Maine Table

Food, craft and culture from coast to county.

A Growing Farmers Market Network Strengthens Aroostook's Local Food System

Weekly markets across Aroostook County are helping small producers reach customers directly as interest in local food continues to grow.

Maine Table / Lewiston

Lewiston's Bakeries Reflect a Community Shaped by Generations of Newcomers

A new wave of bakeries and small food businesses in Lewiston reflects the city's long history as a landing point for immigrant communities.

Jul 7, 2026

Maine Table / Brunswick

Oyster Farming Quietly Becomes a Growth Industry Along the Midcoast

A growing number of small aquaculture operations are farming oysters along the Midcoast, adding a new layer to the region's working waterfront economy.

Jun 30, 2026

Maine Table / Bangor

Bangor's Craft Brewing Scene Becomes an Unlikely Community Anchor

A handful of small breweries in Bangor have become informal community gathering spaces, hosting everything from trivia nights to local fundraisers.

Jun 27, 2026

Maine Table / Machias

The Wild Blueberry Harvest Remains DownEast's Defining Summer Ritual

The annual wild blueberry harvest continues to shape the DownEast economy and calendar, even as growers adapt to changing labor and climate conditions.

Jun 25, 2026