Randy and Lisa Jones of Augusta bought the former Railroad Square Cinema complex, which they have renamed The Playhouse at Waterville Station. Their long-term goal is to make it a center for the arts and artisans.
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Want an inside look at the Oscars of the food world?
Here’s the scoop on the James Beard Awards.
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James Beard Foundation names 10 semifinalists from Maine
The state’s restaurants and food professionals were nominated in numerous categories, including Outstanding Restaurateur, Best New Restaurant and Best Chef: Northeast.
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The Quarry seemed like an improbable Beard Award winner, unless you’ve met Marilou Ranta
Since winning the prestigious award for Outstanding Hospitality in May, the tireless chef/owner of the Monson restaurant continues to prove why she’s deserving of an onslaught of new customers.
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Dine Out Maine: A reimagined convenience store in Alna is serving 4.5-star food
The menu of The Alna Store is sustainable, seasonal and ever changing. Set your GPS for this off-the-beaten-track spot. Whatever they are serving when you go, you’ll be glad you made the drive.
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Maine’s ‘haunted’ hospitality venues serve up plenty of spooky stories
Ghost lore abounds at some of the state’s older restaurants and bars.
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Dine Out Maine: At Station 118, go for the cornbread, stay for the brisket sliders
The BBQ restaurant in Thomaston has some excellent vegetarian options, too.
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In a Silent Way features a leisurely pace and highly polished food
The Wiscasset wine bar and shop serves its terrific selection of wines in enviable wine glasses, alongside a pared-down menu of beautifully made food.
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Inspection report reveals code, safety violations that forced closure of Waterville restaurant
A city official said the owner of Cancun Mexican Restaurant has not responded to an order issued earlier this month to fix several deficiencies before the eatery can reopen.
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The Quarry in Monson wins a prestigious James Beard Foundation Award
The restaurant, which won in the Outstanding Hospitality category, was the culmination of a longtime dream of Philippines-born chef/owner Marilou Ranta.