The long-vacant red building adjacent to Peapod Jewelry on Route 1 in Edgecomb is now home to Native American crafts, artwork, music, and more from tribes across the country. Abenaki Trading Co. opened the doors to its new location in Edgecomb about a month ago and the response from customers has been “thank you,” owner Jocelyn Howe said.
‘Cultural Fusion’ Restaurant Opens in Damariscotta
The “cultural fusion” restaurant Cocinas Underground opened Thursday, Aug. 4 in the downtown Damariscotta space formerly home to Paco’s Tacos.
Damariscotta Hair Salon Has New Owner, New Name
A change has taken place at the busy little hair salon tucked into the Elm Street Plaza shopping center in Damariscotta. Formerly called Shelley’s Shortcuts, after former owner Shelley Collamore, the salon has been renamed Hair … We Are! by its new owner, Ivette Segovia, who bought it from Collamore in late June. Segovia worked at the salon as a stylist for a year and a half before taking ownership of the business.
Crissy’s Closes for ‘Staffing Reorganization’
A popular Damariscotta restaurant has closed pending a “staffing reorganization.”
QT’s Ice Cream Moves to New Waterfront Pier Location
Anyone looking for Wiscasset’s famous lobster ice cream – and 25 other flavors of homemade ice cream – now needs to venture to the Waterfront Pier, as QT’s Ice Cream Parlor has moved to a new location at 2 Water St.
Stone Cove Catering Adds ‘Bar Car’ to Business
Customers of Stone Cove Catering will soon be able to add a new level of personalization to their events.
‘Ice Cream With Benefits’ for Sale in Boothbay Harbor
When David and Summer Galvis moved to Boothbay Harbor last year, they quickly fell in love with a quaint ice cream stand, Sarah’s Scoops. But as Summer and her two oldest children are lactose-intolerant, their ice-cream options were limited.
Newcastle Designer Creates Fashionable, Functional Clothing
For the past four years, a woman has created a women’s clothing line out of her home in Newcastle.
Barbecue Stand Opens on Route 1 in Wiscasset
A new barbecue stand is now open on Route 1 in Wiscasset, and combines “old-school barbecue” flavors with unique menu items, all at affordable prices.
From Grain to Glass and Back: Organic Distillery Opens in Newcastle
After almost two years of renovations, research, and product development, Newcastle’s Split Rock Distilling opened its doors to the public the weekend of July 1.
New Coffee Shop Opens in Round Pond
Round Pond’s mornings just became a lot more energized thanks to the opening of Round Pond Coffee on Monday, June 27. Located on Route 32 across the street from the Granite Hall Store, Round Pond Coffee aims to be a new local hang-out spot.
High Hopes Farm Opens in Bristol
Ross and Meaghan Nichols, of Bristol, have started High Hopes Farm at 777 Bristol Road.
The Anchor: Now Serving Brunch
Round Pond’s waterfront restaurant has expanded its menu to include a popular new option: Sunday brunch.
Popcorn Shop Opens in Wiscasset
The Cameron Clan Kettle Corn opened a new store, Cameron’s Pop Shoppe, in downtown Wiscasset on May 28.