A dinner party spotlighting regional flavors was on the menu Aug. 7 for a Spruce Point Inn dinner party. The inn partnered with Blue Barren Distillery of Camden to host nearly 50 people at the…
Dining Out
This is the fifth part in a series on how our local restaurants are navigating state regulations on health and safety concerning COVID-19. We are doing our best to be inclusive, but with so…
On Saturday, July 25 the Boothbay Harbor Methodist Church’s annual Sunshine Lobster Roll Luncheon — take out only, this year — and a pie sale with other baked goods and pre-bagged cookies (Cookie…
This is the fourth part in a series on how our local restaurants are navigating state regulations on health and safety concerning COVID-19. We are doing our best to be inclusive, but with so…
This is the third part in a series on how our local restaurants are navigating state regulations on health and safety concerning COVID-19. We are doing our best to be inclusive, but with so…
Maine Foodie Tours
After 10 years of providing award-winning culinary tours throughout Maine's seacoast, Maine Foodie Tours (MFT) is expanding and evolving their offerings to include all-outdoor activities in seven…
This is the second part in a series on how our local restaurants are navigating state regulations on health and safety concerning COVID-19. We are doing our best to be inclusive, but with so…
This is the first part in a series on how our local restaurants are navigating state regulations on health and safety concerning COVID-19. We are doing our best to be inclusive, but with so…
For three days in March, Robinson’s Wharf was having a strong 2020. Then the coronavirus hit, and the popular Southport restaurant closed to dine-in eating, as did all other Maine restaurants.…
Damariscotta River Grill
Damariscotta River Grill opens its doors for dinner Wednesday, June 3. Join us for dinner Wednesday through Sunday, while savoring the beautiful art of Amy J. Audet. Doug Houle. Valerie…
Wiscasset’s eateries are gradually reopening or opening for the season as the state allows, according to interviews and the businesses’ Facebook pages.
Red’s Eats is gearing up to open May…
Restaurants in 12 of Maine’s 16 counties can reopen for business beginning Monday, May 18 so long as they follow a set of guidelines appearing below.
Under the newly released plan by…
As Maine restaurants face a climb back to a semblance of normality, many that have remained open or opened back up are handling business differently. We want to keep you all updated with the…
Laura and Josh Puchalski at the Boothbay Harbor bakery Farm 23 are holding a raffle this month to benefit their fellow business owners in the region.
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Boothbay Harbor’s newest food business, Marcel’s Submarine Shop, is open after closing over a month ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The shop…
Where It’s At ...
Since the 15th century the first morning meal has been known as breakfast, or break fast, the fast the body had while sleeping. Cereals for breakfast came along four centuries later. The first…
Where It’s At ...
While it’s true it’s kinda quiet around these parts this time of year – as far as things to do over the weekend go – there’s still good times to be had for those nights you want to take a break…
Love is in the air with the first annual “For the Love of Beer, Wine and Boutiques” in Boothbay Harbor. The weekend of fun and love begins on the…
Celebrate the dawning of the new year with Damariscotta Open Mic and an Inn Along the Way fundraiser at our community's Second Annual (new era for) Peaceful New Beginnings. Join us, your friends…
Press release
Food Trucks A-Go, the Midcoast’s newest dining experience, is excited to announce that the food court located on Route 27 in Boothbay will be open daily from Thursday, Dec. 19 through Tuesday, Dec…
A new Boothbay Harbor pizzeria will have a distinct Italian flavor. Ports Pizzeria was officially opened Nov. 11 at 28 Union St. by two Italians with decades of experience in the food industry.…
The Covered Dish Harvest Supper at the United Methodist Church, Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor, planned for Saturday, Oct. 19 has been postponed. In the aftermath of the storm there are still…
Brady’s restaurant, Union Street, Boothbay Harbor is hosting its first-ever Locals Party to benefit the Boothbay Region Alumni Association on Sunday, Oct. 13 beginning at 4:30 p.m. The proceeds…
The Boothbay Civic Association has been busy finding partnerships to help raise funds for local projects. On Sept. 10, Bet Finocchiaro helped by donating proceeds from her takeout, Bet's Fish Fry…
Taste of Local Flavor kicked off Harbor Fest Aug. 30 with Taka Mediterranean Bar and Grill, Pier 1 Pizza and Mine Oyster, all of Boothbay Harbor. Each submitted a tasting and cocktail for the…
Boothbay Harbor House of Pizza quietly opened at 11 a.m. Aug. 19. Relying on social media and word of mouth to get the news out, the restaurant was bustling when the Boothbay Register arrived. The…
Sunday, Aug. 25
American Legion Post #36 is serving up another delicious, all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast from 7-9 a.m. at Sherman Hall. On the menu: hash, baked beans, blueberry and plain…
Which iconic fisherman came first, Gorton’s or Brown’s Wharf? The Gorton’s Fisherman began appearing on television ads in 1975 promoting seafood for…
Tugboat Inn Restaurant’s new rooftop bar is already a serious fixture after just over a month of operation.
“It’s gorgeous when it’s all lit up at night,” said Tugboat manager Bonnie Stover…
The last time Southport summer resident Ginny Colburn saw son Ed Colburn get a ribbon was in his school years, in soccer. Then at 15 Water St., Wiscasset July 25, he used Wiscasset Area Chamber of…
Damariscotta River Grill
The walls at the Damariscotta River Grill transform to summer colors and images, exploring a number of themes and capturing the light and beauty of Maine. Three artists capture the essence of…
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…
After six months out of work, former Gov. Paul LePage is back among the state’s working class. LePage has joined wife Ann working at McSeagulls in Boothbay Harbor this summer. Ann LePage has…
When it comes to Footbridge Brewery, a newcomer to the waterfront in Boothbay Harbor, co-owners Dan Pangburn and Nick Ullo have stuck to a tried-and-true business approach:
They’ve taken…
Gus Pratt's restaurant, the "Alley," now in the hands of Linekin Bay Holdings, will rise again like a phoenix to become Cozy's Dockside, a Southport Island restaurant with a sensational view. As…
Art at the Grill’s summer season opens with a mixed media show, Monday, June 10. Damariscotta River Grill hosts Lonie Ellis, Douglas Houle and Rebecca Shorb, who share their experience of Maine…
Three enterprising young men have opened a new restaurant on Pier One in Boothbay Harbor called Taka Mediterranean Bar & Grill and they mean business! A thousand tiny lights on the ceiling…
Newagen Seaside Inn
Newagan Seaside Inn is excited to announce Nathaniel Adam as the Executive Chef at their onsite restaurant and bar, The Pub.
Born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Bonita Springs, Florida…
The public is invited to enjoy a variation on the traditional New England bean supper when the Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) hosts a “Southwestern-Style” Bean Supper at the…
Damariscotta River Grill hosts its annual Photography Show featuring Jim Amaral, Jim Nyce and David Pinkham. The exhibit will be on display April 30 - June 10. The “Art at the Grill” opening…
Last October, Dick and Anya Reid took a rare weekend away from their restaurant, The Thistle Inn, to celebrate their wedding anniversary. While in Boston, they started thinking if they ever wanted…
Damariscotta River Grill
Damariscotta River Grill hosts eight of the Sebascodegan Gallery Artists, a cooperative group of…
By popular demand, a second singles’ mixer has been planned and just in time for Valentine’s Day!
The next mixer will be held at the Newcastle Publick House upstairs lounge, 52 Main St.,…
Brady's restaurant recently emerged as a year-round restaurant with a hometown vibe after opening last November.
On Friday, Jan. 25, Brady's featured Tim Sprague and the Murky Water Band, a…
The walls at the Damariscotta River Grill brighten the dreary days of winter showcasing a variety of artists, subjects, style and mediums. Art at the Grill hosts 18 of the Pemaquid Group of…
In an effort to make New Year's Eve as safe as possible, local businesses are sponsoring Bo Bo’s Coastal Cabs for the eighth annual No Excuses program on Dec. 31.
Local sponsors include:…
Come one, come all to the American Legion Post 36 Hall, Boothbay for an all you can eat
New Year’s Day brunch buffet. Opening at 8 a.m. and serving til noon, the…
On Dec. 19, bar, restaurant and convenience store owners and staff received training that provided them with tools to help reduce underage drinking and drunk driving. The Responsible Beverage…
