Maine’s food and beverage scene has been abuzz with activity all year long.
Alongside a wave of restaurant openings and product launches, businesses have changed hands, shifted gears for better or worse and won national recognition.
Here’s a look back at some of the stories that made news so far in 2026.
- Friday Food Insider: Falmouth’s Old Smith Farm will reopen under new ownership
- Friday Food Insider: Wells landmark diner is on the market
- Friday Food Insider: An Ogunquit restaurant goes up for sale, while two Maine wineries shift gears
- Friday Food Insider: Employee housing costs push Wells diner into Chapter 11
- Portland dining pioneer Dana Street wins James Beard Award
- Friday Food Insider: Tony’s Donut Shop enters a new era with a change of ownership
- Friday Food Insider: Another winery closes amid shifting consumer tastes
- Friday Food Insider: Portland gin maker expands into vodka market
- Friday Food Insider: New bakeries bring a French twist to Maine
- Friday Food Insider: Spring is in the air with new ice cream flavors
We fully expect the wild ride to continue for a busy and productive second half.
