monson maine
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PublishedNovember 26, 2023
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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PublishedOctober 6, 2023
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.
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PublishedOctober 5, 2023
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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PublishedJune 5, 2023
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.
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PublishedApril 9, 2023
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.
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PublishedMarch 25, 2019
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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PublishedNovember 11, 2018
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.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2018
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.
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PublishedAugust 5, 2018
Meet Kimberly Ridley, who teaches nature writing
Come September she'll be doing it at Borestone Mountain Audubon Sanctuary.