Sacred Profane News Today

There's a buzzing energy in this town, which has been slowly rising from its ashes (many downtown buildings stood derelict and shuttered for years), emerging as an under-the-radar hot spot for makers, artists, chefs, and entrepreneurs.

Also, Freeport's new food truck park launches on Route 1 in June; the opening of Honey's in Thomaston beset by storm-related issues; Sacred Profane gets love from Punch magazine; and a TV show features Portland-area food in an upcoming episode.

Plus, changes to plans for Freeport's food truck park, 2DIneIn adds driver service fee and eliminates tipping, Thai Esaan reopens for limited hours, and a new hospitality podcast from SMCC.

New brewpubs and big bars are slated to open on Thompson's Point; prix-fixe fine dining in New Vineyard; Greek cuisine in East Bayside; Cambodian food in the Old Port; specialty fried chicken sandwiches on the Midcoast; and more.

New brewpubs and big bars are slated to open on Thompson's Point; prix-fixe fine dining in New Vineyard; Greek cuisine in East Bayside; Cambodian food in the Old Port; specialty fried chicken sandwiches on the Midcoast; and more.

Also, a new taproom and a new cocktail bar coming to Thompson's Point; Bard Coffee to expand; a board game bar planned for Congress Street; and more.

The atmosphere at the Czech-inspired brewery is convivial. It offers several imaginative options for vegetarians. And the menu offers both comfort and fun.

Plus, Chocolats Passion moving to Spring Street; brewery comes to East Bayside; Old Port bar named one of country's best; and places serving Thanksgiving dinners around Maine.

Plus, Chocolats Passion moving to Spring Street; brewery comes to East Bayside; Old Port bar named one of country's best; and places serving Thanksgiving dinners around Maine.

On Nov. 9, guests can enjoy food and music and help raise money for the City of Lewiston's Families and Victims Fund through raffles and silent auctions.