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Broom making is a surprisingly physical art, says Eric McIntyre, owner of Village Handcraft. His workshop participants need some dexterity (not just for the cleanup).
Maine-Made

The Brooms at Wiscasset’s Village Handcraft Will Sweep You Off Your Feet

Shopkeeper Eric McIntyre’s handmade brooms are designed to be displayed and used.
Bath, Maine: The City of Ships
Our Towns

“Maine’s Cool Little City” And Other (Dubious?) Maine Town Mottos

Civic slogans from around the Pine Tree State, ranked for credibility and style.
From Wiscasset's Water Street Kitchen & Bar: paella with Maine mussels and littlenecks; roasted lobster with whiskey- tarragon butter; truffle fries
Food & Drink

Water Street Kitchen & Bar Puts a Mediterranean Spin on Maine Seafood

Chef-owner Ed Colburn' fresh dishes are bringing the flavors of Spain, France, and Italy to Wiscasset.
Home + Garden

These Walls Can Talk!

And the owner responsible for meticulously restoring this petite Wiscasset home has been listening.
Big Al aka Al Cohen
Maine-Made

Big Al’s is Huge!!!

You’ve seen the ads. You’ve seen the suspenders. Now get to know the discount king of Route 1.
Little Village Bistro
Food & Drink

Little Village Bistro

Chef Tony Bickford made a brilliant decision when he settled on his native Wiscasset as the home for his first independent venture, Little Village Bistro. See our review.
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A foliage getaway where the mountains meet the sea and recipes from three Maine chowder aficionados. Plus, where have all the phalaropes gone?
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In This Wiscasset Home, Very Little Was Purchased New

DIYers start their new life in Maine in a fixer-upper filled with salvaged finds.
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A River Town’s Treasures

Wiscasset’s infamous traffic jams are your cue to stop and explore. The village on the Sheepscot is chockablock with antiques shops, boutiques, and splendid ship captains’ homes.
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