The Black Fly Brewfest attracted vintners, distillers and craft beer makers from all over Maine. This year, there were more than 100 samples of beers, wines and spirits with inventive creations like Mossy Ledge Spirits’ Holy Hell Jalapeno vodka, Gigantic Dad Pants IPA from Cushnoc Brewing Co. of Augusta and Winterport Winery’s POG Passionfruit Orange Guava Summer Ale.
With three open council seats, voters have a choice of candidates, all of whom want a hand in building a better city for residents, although their paths forward vary.