We’re very proud that two members of Maine’s DaPonte String Quartet are Honeck O’Toole clients… so it’s fitting that we feature the quartet here. This exceptional group has been voted a Downeast “Best of Maine” Readers’ Choice for Performing Artists year after year, so what’s new for 2019? Executive Director Lisa Westkaemper filled us in.…
Is there a place in Portland to enjoy “an honest breakfast or lunch at a decent price?” Lucy and Ian Dutch say YES, INDEED! It’s Dutch’s Breakfast & Lunch, their restaurant located at 28 Preble Street. They opened Dutch’s in 2014 offering an affordable, world-class “from scratch” menu based on the couple’s extensive cooking experience…
Back in 2014, we profiled Shays Grill Pub at 18 Monument Square in Portland, and it’s been doing quite well. So well, in fact, the owners decided to open a second restaurant in Scarborough this year. Co-owner Jennifer Brennerman reported, “We opened Dunstan Tap & Table on Route One back in July. It’s a completely…
Fascinating fact from Rebecca Gagnon: “Custard is similar to any other ice cream except it uses egg as an emulsifier. This makes the product a lot smoother and creamier.” Now you know why Mainely Custard is a popular destination every summer in Freeport and Kennebunk. Rebecca told us she didn’t create the business, but she…
Raven Rocks Resources Retirement is a foreign word to Claudine Weatherford. So, when she retired from her career and then turned 70 a few years ago, she created a small consulting business that suits her cross-disciplinary background (anthropology/archaeology, folk culture/ folk art, and organizational change and behavior), while requiring less than a full-time commitment. She…
If you’ve never gone whitewater rafting in Maine, perhaps we can convince you to try it this summer. Start by checking out US Rafting, run by Bill Lyons. Why? Because safety is their main concern, but FUN is a close second. They told us that they de nitely have the most fun on the rivers.…
The Ross Powers Foundation was founded in 2000 by professional snowboarder, Ross Powers, with the mission of providing financial support to Vermont athletes. It has expanded to the national level to help meet the growing need for athlete funding. In 2010, the Foundation established the Level Field Fund to help fill the gap in athlete…
Dr. Dana Morris-Jones, Principal and co-founder of The Delphi Group in Scarborough, is shaking things up in the organizational conflict resolution world. Her new book, The Power of Difference: From Conflict to Collaboration in Five Steps, offers a unique model for resolving differences and shifting cultures from damaging, self-serving competition to success-sustaining collaboration. Dr. Morris-Jones…
Standard Baking Co. is a “best of Maine” staple on Portland’s Commercial Street, offering traditional baguettes, breakfast pastries, and many other popular treats. Their walk-in retail business is about 70% of sales, and their wholesale customers are small, local businesses, including specialty grocers, small restaurants, and coffee shops. Co-owner Alison Pray told us, “Business has…
Avery wears many hats as a food columnist, a stay-at-home mom to a 4-year-old, a landlord, and the co-founder of Portland Protectors, a grassroots effort to make Portland a leading organic city. She’s passionate about Maine’s food industry. She told us, “I love talking to farmers, chefs, and other people about new dishes and new food…
