It's been said that the Damariscotta River is the Napa Valley of oysters. Under excellent natural conditions, local farms use it to grow some of the best shellfish in Maine. To celebrate, oyster…
Dining Out
How many locals have had mititel or, in English, “meat fingers?” If you asked a week ago, probably few. However, thanks to a group of Romanian workers, many got the chance. A crowd of people…
The First Congregational Church is offering to the public a free pancake breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29 in Fellowship Hall.
Regular and gluten-free pancakes…
The 21st annual Pemaquid Oyster Festival returns to Mine Oyster Restaurant, 16 Wharf St., in downtown Boothbay Harbor on Sunday, Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festival features $2…
Drive around Ocean Point too fast and you may miss one of the charming spots on the peninsula. Tucked between two homes on Van Horn Road is a small family-run coffee shop and roastery. Inside, the…
A new show opens Aug. 19 at the Damariscotta River Grill featuring seasoned artists Doug Houle, Susan Tilton Pecora and Kimberly Skillin Traina. Three distinct styles and mediums explore a…
Southport UMC Country Fair & Lobster Roll Luncheon
The annual United Methodist Church (UMC) Country Fair and Lobster Roll Luncheon and Cookie Walk returned to its original in-person format this year. Held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the event…
Smuggler’s Cove Inn
Smuggler’s Cove Inn is delighted to…
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…
Wednesday, July 17
The menu at the Wiscasset Senior Center will be curried carrot soup (mild), herb rolls, salad, stuffed chicken breast, mashed potato, sauteed summer squash, gravy, rolls…
Claw Down 2024
Claw Down 2024: What a night June 13 was! Delicious lobster bites prepared by incredibly talented chefs at Bristol Marine, the perfect location for any event: water and ship views outside, and…
First chance for a SCC baked bean supper in 2024…
The best way to finish a great meal is with a fantastic dessert. In the Boothbay region, dozens of great restaurants have menus filled with delicious choices of desserts. Here are some samples of…
Damariscotta River Grill
A new show, “The Power of Place” opens at Damariscotta River Grill showcasing Maine through the eyes of three talented artists; Jean Kigel, Sally Loughridge and Candace Vlcek. Art is on display…
Saturday, May 4
The first breakfast in May: different day, different time, and a fundraiser for a local family. Serving from 7-10 a.m. On the menu: Blueberry and plain pancakes, scrambled…
Steak sells itself, but that does not stop Midcoast restaurants from getting creative on how to serve it and what with.
Enjoy this look at some of what you’ll find when you have steak in…
Lobster is still a star of Midcoast Maine dining, but its fellow shell-wearers also delight the palate and, like the lobster, are served in a bounty of ways.
We sought a sampling of what…
With the Boothbay region's peninsula and islands, enjoying a great meal by the water's edge is easy to do. And many restaurants also offer "dock and dine" options for guests arriving by boat.…
Mild, delicate and somewhat sweet, our waters offer up haddock, a delicious fish that's a local favorite. Flavor isn't the only benefit: It’s nutritious with minerals, B vitamins, potassium,…
Whether it is an allergic reaction to seafood or you are just not up for consuming the bounty of Maine’s ocean catches, area restaurants do offer a wide variety of menu items that should match…
One of the most popular worldwide beer networks announced in March that Footbridge Brewery won an award in an inaugural, community-based beer competition. Untappd, a beer networking app that…
All you can eat from 7:30-9 a.m. On the menu: Blueberry and plain pancakes, scrambled eggs (or any style requested), corned beef hash, sausage, bacon, Belgian waffles, French toast, home fries,…
Wednesday, April 3
Menu: Vegetable bean soup, salad, biscuits, meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, gingerbread with whipped cream. 4:30-7:30 p.m. $10 members, $12 non-…
Where It’s At
Rochester, New York native Joel Rissinger is totally jazzed for his first season (in his favorite state of Maine) as the new head chef at Robinson’s Wharf. The famous Southport restaurant and…
Wednesday, March 20
The Wiscasset Senior Center (WSC) will be serving vegetable soup, Irish soda bread, salad, corned beef & cabbage, carrots, potatoes, chocolate chip pie 4:30-7:30 p…
The Anchor Church hosted Community Lunch Monday, Feb. 19 with many of the junior members joining in to serve and greet the diners. Nancy Van Dyke, leader of this group, was fantastic in…
Wednesday, March 6
Come enjoy a delicious turkey dinner! Menu: French onion soup, rolls, salad, roast turkey, mashed potato , stuffing, gravy, squash, peas, pumpkin carrot cake. 4:30-7:30…
Sunday, Feb. 11
The East Boothbay Methodist Church is serving up a Valentine Soup Give-Away with free carry-outs available to the community from 10 a.m. to noon - while it lasts! Of…
Wednesday , Feb. 21
The Wiscasset Senior Center menu includes split pea soup, biscuits, salad, baked chicken, rice pilaf, carrots, chocolate velvet pie. $10/members, $12/non-members. …
Sunday, Feb. 11
The Super Bowl Tailgate Party, featuring Murky Water Band from 2-5. Go home and watch the game! Kick-off at 6:30. Brady’s will be offering platters to go of wings, BBQ,…
Wednesday, Feb. 7
The menu: tomato soup, anadama rolls, salad, baked ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, Indian pudding plain and a la mode. Alternate entree: chicken. Additional meals…
Wednesday, Jan. 17
Menu: Chicken soup, salad, rolls, baked haddock, baked potato wedges, vegetable medley, chocolate bread pudding with whipped cream. An alternate chicken entree…
Since the first new year merriment dating back as far as 2000 BCE in Mesopotania – now Iraq, Kuwait, Turkey and Syria – people have marked the last day of the year with celebrations. Back then,…
Wednesday, Jan. 3
The menu for the first dinner of 2024 will include vegetable noodle soup, garlic bread, salad, spaghetti and meatballs, brownies with ice cream and chocolate sauce. 4:30-…
"The magi, as you know, were wise men — wonderfully wise men who brought gifts to the Babe in the manger.
…
Wednesday, Jan. 3
Start the New Year with a free lunch out! Hot soups, breads and desserts are served…
Wednesday, Jan. 3
The menu at the Wiscasset Senior Center will be: vegetable noodle soup, garlic bread, salad, spaghetti and meatballs with brownies a la mode with chocolate sauce.…
Potluck dinner gatherings are a staple of small town Maine, while Christmas caroling with a group may be more a thing of the past. On Wednesday, Dec. 20, the historic Opera House in Boothbay…
Would you like some company and a great meal this Christmas?
The Boothbay American Legion Hall is now taking reservations for a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. Serving on…
Wednesday, Dec. 20
Menu: Black bean soup, rolls, salad, roast beef, mashed potato with gravy, green beans, mocha chocolate cake. 4:30-7:30 p.m. $10/members/$12 non-members. Additional…
Damariscotta River Grill
A new show opens at Damariscotta River Grill, just in time for some holiday gift shopping! Three talented Maine women artists, Pamela Browne, Lonie Ellis and Cheryl Young will share…
Wednesday, Dec. 6
The December monthly community lunch at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor…
Wednesday, Dec. 20
Menu: Black bean soup, rolls, salad, roast beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, mocha chocolate cake. $10/members, $12/non-members. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Order…
The Nov. 13 Community Lunch was hosted by the peninsula Methodists with members from Southport, Boothbay Harbor and East Boothbay gathered at Brady’s with amazing hot food, minestrone, chicken and…
Wednesday, Dec. 6
Wiscasset Senior Center’s menu: white bean & sausage soup, garlic bread, salad, baked ziti, pumpkin bread pudding. 4:30-7:30 p.m. $10 members / $12 non-members.…
Saturday, Nov. 4
The Edgecomb Community Church is sponsoring a to-go baked bean supper! Homemade baked beans, hot dog, coleslaw with cornbread and molasses cookie for $10. Pick-up 10 a.m…
In 1998, Dan and Mary Kaler opened Kaler's Restaurant in the Maine Trading Post building in Boothbay Harbor. It quickly became a favorite and well-known restaurant for locals and tourists alike…
