For those who might not know, I am a huge fan of breakfast.
More Than a Store, a Family: Big Al’s Team Reminisce in Countdown to Final Day
There was laughter as the team at Big Al’s Super Values gathered after closing on the evening of Dec. 30 to talk about their time together at one of the most well-known must-stop shops in the Midcoast. Big Al’s, a fixture in the town for 35 years, will be locking its doors for the last time on Jan. 10.
Rising Tide Co-op Supports New Hope Midcoast
Rising Tide’s October Co-op for Community Days partner was New Hope Midcoast, the Midcoast’s only domestic abuse resource center, which has been open since 1981. Every Wednesday, Rising Tide donates 0.5% of sales to an organization nominated and voted on by their 5,000-plus owners. Rising Tide views this program as a way to both provide financial and in-kind support to community organizations.
Wiscasset’s Little Village Bistro is Moving Onto Bigger Things
As Semisonic’s lead singer famously belts in “Closing Time,” the band’s late ‘90s hit: “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.”
Physical Therapy and a Path to Unconscious Competence
Physical therapist Glen Flaming likes to cite the stages of learning to his clients. His goal is to move them through those stages until they achieve “unconscious competence.” The result can sometimes be a higher level of activity than even imagined. Life-changing improvement is possible.
T&T Chimney Cleaning Aims to Save Homes from Accidental Fires
Zach Brown, of Brown Homestead in Nobleboro, was having trouble booking a service to come clean out his chimney. They were either fully booked, too far away, or simply hadn’t responded, so Brown went out and purchased the equipment he needed to clean his own chimney. Then he cleaned his family members’ chimneys, and some of his friends’ chimneys.
Local Businesses Keep Milestone Cafe Running at LincolnHealth
After scaling back service due to staff shortages, LincolnHealth’s Milestone Cafe is getting some culinary assistance from a handful of local businesses to meet the challenge of feeding hospital staff.
Broad Arrow Farm Presents a New Alternative to Takeout
Broad Arrow Farm recently introduced two new made-to-order takeout dinner options. And breakfast sandwiches on Saturday mornings.
Gardens Aglow Makes Top 10 in National Holiday Light Display Contest
Gardens Aglow has once again been voted one of the top 10 holiday light displays in the country in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice contest. Selected as number four, Gardens Aglow competed against 19 other botanical gardens in the nationwide contest, all of which were chosen by a panel of experts partnering with 10Best editors. Winners were determined by popular vote.
‘Where the Joy Is’: European Market at Morse’s Sauerkraut
Every shelf at the European market at Morse’s Sauerkraut is overflowing with holiday treats. The line at the deli wraps around displays as customers sample cheeses and order charcuterie boards.
Gravels Say ‘So Long and Thank You’ to Main Street Grocery
Husband-and-wife business owners Jane Oliver-Gravel and Gary Gravel will be selling Main Street Grocery to Greg Snyder, of Sidney, who purchased Hilltop Stop from the couple in January.
Holiday Fundraiser at The Animal House Saves Pets
In its annual tradition of partnering with Midcoast Humane, pet supply store The Animal House in Damariscotta is collecting donations for the animal rescue and setting up a Christmas tree featuring photos of dogs and cats up for adoption.
‘Each Generation Adds Their Twist’ at The Cupboard Café
It’s a Friday afternoon in December at the Cupboard Cafe, and owner-operator Mary Dee Grant is all business as she waits for 17 50-pound bags of flour to be delivered and prepares to pack countless boxes with her family’s famous cinnamon and sticky buns.
Massage Therapist Opens Self-Care Shop
Longtime massage therapist Crystal McLain will host a two-day open house to celebrate the official opening of her new shop, Crystal McLain Creative. The brick-and-mortar shop, at 5 Bristol Pines Road in Bristol, will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 18 and 19.
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