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.   

Sam Kaler, their oldest of three sons, started working for the family business seasonally, and quickly took to the restaurant lifestyle. In 2010, Sam purchased and began managing Kaler's, while still keeping Mary hard at work.   

On Oct. 7 of this year, Maddie, Sam's wife, presented him and Mary with a custom, hand-painted sign to commemorate them successfully owning and operating a family business for 25 years!  

"It's a pretty big task, as well as an honor to work side by side, almost daily together, as a son and mother team.  It is obvious when so many staff want to return to working here year after year!  I am extremely proud of them. This is just a small something to show appreciation and dedication to all of their hard work over the years," said Maddie.  

Kaler's is closed now for the season but will reopen May 2024 to begin year 26.