MidCoast Maine

01/24/2025

Start Planning Your Visit to Maine’s MidCoast!

Nestled between the mountains and the sea, Maine’s MidCoast region offers visitors breathtaking landscapes, iconic lighthouses, and a lively culture to explore. Whether you’re a foodie, history buff, outdoor adventurer, or simply looking to unwind with a book by the ocean, here are ideas and resources to help you plan the perfect getaway.

Whether you’re a foodie, history buff, outdoor adventurer, or looking to unwind, start planning your visit to Maine's MidCoast today!

01/17/2025

Midcoast Maine is buzzing with exciting new developments in food and dining! Here are some highlights from Portland Food Map:

Saint George Pizza – Warren
Megs Senk and George Korsnick, formerly of Goods in Camden, have opened Saint George Pizza in Warren. Currently, the cozy pizzeria operates on Fridays (dine-in) and Saturdays (takeout), offering classic and special pizzas, salads, desserts, and a range of drinks. They aim to expand service soon, promising more pizza nights for the community.

Schooner Landing Restaurant and Marina – Damariscotta
After a fire destroyed the iconic Schooner Landing last fall, plans are underway for a revival. This summer, a food trailer will serve customers while a new restaurant is set to break ground in the fall.

Odd Alewives – Waldoboro
Odd Alewives is making a bold shift, focusing solely on their wood-fired pizzas and discontinuing brewery operations. Their decision reflects a commitment to maintaining balance while delivering a simplified yet high-quality experience.

The Place – Camden
The Place bakery continues to make waves, recently named one of the best bakeries in the U.S. by The New York Times. Their unique offerings are a must-try for foodies in the area.

New food and dining developments are taking place all across Maine. Here are some recent updates to keep you in the know: Saint George Pizza (instagram) opened this past week in Warren. The pizzeria is operated by Megs Senk and George Korsnick who previously ran the retail shop/bar Goods in Camden w...

01/16/2025

Thanks, Maine State Visitor Information Center Kittery for the great travel tip!

" General Store and Barn is such a wonderful stop for Maine-made food and gifts! Don't miss it on your MidCoast Maine vacation!"

01/16/2025

Damariscotta has been named Maine’s most underrated town by Cheapism, a popular travel site. With a rich history, vibrant arts scene, breathtaking waterfront views, and world-famous Damariscotta oysters, it’s no wonder Damariscotta is gaining recognition.

This is fantastic publicity for a town renowned for its natural beauty and home to one of Maine’s most popular festivals.

01/14/2025

Unity-based Maine Switching Services has been selected to take over the Rockland Branch Railroad. They plan to restore freight service by spring and offer scenic train rides by fall.

The company plans to bring back freight service and scenic rides, but its proposal does not include an Amtrak Downeaster extension.

01/14/2025

Maine's iconic Red's Eats in Wiscasset has landed on Cheapism’s list of America’s Best Comfort Food Destinations! Known for its legendary lobster roll, Red’s has been serving up comfort food classics for over 80 years.

Congrats to Red’s Eats for representing Maine’s Midcoast so well!

From lobster rolls to burgers, Red's knows how to hit that comfort food spot.

01/13/2025

The Midcoast Wood Bank is making a big difference this winter, helping families in the Midcoast region stay warm with firewood.

Check out the story of how this volunteer-driven effort began and how they’re working to expand their reach.

For more information, visit their website: https://midcoastwoodbank.org/

A community effort in Brunswick aims to expand access to heating assistance through a growing network of wood banks.

12/12/2024

Kick off the holiday cheer with a visit to the tree, then holiday shopping at 3 Buoys for the perfect shopping spree! 🎁♥️

11/21/2024

Kick off the holiday season with us this Friday, November 22, from 4–8 PM at the Grand Opening of the Midcoast Tree Festival!

Enjoy the festive atmosphere with over 50 beautifully decorated trees on display, each with gifts underneath. Feeling lucky? Purchase a raffle ticket for your chance to take home a tree and all the treasures below it.

The festival runs through December 1, so don’t miss this wonderful community event to celebrate the season.

Click here for more information: https://www.midcoastmaine.com/midcoast-tree-festival

11/19/2024

Experience the magic of Gardens Aglow at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay! 66 miles of stunning holiday lights, sculptures, and festive fun await!🎄✨

Maine's most beautiful light display | Come see the Gardens in a whole new light, festively lit with hundreds of thousands of lights, this holiday season. Advance tickets required.

11/15/2024

With winter on the horizon, there’s no better time to explore the MidCoast. Cozy up by a crackling fireplace with a glass of wine or warm apple cider, do some early holiday shopping, or take part in our many special events!

With winter on the horizon, this is the season for festive lights and cozy nights in MidCoast villages and towns.

11/15/2024

✨ Gardens Aglow Starts Tomorrow! ✨

The wait is over! Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Gardens Aglow begins tomorrow, November 16th, and runs through December 31st.

It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with family and friends! Come see the magic for yourself.🎄

Maine's most beautiful light display | Come see the Gardens in a whole new light, festively lit with hundreds of thousands of lights, this holiday season. Advance tickets required.

11/12/2024

Celebrate Primo Restaurants 25th season at the DIVA DINNER on Saturday, Nov 16th, featuring a roster of award-winning women chefs from across the country.

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐉𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐬 - another of our accomplished guest chefs who is joining us for the upcoming 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟔𝐭𝐡!

Jody is the recipient of the 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 (𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭); owner and 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨; and co-creator/operator of the restaurants 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄, 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐨, and 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐤𝐢 in Massachussetts.

For Chef Melissa Kelly, Jody was always the female chef and mentor that she looked up to as she forged her path into the culinary industry. Melissa remembers, “Jody was already there when I was coming up, and I always admired her style of simplicity at Rialto. Watching her - and her relationships to the farmers and fishermen - was so inspiring.” That relationship to her community, her local purveyors, is something Chef Kelly held dear, and carried with her into her dream of building Primo.

The 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 was borne from the longtime friendships between Melissa, Nancy Silverton, Ilma Lopez, Jody Adams, Emily Luchetti, and Kathleen Blake at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, 30 years ago - when women chefs were still largely unrecognized and often marginalized. Each chef has since blossomed into breakthrough careers, with their visionary talents influencing new generations in this evolving industry.

There will be just one seating, starting at 6pm, and we are dedicating the entire Primo restaurant to this very special event. An exclusive Meet & Greet will kick off the evening at 4:30pm with cocktails and appetizers and a chance to meet each chef - each of whom will contribute a signature plate to the meal, for a total of five different courses. (And this year, chef Larry Forgione also joins us as honorary "Divo"!)

$275 | Person
$100 | Meet & Greet

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟕.𝟓𝟗𝟔.𝟎𝟕𝟕𝟎 to reserve your spot - seating is very limited!

**Ask us about the special rate available to Diva Dinner guests at the beautiful 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥!

11/12/2024

Check out these events for Brunswick Wine Week!

Don't miss any of the excitement. November 11th-17th, 2024. Fun events at all of these fantastic Brunswick locations: Enoteca Athena, Flight Deck Brewing, Taverna Khione, The Abbey, , , The Federal Hotel, Tess' Market, !