Isabelle St. Cyr wants to use her platform to challenge stereotypes about trans people.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Photographer Berenice Abbott embraced life in Monson, and her legacy lives on there
An exhibit in the Piscataquis County town, where the keen-eyed documentarian spent the final years of her life, includes more than 30 vintage prints on loan from a recently closed gallery planning to sell off its inventory.
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Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State, News
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.
Posted inFood, Outdoors
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.
Posted inLocal & State
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.
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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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
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.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
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.
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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.
Posted inFood
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.