2021, at his home in Lincolnville. The author of the “Just Saying’” columns for The Free Press had just finished the final copyedited files of the book and sent them back to the publisher the week before he passed away. For any author to be so close to the goal of publication and not able to complete it, is heartbreaking. Sadowski had the entire manuscript done, copyedited, and ready for print. With the assistance of his wife,...
BOWA Restaurant: Long Grain’s takeout model reimagined
Camden’s answer to the Best of What’s Around
Mon, 09/20/2021 - 2:00pm

CAMDEN—The concept is simple—bowls of flavorful plant- and meat-based meals sourced locally. That’s the concept behind Long Grain’s sister restaurant BOWA at 31 Elm Street in Camden. Run by business partner and chef Cortney Sukeforth, along with Long Grain partners Paula Palakawong and Bas Nakjaroen, out of the former tiny Long Grain space, the eatery was tailor-made for the kind of takeout model imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The menu is a compilation of around-the-world cuisine with Thai,...
Get your lobster fix at a reduced price Sept 19 through 25
Maine Lobster Week adapts to the Maine Restaurant Week model
Thu, 09/16/2021 - 8:00pm

Lobster rolls, lobster risotto, lobster mac and cheese—this coming week is a lobster lover’s paradise. With National Lobster Day falling on September 25, Maine’s most celebrated crustacean is on the menu from September 19 – 25 all over the state for Maine Lobster Week. “We partnered with the organizers of Maine Restaurant Week to create Maine Lobster Week in order to help drive traffic to local restaurants and online lobster shippers as the peak summer season winds down,” said...
A raffle benefit takes place September 19 at Randall Collins Vfw, Belfast
Family remembers 13-year-old girl who took her life after bullying
Thu, 09/16/2021 - 7:45pm

BELFAST—Alissa Grace Clark. Remember her name and beautiful face. Thirteen-year-old Alissa died May 11 by suicide. Her family said they believe it was a direct causal effect from being relentlessly bullied and cyberbullied from individuals at her school. Clark’s family does not want Alissa or the tragic circumstances of her death to fade from the public’s mind. “She was absolutely lively,” said her grandmother Lesa Furbush. “She loved to see people happy. She complimented people all of the time...
Weekend Spotlight: Maine Lobster Week, CIFF films, and yup, another Brew Fest!
Thu, 09/16/2021 - 12:00pm

We’ve got a culture overload this weekend with so many things going on between CIFF screenings locally, a couple of killer road trips to see music and to taste new brews, and finally, a reason to chow down on Maine’s most celebrated dish—lobster! Camden International Film Festival Friday, September 17 through Sunday, September 19—Midcoast Photo courtesy Camden International Film Festival The best documentaries of the past year are screening at Camden...
Plus resources for financial support
Meet Peanut at PAWS: Blind, 15, and ideal for a senior citizen
Mon, 09/13/2021 - 10:45am

CAMDEN—Peanut, a Calico-colored senior cat, had a good life for 15 years until her owner died this year. She landed at PAWS Adoption Center in Camden, where she now lives. “I believe family members tried to keep her after that, but it wasn’t working out as a long-term solution,” said Tabitha Lowe, PAWS Development Director. “So, we’re really hoping to find someone soon, because we don’t want her to live out the rest of her life in a shelter.” Peanut, who is blind, is otherwise healthy. She was...
Plus how to honor the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001
Weekend Spotlight: The Maine Cheese Festival, Outdoor Films, And Three Brew Fests On Tap
Thu, 09/09/2021 - 12:00pm

We’re looking at a summery weekend with lots of festivals to fit your mood and interests. Beer, cheese, and sedentary sitting, while watching outdoor films—it’s the perfect recipe for fitness! Maine Outdoor Film Festival Saturday, September 11—Owls Head MOFF is rolling through the Midcoast this weekend and if you caught my story on four compelling films to catch , it’ll be a balmy evening for it at the Owls Head Transportation Museum. Doors open at...
Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce adapts its annual event to a fresh-air setting
Community & Business Expo brings companies outdoors in Rockland
Thu, 09/09/2021 - 11:15am

ROCKLAND—Nearly 100 businesses and non-profits in the Midcoast took to the open air at the Rockland Plaza on September 8, a departure from the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce’s usual annual indoor event. A temperate 70-degree sunny day greeted the exhibitors, many of whom had specials, giveaways, and drawings, at their display tables. It wasn’t just a gathering place to connect with old friends and learn about what the businesses were up to, but also, it was an event for job-seekers...
Weekend Spotlight: A long weekend of fun, not labor!
Thu, 09/02/2021 - 12:00pm

Labor Day Weekend is upon us, which hardly seems possible. But, we’ve got some great things happening from Thursday to Monday including a literary talk, a couple of down-home country fairs, an air show, and reggae on the beach. Author Mac Smith Talks About Peyton Place Thursday, September 3—Rockland Fans of the iconic 1957 movie that filmed in Camden might want to grab a chair for a talk author Mac Smith ( Peyton Place Comes Home To Maine ) is doing...
Two Dudes Tacos debuted soft opening August 28
Late in the season, Camden gets a new to-go taqueria
Wed, 09/01/2021 - 8:30am

CAMDEN— A shuttered food stand, formerly Deirdre’s Roadside Takeout, opposite of the Camden Hills State Park, has been brought back to life by Andrew Lipman in the form of a to-go taqueria. Called Two Dudes Tacos, the funny thing is that it’s just one dude running the show. “There was another dude, but he dropped out, so my other dude is my puppy, Gus,” joked Lipman. His partner, Andrea McFeely, is actually helping him run the business instead. Lipman, who was born in Portland, Maine, spent a...
Screening 9/2/21 in Camden and 9/11/21 in Owls Head
Four compelling shorts to catch at the Maine Outdoor Film Festival
Tue, 08/31/2021 - 12:00pm

CAMDEN & OWLS HEAD—Cinematic escape in the outdoors on cool September evenings is on the docket for The Maine Outdoor Film Festival, an international festival of adventure, conservation, and the arts. The annual festival is making its tour up to and through the Midcoast on 9/2 and 9/11 this year. Out of 150 films, 66 short films were chosen for the various programs, which will be screened all over Maine in the coming weeks. Standout films in the eight-film Camden program according to MOFF...
Weekend Spotlight: Sipping the last of summer with four cool events
Thu, 08/26/2021 - 11:00am

Now that Henri has finally cleared out, we’re looking at a sunny, beautiful weekend, the last hurrah of August. Each of these events in the spotlight is outdoors and reminiscent of childhood summer days from an old-fashioned fair with rides to a drive-in laser show. Soak it in before it’s gone! Girls Night Out at St. George River Café Friday, August 27—Warren Did you know that the St. George River Café reopened? Here’s my story ...
Its Meeting House returns as a hub for the community
St. George River Café in Warren reopens under new owners
Sat, 08/21/2021 - 9:15am

WARREN—COVID-19 left a hole in the tiny village of Warren last year when the St. George River Café had to close. Warren resident C.T. Nguyen couldn’t bear to see the beloved community eatery stay shuttered, so, with a silent partner who often frequented the Café, he revived the business under the same name. Its grand reopening took place Friday. August 20, with music performed by the Blind Albert Duo and Phog. Related Story: The Cafe’s origins Sleepy Village of Warren Wakes...
Weekend Spotlight: Camden Art Walk, River Jam Fest, and Pirate Day
Thu, 08/19/2021 - 12:00pm

As we near the end of summer and back to school, everyone is looking to cram in some fun experiences before it’s time to get serious again. With an art walk, an outdoor concert, and two road trip-worthy festivals around the state, this is the weekend to enjoy a little vacation/staycation. Camden Art Walk Thursday, August 19—Camden Photo courtesy Owl & Turtle Bookshop Take a walk on the art side Thursday evening as Camden’s galleries and shops open their...
Weekend Spotlight: Oceanside boat shows & festivals, Steampunk Fair and two quirky events
Thu, 08/12/2021 - 11:15am

This weekend is a combination of two summertime outdoor festivals, two oddball events and one Sunday Fun Day concert. Get on out there and enjoy! Boat Shows and Outdoor Festivals Friday, August 13 to Sunday, August 15—Belfast & Rockland Maine Boat & Home Show 2019. Photo by Sarah Thompson Boat lovers get a two-fer this weekend, as does anyone who loves a good outdoor festival by the ocean. Maine Boat & Home Show takes over Rockland’s Harbor Park...
The Club Marina and Bar opens in Stockton Springs
Wed, 08/11/2021 - 10:45am

STOCKTON SPRINGS—The former private Stockton Harbor Yacht Club has been transformed into a public restaurant called The Club Marina and Bar and its quiet harborside vibe is a hidden gem. Owner Jillian Liversidge and her husband, Sandy Liversidge, purchased the shuttered building six years ago. First, they created the nonprofit Stockton Harbor Yacht Club, which Liversidge said brought many people together. Both she and her husband grew up on boats and envisioned a place for boaters and community...
Weekend Spotlight: Wild Blueberry Weekend and free admission to the Farnsworth and outdoor concerts
Thu, 08/05/2021 - 11:00am

A spectacular weekend is on deck—the perfect weather for free outdoor concerts (one on a mountain, one on a lake) for you to enjoy. Plus, it’s Wild Blueberry Weekend, and you’ve not seen rural Maine until you’ve stood at the top of a blueberry barren. Blueberry-infused food, beer, cocktails, chocolate and more await! Wild Blueberry Weekend Saturday, August 7 & Sunday, August 8—statewide Photo by Kay Stephens Violet Beauregarde (from Willy Wonka and The...
Plus other Midcoast farms and businesses participating
Brodis Blueberries in Hope gears up for first Wild Blueberry Weekend
Thu, 08/05/2021 - 10:00am

HOPE—Maine’s first Wild Blueberry Weekend is rolling out this weekend August 7 and 8 just in time for wild blueberry processing season with more than 15 farms and 40 businesses planning to participate over the state. Amid hundreds of acres of rolling hills in Hope sits a new building that serves as a processing center, distillery space, and a tasting room for Brodis Blueberries, a business that has been in operation for more than 150 years. Ron Howard is the son-in-law of Gwen Brodis, who,...
...with a restaurant and distillery planned for Camden in spring, 2022
Blue Barren Distillery finds a temporary new home in Hope
Thu, 08/05/2021 - 10:00am

HOPE—Blue Barren Distillery, formerly based in Camden, has gotten a new lease on life in Hope, and is once again, is open to the public. Many businesses have suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, but no one got the one-two-three punch as Blue Barren Distillery did back in the spring and summer of 2020 when COVID-19 not only shut down Blue Barren Distillery’s tasting room capacity but also forced the distillery’s co-owner Andrew Stewart to have to close his Scottish pub Drouthy Bear for good...
Hail to the Rad Kids
Teen wins MIFF Honorary Mention for her short film featuring Hope General Store
Mon, 08/02/2021 - 1:30pm

HOPE—The Hope General Store serves as a catalyst in 19-year-old Emma Jordan’s short film The Musicbox, which won an Honorary Mention award at the 43rd Maine Student Film an Video Festival this year, run by the Maine International Film Festival. “I had to come up with a Halloween-themed short film for a school project,” said Jordan, who studied filmmaking at the Mid-coast School of Technology through its Design/Technology program. With an eye on submitting a short film to the Strand...
Good Natured hosted its Grand Opening July 31
Nature-inspired arts and decor store opens in Liberty
Mon, 08/02/2021 - 9:30am

LIBERTY—The quiet little inland town of Liberty certainly has it going on these days. Good Natured, a home goods and artisan shop with nature-inspired crafts and decor held its Grand Opening on July 31. Owner Kate Meadows, a maker and artist herself, had been wanting to open her own shop for two years after moving to Liberty with her husband from Pennsylvania. The shop is a rustic combination of repurposed vintage items and nature-made art. Inside, one can find old bottles, baskets, and garden...
Featuring a brew-pub style tasting room with all Maine-sourced food and beverages
Maine Tasting Center aims to be a statewide hub for iconic Maine foods and beverages
Fri, 07/30/2021 - 12:00pm

WISCASSET—Lobster. Blueberries. Beer. Maine’s most well-known fare is synonymous with the state. But, what about sea salt? Seaweed? Kombucha and Jun? The native products that can be derived from Maine’s land and sea are so much more and Maine Tasting Center aims to educate the public about it, while providing a brew-pub style space to taste all of it. Sara Gross, general manager, and her parents Andy Gross, president, and Elizabeth Gross, chef, opened the Center the first of July, transforming...
So many fun things to do this weekend
Weekend Spotlight: Maine is rocking out this weekend!
Thu, 07/29/2021 - 11:30am

With the quality of music hitting the Midcoast this weekend, I feel like it’s 2010 again. Stella’s getting her groove back and so are the coastal towns of Maine. It’s the height of summer and it’s exactly what we all need: fresh air, rocking out and dancing—or skating. Get ready to get up to get down. Get Funky at Beech Hill Preserve Friday, July 30—Rockport Photo courtesy Bottomless Funk Coastal Mountains Land Trust’s “Arts on the Hill” entertainment series...
Plus a Killer Road Trip for a Blues & Brews Microfest in S. Hiram
Weekend Spotlight: Fantastical, stand-up and moose poop comedy abounds
Thu, 07/22/2021 - 12:00pm

We’re looking at some good, sunny days Friday and Saturday, with rain on Sunday, so we’ve got a number of outdoor and indoor events in mind for that. The name of the game this weekend is comedy: whether it’s a magical comedy in the Camden amphitheater, a stand-up routine at the Camden Opera House, or the oddball humor of a lady who makes things out of moose poop for a living. Check it out! Fantastical Comedy “Aquitania” in Camden’s Amphitheater Friday, July 23—Camden...
two more locations opening this summer
Maine’s oldest bookstore gets reestablished in Midcoast with new Rockland store
Tue, 07/20/2021 - 2:00pm

ROCKLAND—When Sherman’s Books & Stationary closed its Camden location in Spring 2020 as a casualty of the pandemic, Jeff Curtis, CEO and co-owner of Sherman's told PenBayPilot.com: “We were doing so well. That’s the frustrating thing.” But Maine’s oldest bookstore—and one of the 10 oldest bookstores in the United States—wasn’t going to go down without a fight. On Tuesday, July 13, without fanfare, Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shop reemerged in the Midcoast with...
Weekend Spotlight: Never mind the rain, here are five things to do
Thu, 07/15/2021 - 12:00pm

The rain’s just not letting us go this weekend, so we keep dry and carry on. With a few local events indoors and undercover, along with a couple of worthwhile road trips, this is still a great weekend to get out and explore little pockets of art and music you won’t see anywhere else! Photographs of Belfast Waterfront Over The Years Friday, July 16—Belfast Photo collage courtesy Waterfall Arts A while back, I featured an editorial cartoonist...
Outdoor club for women promotes safety in numbers and wilderness skills
Fri, 07/09/2021 - 5:15pm

Women in Maine who have an interest in backcountry hiking, but never had the nerve to go alone, now have a new group to join. Outdoor Women Lead—OWL for short—teaches outdoor and naturalist skills to girls and women. Born out of a collaboration between Women for Rural Healthy Living and Maine Outdoor School, OWL helps women and girls gain more confidence when spending time outdoors. This summer, more than ever, state park officials anticipate record attendance in state parks, hiking trails,...
MIFF’s best short visual stories by Maine filmmakers
Three not-to-miss Maine Shorts from Maine International Film Fest
Fri, 07/09/2021 - 12:00pm

WATERVILLE—The Maine International Film Festival (MIFF) kicks off this weekend for a 10-day festival in Waterville showcasing nearly 100 films. Of particular interest are the 11 “Maine Short” films made by some of Maine’s most innovative filmmakers. A short film is defined as a motion picture with less than 40 minutes running time and the majority of Maine shorts screening this weekend hover around the 10- to 12-minute mark. “These shorts represent some of the highest quality shorts we’ve ever...
Updated: The Great Schooner Race is rerouted due to weather
Weekend Spotlight: A packed weekend of art, film fests, and reggae on the beach
Thu, 07/08/2021 - 12:00pm

Tropical Storm Elsa might be making her fury known up here in the Midcoast this weekend, but no matter, because we have so many interesting indoor and outdoor events to keep everyone in good spirits. Take a look to see which cultural event is up your alley. Art Opening at Maine Coastal Islands Art Gallery Friday, July 9—Rockland Fox Walking on Barrens combined art by Sally Loughridge and Marnie Sinclair. (Photo courtesy Maine Coastal Islands Art Gallery) The...
New family-friendly food truck ‘Mac Attack’ sets up in Rockland
Wed, 07/07/2021 - 11:45am

ROCKLAND—A wild idea turned out to be the smartest thing that Richard Curtis, a lobsterman out of Friendship, ever had. He’d never run a food truck before. “One day, I found a truck for sale in Newcastle and I thought, ‘You know what? I’m gonna go buy that tomorrow,’” he said. His new food truck, Mac Attack, just opened this past week. The business run by his fiancée Siearra Cook and his sister, Elizabeth Main, has been only been open a week but is attracting long lines just by word of mouth...
Misfits Rehab on the proper care of rescued animals
Rescue of debilitated wild raccoon siblings captivates animal lovers everywhere
Wed, 07/07/2021 - 11:00am

AUBURN—Summers are an exhausting time for licensed wildlife rehabilitators such as Jennifer Marchigiani, who has run Misfits Rehab since 2002. With so many babies born in the spring and summer months, in addition to the uptick in car-related and animal-related injuries, her basement is overrun with cages, incubators, and work tables piled with food and medicine. Already overwhelmed with intakes, Marchigiani got a call from a wildlife officer earlier this week, who had found two abandoned baby...
Wine slushies are the rage on a hot summer day
Unity’s Stone Tree Farm & Cidery opens to the public
Fri, 07/02/2021 - 12:00pm

UNITY—The rolling vineyards and farmhouse that once was the site of Clem and Jeri Blakney’s Younity Winery have gotten new owners and a new business. Now called Stone Tree Farm & Cidery, the small-batch winery and cidery opened June 12. Owners and life partners Brian Erickson and Frank Haferland were in touch with the Blakneys years before Blakney was killed in a tragic crash . When the property came up for sale, Erickson and Haferland were ready to buy it and revive the winery under a new...
Healthy Lincoln County’s ‘Summer Meals Program’ expands to Knox County a second summer
Free breakfasts, lunches for children offered in Midcoast all summer
Fri, 07/02/2021 - 10:00am

MIDCOAST—Children in Camden, Rockland, Thomaston, Warren, Washington, and Union have access to free meals all summer long, thanks to Healthy Lincoln County, a local community health nonprofit serving Lincoln and Knox counties. Last March, when all of Maine’s schools shut down due to the pandemic, thousands of children in the state were left hungry. With the school breakfast-and-lunch program no longer available in many schools, Healthy Lincoln County stepped in, providing that safety net...
Updated with weather information
Weekend Spotlight: Party on the Harbor and Camden’s July 4 celebrations
Thu, 07/01/2021 - 12:30pm

We’ll be getting intermittent showers for the Independence Day celebrations this weekend, but it’s a great sign to see so many in-person events that were shuttered last year opening back up. Rockland and Camden are the places to be this weekend for some fun in the streets and parks. Party in the Rockland Harbor Celebrating Maine’s Bicentennial Friday, July 2—Rockland Schooner Fare. (Photo courtesy Rockland Bicentennial committee) Maine’s Bicentennial...
Cheap Dates: Where to catch an outdoor movie night this summer
Wed, 06/30/2021 - 2:30pm

Drive-ins and pop-up outdoor theaters became popular last summer and their staying power is holding the summer of ‘21. The beauty of not paying for a $10 tub of popcorn is that you can bring your own food and drinks to some of these venues. Here are 13 of Food and Wine ’s favorite movie night make-ahead recipes . Here are four places to catch a movie outdoors in the coming weeks. Belfast Our Town Belfast is hosting four family-friendly...
Hail To The Rad Kids
Meet MCST Student of the Year Emily Miller, graphic designer and survivor of a distracted driver accident
Tue, 06/29/2021 - 9:30am

ROCKLAND — There’s so much to the depth and character of Emily Miller, a recent graduate of Oceanside High School and Mid-coast School of Technology, that it’s hard to know where to start. The 18-year-old was recently named MACTE Student of the Year and when we sat down to talk, it was clear she wasn’t used to the spotlight or the attention. While admittedly nervous, she wasn’t afraid to talk about the events that have shaped her life in the last two years. Locals will remember Emily, who was...
And two reopen
Two new businesses open in Camden this summer
Thu, 06/24/2021 - 11:00am

CAMDEN—Two new businesses have filled the vacant storefronts left from the pandemic in Camden and two stores have re-opened. All of these businesses opened after we published our annual Midcoast business round-up story, “Welcome back to the Camden area, Snow Birds 2021!” New in Camden Blue Jay Baby Boutique A baby and gift boutique took over the corner shop at 2 Main Street this past spring. Owner Carissa Parini is fourth-generation Main Street...
Oh no they didn’t. Oh yes they did
Friendly business rivalry underway in Belfast with sign war
Thu, 06/24/2021 - 10:45am

BELFAST—Restaurants and businesses in Belfast are going toe to toe and pun to pun with an emerging sign war. As we reported on a story in May , central Maine businesses got a chuckle from launching into a sign war, where the name of the game is to be cheeky, use puns, and lob a good-natured diss. We’re not sure why the best insults come from puns on the male anatomy, but that’s where we are. Front Street Pub started it with a PG-rated insult on their menu board. Delvino’s Grill &...
Weekend Spotlight: Live music outdoors, superheroes, and hiking with goats
Thu, 06/24/2021 - 10:00am

This is the weekend to get outside and do all of the things we couldn’t do last summer, like enjoy some outdoor concerts and music, check out the unique art and crafts from makers all over the state, dress up as your favorite superhero or villain, and go for a stroll with goats. We’re in the longest days of summer now, so enjoy yourselves! Live Music Outdoors Friday, June 25 to Sunday, June 27—Midcoast Photo courtesy Living Room Circus How good is it to be...
We’re baaaaaaaaaccckkk
Weekend Spotlight: Live theater, in-person movies, live music and lawnmower races
Thu, 06/17/2021 - 11:00am

Weekend Spotlight is back, baby! No more Zoom events or virtual happenings—the Midcoast is getting the gears going once again with a number of venues and theaters returning to live events and performances. Welcome Back To Theatre & Cinemas Friday, June 17 through Sunday, June 20 —Midcoast Poster courtesy Lynda Riess Lathrop/LCCT From Belfast to Damariscotta, theatres are re-opening for film screenings (although each venue still has health and safety...
Vegan and gluten-free all-natural flavors
Belfast Shaved Ice & Provisions offers nostalgic touch to Belfast City Park
Thu, 06/17/2021 - 10:00am

BELFAST—Shaved ice, a treat once popular with surfers in California in the 1960s, has made a comeback in 2021 in the form of Belfast Shaved Ice & Provisions, a family-owned concession stand in the heart of Belfast City Park. Run by Ashley Messner and Rick Strout who live in Brooks, the family leases the food stand from the city and has help from the children, Lennen Ewald and Camille Ewald. There are 25 all-natural flavors of shaved ice. “We were vacationing four years ago and got a shaved...
...which is actually in Wiscasset, not Bath
Bath Ale Works is the latest brewery to open in the Midcoast
Wed, 06/16/2021 - 9:30am

WISCASSET—Ironically, Wiscasset’s first brewery is named after the nearby town 10 minutes away, but there’s a story for that. On Route 1, opposite from the Shaw’s Supermarket, Bath Ale Works, co-owned by Pepper and Jean Powers opened its brewery and taproom Memorial Day Weekend. Powers, who arguably has one of the coolest brewer’s names ever, said, “We had the idea to open up in Bath several years ago, but we never found the right building at the right time, and then when we did, we waited two...
Hail to The Rad Kids
Teen author Owen Weber on the process of writing and publishing a novella
Tue, 06/15/2021 - 9:45am

WALDOBORO—Generation Z, the generation born into a world with vast technological advances, is one of the most tech-savvy populations in the U.S. And Owen Weber, a junior at Medomak Valley H.S. had all of the publishing tools at his disposal when he first conceived of a story that would eventually turn into a novella. However, the real mark of a writer is not just using internet tools; it comes down to imagination, dedication, and the willingness to go through the process. Last summer, Weber, 16...
Pineland Preserve, Birchwood Brewery and Maine Wildlife Park
Day Trips: Gray, Maine for a hike, a beer and some facetime with wildlife
Mon, 06/14/2021 - 10:30am

Last year at this time, we Mainers really got into the “staycation,” didn’t we? We explored the state parks, hit the beaches, and checked out little slices of Heaven in our own Pine Tree State. And guess what? This summer, we’re doing it all over again. Day Trips is a new series from Penobscot Bay Pilot that will make you smack your forehead and say, “I’ve been living here for [insert number] many years! How did I not know this was here?” About an hour and 40 minutes from the Midcoast is the...
Poetry On Windows: kids’ views on the environment pop up on downtown Camden storefront windows
Wed, 06/09/2021 - 10:45am

CAMDEN—If you’re in Camden these next couple of weeks, take the time to see what’s written on storefront windows. “Poetry on Windows,” a project of the Stewardship Educational Alliance , is a public display of poems by students from local public, private, and independent schools as well as from prize-winning adult poets. Inspired by United Nations World Ocean’s Day, the project collected original poetry about nature, watersheds, and the ocean and will be on display until June...

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