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.

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.

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.

Monson Arts partners with Rhode Island School of Design to offer design residencies

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.

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.

Meet Kimberly Ridley, who teaches nature writing

Come September she'll be doing it at Borestone Mountain Audubon Sanctuary.

Skowhegan man reported missing found safe in Monson

The Maine Warden Service and others had been looking for Arthur Lowe since 7 p.m. Thursday; authorities said he was found alive Friday morning.