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Sande’s Picks: Bay Bowls comes to Brunswick

by Sande Updegraph February 3, 2021February 3, 2021

Brunswick’s first smoothie and acai bowl shop opened on Jan. 30 at 210 Maine St. in the former home of Smiley’s Ice Cream. Bay Bowls smoothies are made from fruits, nuts, granola, honey, Nutella and peanut butter. The bowls are like thick smoothies based on acai berries from Central and South America, primarily Brazil, […]

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Sande’s Picks: Embark on Maine coming to Brunswick

by Sande Updegraph November 27, 2020November 24, 2020

Billy Saxton and his family, owners of the Dolphin Marina and Restaurant in Harpswell, are taking their restaurant experience and expanding into downtown Brunswick. The new eatery is called Embark on Maine and, as the name implies, demonstrates the evolution of their business model. Billy said the family has planned to “put roots” in Brunswick […]

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Sande’s Picks: Sail away with beer and oysters

by Sande Updegraph September 4, 2019August 30, 2019

The Jenny Ives is a Maine-built, 37-foot wooden gaff rig ketch offering sailing charters and adventures out of Hermit Island Campground in Phippsburg. On Sept. 7, from 5-7 p.m., they are partnering with Black Pug Brewing in Brunswick and Hermit Island Oyster Co. to provide a unique food, beverage, and sailing experience. They will sail […]