FOOD & DRINK

BUCKSPORT, Maine (WABI) - Viewers may have seen her once or twice but let us reintroduce you to Ruth Bunt. This Bucksport native is celebrating 107 years of love and laughter with her family, and she had one request to celebrate her birthday, a special visit from our very own meteorologist Curt Olson.

The restaurant, located at 7 Western Ave., closed Sept. 19, according to a sign posted on the front door

BUCKSPORT, Maine (WABI) -A film festival that celebrates heritage, spirt and all things boats and waterborne pursuits is returning for its 7th year in Bucksport. The International Maritime Film Festival will be held at the Alamo in Bucksport. The 3 day event kicks off with a concert featuring the oystermen...

WINDHAM, Maine — A cow got loose in Windham on Thursday and hasn't been caught. Broadway is the cow's name, and she was born and bred on Gross Hardship Acres in Bucksport, Stacie Ellis-Gross, the farm's owner, told NEWS CENTER Maine. The cow got loose while being transferred from...

In this article, we're going to explore three must-visit pubs in Belfast. Have you had the chance to visit any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

BLUE HILL, Maine — In 2015, Hannah Semler had a vision to create an online farmers market that could be replicated in towns and cities throughout the U.S. That vision took longer than anticipated to become a reality, but it was worth the wait. FarmDrop, which was co-founded in...

Hart Farm in Holden dates back to the mid-1800s, and thanks to the work of two Maine land trusts, it’s still operating today.

Whether you are clown loving. Or clown fearing. This event is for you. Fright at the Fort – Carnival of Fright is coming up in October. And tickets have just gone on sale. There are no last-minute thoughts of let’s go and get tickets at the door. Sorry, no such thing. If you want to go, you have to purchase your tickets in advance through Fort Knox.

BANGOR, Maine — A University of Maine graduate assistant researcher is bringing a new perspective to fly fishing—specifically to those who fly fish on the Penobscot River. "My goal was to tell them in what parts of the stream they would find different insects and sort of how to identify what might be where in the rivers," Parker Bausman said.

BROOKSVILLE, Maine (WABI) - A local restaurant is getting national recognition. Tinder Hearth was named “the 50 places in the United States that we’re most excited about right now” by the New York Times. The farm like restaurant started as a bakery in 2007 but has grown...

The Reigning Hope Ranch in Orrington is getting ready to host its 3rd Annual Fall Festival this October. It's an event, Shelly Mettler, Event and Fundraising Coordinator for Reigning Hope Ranch says is one of their biggest fundraisers. "Reigning Hope Ranch in Orrington provides individuals with intellectual, emotional, and physical...

There's often two types of categories for people when it comes to discovering new restaurants. Some want to shout from the rooftops and let anyone and everyone know about that place. Others want to keep the delicious food a secret for as long as they possibly can, to enjoy it as often as possible.

Join our workshop and learn the basics of making hard cider from Norumbega’s cidermaker, Noah. We’ll talk basic equipment, hygiene, and ingredients, press apples, and blend your own batch to take home. Two dates: October 15 & 22 at 9am, for approximately 2+ hours. The fee is $75...

BELFAST — Friends of Sears Island invites you to join us for a dine-to-donate meal at the Harborwalk Restaurant in Belfast on Wednesday, Sept. 27 anytime from 4-8 p.m. Enjoy […]

Please join us for a reception for the Parker Ridge Retirement Community artists featured in the library’s September art show, “Art on the Ridge,” on Monday, September 25, 4:30 to 6 p.m. In other news, our level two EV charging station is ready for use, thanks to...

With the fall season fast approaching, there is an expected surge in hunters looking for that ideal spot at Fort Knox. Hunters need not worry, however, said Jimmy Watkins, Fort Knox Wildlife biologist, who explained that while there is a tier system in place at the installation, it is very possible for hunters to secure desired hunting areas if they plan ahead.

As the temperatures start to drop, a number of outdoor staples, including ice cream shops, start to close down for the season. Some choose to remain open (thankfully) so that folks can get their ice cream fix. Here's a list of what's happening at your local ice cream stands. Spencer's...

NORTHPORT — Local authors Ronni Arno and Veronica Stubbs are hosting a book launch party this Friday for their newly released book from Downeast Books, Out of the Way Gourmet: Discovering the Hidden Gems of the Maine Food Scene. The event, open to the public, will be held Friday,...

The Surry Elementary School has announced that they will be holding their 1st Annual Kid's Clothing Swap on Saturday, November 18th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Surry Elementary School's Gym. We all know how quickly children grow. Most children will only be able to use winter clothing...

Join Friends of Sears Island for a guided fern walk on Thursday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon. Maine Master Naturalist Karen Johnson will lead a leisurely exploration of […]