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Maine's newest Market Basket opens in Topsham this Friday
TOPSHAM, Maine — With only a few days away from the grand opening of the Topsham Market Basket, employees are stocking shelves in preparation for the big day. "We had a dozen people today come walking in because they saw the extra people and thought we were open. They could not wait for a Market Basket," Topsham Market Basket Store Director Keith Puscy said.
Where's your reservation?
Good day dear readers. I'm Gail Ciampa, Journal food and dining editor. Last weekend I made a whooper when clicking for an online reservation. My husband and I were meeting friends for dinner at the Water Street Kitchen & Bar in Wiscasset Maine. I said I'd make reservations. I googled the restaurant on my phone. It popped right up, or so I thought. I reserved a table for 4 at 6 p.m. I was sort of shocked that all times between 5 and 7 were available but figured that it being a week ahead was the reason.
WoodWorks recognizes schools, offices, and community spaces in its 2024 Wood Design Awards
Snøhetta’s Norwegian-inspired, multiuse Vesterheim Commons, a mass timber building at Bowdoin College, and a new Google office complete with a four-story atrium are among the winners of the annual 2024 Wood in Architecture Awards selected by WoodWorks. As part of the annual 2024 Wood in Architecture Awards, WoodWorks...
Sculpture installed at Southport Town Hall
The garden adorning the entrance to Southport Town Hall now has a granite sculpture standing among an array of flowers. The Bill Royall sculpture, “The Moon and The Stars,” was installed the week of May 31. Boothbay Region Garden Club member Clair Tomlin reached out to Royall about...
‘Noodle’s Journey’ at WES
Fourth grade students at Wiscasset Elementary School recently shared a group-written story, “Noodle’s Journey,” with other classes. The fourth graders spent time in their outdoor classroom all year, observing several plants and animals. Each student selected a plant or animal to research, and then the class combined their notes to create a story about Noodle, a fox looking for mice to eat in their riverfront classroom.
Another film with local connections
Even if you are already interested in seeing “Summer Camp” (2024, PG13, 1hr 26 min) because you enjoy comedy, like stars Diane Keaton, Kathy Bates, and Alfre Woodard, or the idea of a movie about summer camp appeals to you, you now have another reason to see it at Harbor Theater starting June 21. The production executive for the film is none other than Boothbay Harbor’s own Nicholas Erickson.
THE OYSTERMEN SERVE UP SOME LOCAL LOVE THIS SUNDAY FROM 2-5 AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET
N a rare appearance in the Boothbay Region, 727 Ocean Sunset is delighted to have the very talented Oystermen performing for “Love our Locals” this Sunday, June 16th from 2:00 To 5:00pm. Come hear, Carter Newell on the fiddle and Smokey Mckeen, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. If you enjoy...
Maine humorist Tim Sample returns to the BBH Opera House
He grew up in Boothbay Harbor, even appearing on the Opera House stage in his youth, and since then Maine humorist Tim Sample has traveled the country sharing stories, well-told, of Maine characters real and imagined. On Thursday, June 27, in celebration of Windjammer Days, he returns to the historic Opera House in his hometown for an evening of laughter and insights on Maine living.
Meet the Chefs throwing down at The Claw Down!
Get Ready for an Unforgettable Evening at The Claw Down!. Lucky ticket holders should prepare themselves for an unforgettable evening! Each bite shows the range of our culinary foodscape in the region! Maine is a foodie paradise. And what better place to celebrate our favorite crustacean than at The Claw Down? We couldn’t put on this event without the culinary brilliance of our chefs. Here’s a look at the incredible talent bringing their best lobster bites to the competition:
Harpswell Hiking Challenge highlights beauty of town’s trails
A Harpswell Hiking Challenge station on the west side of the Devil’s Back Trail Area on June 1. Each station has a unique hole punch, which participants use to show they have completed the trail. (Brendan Nordstrom photo) I smacked down the map of Harpswell on my kitchen table...
Tote Bag Alert: L.L. Bean Joins Forces With Wooden Sleepers for Limited Run
With beach season here and tote bags still a must-have for many in the stylish set, L.L. Bean is not about to get left behind on the trend.Pierre-Louis Mascia Refutes the Polarization of Fashion With Inaugural Pitti Uomo Show Why should it since the Freeport, Maine-based company first invented the rugged tote 80 years ago. To celebrate that staying power, L.L. Bean has teamed with menswear label Wooden Sleepers to curate a collection of 24 of its vintage Boat and Totes. Both brands have a shared sensibility, since Wooden Sleepers’ founder Brian Davis specializes in all things Americana, whether that...
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Southport Central School’s Playground expansion
On July 6 at 9 a.m., Southport Central School’s Playground Committee will be hosting a ceremony for the official opening of the new natural playground. The Committee welcomes all to attend (especially alumni), and the Gaudette Family will be on hand to cut the ribbon to officially open the playground and the Ramona Gaudette Mud Kitchen, which is dedicated to our beloved school cook of 57 years. Light refreshments will be served.
‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ caps Heartwood Theater's 21st season
Brian Friel’s award winning play “Dancing at Lughnasa” (pronounced Loo'-nasa), will cap off Heartwood Theater’s 21st season, later this month. Time Magazine dubbed this poignant piece “the most elegant and rueful memory play since “The Glass Menagerie.”. This extraordinary play is the story of...
Crews work around nesting birds to repair iconic Maine lighthouse bell house
BRISTOL, Maine — Repair work is officially underway on the Bell House at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse in Bristol after it waslargely destroyed in a storm in January, and crews are working around a very vocal family of birds. Waves at Pemaquid Point were breaking over 20 feet and caused...
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