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.

Albion man indicted on child sex assault charges

Sean M. Eori, 43, was indicted on 11 charges by a Kennebec County grand jury.

Before hitting the 100-Mile Wilderness, Appalachian Trail hikers tell tales of hunger

Shaw's Hiker Hostel in Monson serves a bountiful breakfast that's legendary among hikers.

Maine Craft Weekend to shine light on state’s artists and makers

Gardiner is one of six featured communities this weekend where makers of all kinds are to showcase their work, give demonstrations and connect with people.

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.

The rise and fall of Monson, Maine

'Here & Everywhere Else' tells the story of the remote town over several hundred years. But be forewarned: it's dense reading.

Design students tasked with developing wood products to boost Monson’s revival

Rhode Island School of Design residencies are the latest development in the quickly rebuilding arts community.

Monson Arts partners with Rhode Island School of Design to offer design residencies

Whatever is in the field may end up in the beer on this Westport Island farm

Farmers Kyle DiPietro and Angie Trombley are growing ingredients and a new enterprise near Wiscasset in what may be the next big craft beer trend in Maine – farm breweries.

Feeding artists in rural Maine turns chef’s dream into reality

Marilou Ranta makes a deal with the Libra Foundation's arts residency program in Monson to fulfill her goal of opening a restaurant.