Our Featured Inns, Cottages,Motels and Campgrounds This Month:

Comfort Inn Brunswick 

199 Pleasant St., Brunswick, ME, US, 04011

• Phone: (207) 729-1129
• Fax: (207) 725-8310
• Website: Comfort Inn Brunswick Website

Hampton Inn Bath/Brunswick 

Cook’s Monthly Announcements:

1st: Cook’s was selected one of the top 10 best places for a lobster roll in Maine and New Hampshire by AAA in 2011. We are very pleased to have been selected as one of the best. Come on down today if you want to taste why we were awarded this special recognition

2nd: Here are our Valentine’s Day Specials on 2/14/12

3rd: Press link to see > Our Friday Night 2Fer $22 Specials for 2/10/12 Cook’s Lobster House on Bailey Island, Maine presents our two fer menu for Friday 2/10/12 starting at 4PM. You split an appetizer, you get two entrée’s and two desserts. It all depends on what you want to eat. Come and enjoy the selections that we have put together for Friday night all for just $22.

4th: We have a very special announcement to tell you about. Curt Parent the owner of Cook’s Lobster House has been selected to receive the “Life Time Achievement Award” from the Maine Restaurant Association. Curt will receive the award at the MRA annual awards dinner on April 3rd. Below is the Biography of Curt that captured this prestigious award.

Curt and his family have owned Cook’s Lobster House Restaurant and Lobster Shipping Company since 1955. Cook’s Lobster House is an icon to the Mid Coast Maine area. Cooks draws thousands of visitors and Mainers to the region by its name recognition. In 1997 Cook’s Lobster House was one of only 7 businesses in the nation selected to be featured in the world wide visa commercial.  Home Of The International Visa Commercial . Cook’s promotion of the beauty and natural resources that Harpswell has to offer has helped to make Harpswell a destination vacation spot. Tour boats, charters, walking trails, beaches and the local businesses are all promoted on Cook’s Lobster House’s social media sites. Cook’s also puts on and pays for the 4^th of July fireworksthat are displayed on its point of land.Cook’s Lobster has been voted the #1 Seafood Restaurant in Mid Coast Maine since 1995 along with being “1996 Editor’s Pick” for Yankee Magazine.

Cook’s was awarded the Big Business of the Year award by the Southern Mid Coast Maine Chamber Of Commerce in 2010

Curt understands the importance of giving back to the community. He has his management participate actively in the local business organizations. Cook’s managers are on the board of directors of the Harpswell Business Association and the marketing committee of the Southern Mid Coast Chamber. Cook’s is a member of the Maine Restaurant Association, The Portland Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Maine Tourism Association, The Southern Mid Coast Chamber, The Harpswell Business Association and a host of other great organization in Maine. Curt also has the restaurant support local charities and organizations like the local fire department and even has hosted its own Christmas party’s to raise money for the Harpswell Home Heating Assistance Program. http://cookslobsterhouse.wordpress.com/2009/12/21/2009-donator-list/

Curt has coached The Mid coast Youth Hockey Team for 9 years and was the Vice President of the organization for 4 of those years. In addition Cook’s has sponsored the Mid Coast Youth Hockey Team for 30 years. Curt also during the same time period coached the Brunswick Middle school Hockey Team From 2006 to 2009. The Brunswick Team won the Southern Middle School championship in 2007 while Curt was coach. Curt also coached the Brunswick Carl Ripken Baseball team for 6 years and was a director for four of those years.

Cook’s employs near 100 people over the course of the year, providing a stable income for the areas local population. Curt personally directs the shipping of over 2 million pounds of lobster to Canada. This Maine lobsters gets processed and shipped throughout the world. Cook’s provide safe docking and storage for Maine lobstermen. Cook’s shipping part of the business helps lobstermen throughout the region keep a steady market for their catch of Maine lobster.

Cook’s Lobster House is concerned with keeping Maine and the environment pristine and economically viable. During the summer months Cook’s has a sea life educational tank that helps educate, by hands on fun, the importance of the marine environment and sea life to Maine.

Curt’s dedication to Maine and sustaining the Maine lobster industry. Curt’s giving to the community personally and by his employees. Curt’s dedication to the local kids and community. Curt’s continuous success in the restaurant and lobster industry, are the reasons Curt Parent will be receiving the life time achievement award.

If you see Curt make sure to say Congratulations to him.

Come and Experience Harpswell. The Wonderland Mid Coast Maine

Treasure each day that we are given and let the people around you know you LOVE them.

May the sun shine upon you by day and the stars brightly light the night for you.

Thank you for your membership. We look forward to serving you.

Your friends at Cook’s Lobster House.
833-2818

Our Featured Inns and Cottages This Month:

Bellevue By the Sea Bed & Breakfast

phone: 207-833-6324
email: info@bellevuemaine.com
website: www.bellevuemaine.com

Captain Lawrence E. Johnson House

phone: 207-854-2211
fax: 207-854-2217
email: info@maineislandgetaway.com
website: www.maineislandgetaway.com

Cook’s Monthly Announcements:

1st: Cook’s was selected one of the top 10 best places for a lobster roll in Maine and New Hampshire by AAA. We are very pleased to have been selected as one of the best. Come on down today if you want to taste why we were awarded this special recognition.

2nd: Our 3rd annual Christmas Party to raise money for the Harpswell Home Heating Assistance Program was a great success, raising $5600 for this great cause. We also collected a large amount of toys for the Santa Fund. Thanks to all the businesses and people that gave so generously to help people in need. Please let the donors know that we appreciate their giving. Follow the link to see the list of donors and  details about >Christmas Party

3rd: We have a very special announcement to tell you about. Curt Parent the owner of Cook’s Lobster House has been selected to receive the “Life Time Achievement Award” from the Maine Restaurant Association. Curt will receive the award at the MRA annual awards dinner on April 3rd. Below is the Biography of Curt that captured this prestigious award.

Curt and his family have owned Cook’s Lobster House Restaurant and Lobster Shipping Company since 1955. Cook’s Lobster House is an icon to the Mid Coast Maine area. Cooks draws thousands of visitors and Mainers to the region by its name recognition. In 1997 Cook’s Lobster House was one of only 7 businesses in the nation selected to be featured in the world wide visa commercial.  Home Of The International Visa Commercial . Cook’s promotion of the beauty and natural resources that Harpswell has to offer has helped to make Harpswell a destination vacation spot. Tour boats, charters, walking trails, beaches and the local businesses are all promoted on Cook’s Lobster House’s social media sites. Cook’s also puts on and pays for the 4^th of July fireworksthat are displayed on its point of land.Cook’s Lobster has been voted the #1 Seafood Restaurant in Mid Coast Maine since 1995 along with being “1996 Editor’s Pick” for Yankee Magazine.

Cook’s was awarded the Big Business of the Year award by the Southern Mid Coast Maine Chamber Of Commerce in 2010

Curt understands the importance of giving back to the community. He has his management participate actively in the local business organizations. Cook’s managers are on the board of directors of the Harpswell Business Association and the marketing committee of the Southern Mid Coast Chamber. Cook’s is a member of the Maine Restaurant Association, The Portland Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Maine Tourism Association, The Southern Mid Coast Chamber, The Harpswell Business Association and a host of other great organization in Maine. Curt also has the restaurant support local charities and organizations like the local fire department and even has hosted its own Christmas party’s to raise money for the Harpswell Home Heating Assistance Program. http://cookslobsterhouse.wordpress.com/2009/12/21/2009-donator-list/

Curt has coached The Mid coast Youth Hockey Team for 9 years and was the Vice President of the organization for 4 of those years. In addition Cook’s has sponsored the Mid Coast Youth Hockey Team for 30 years. Curt also during the same time period coached the Brunswick Middle school Hockey Team From 2006 to 2009. The Brunswick Team won the Southern Middle School championship in 2007 while Curt was coach. Curt also coached the Brunswick Carl Ripken Baseball team for 6 years and was a director for four of those years.

Cook’s employs near 100 people over the course of the year, providing a stable income for the areas local population. Curt personally directs the shipping of over 2 million pounds of lobster to Canada. This Maine lobsters gets processed and shipped throughout the world. Cook’s provide safe docking and storage for Maine lobstermen. Cook’s shipping part of the business helps lobstermen throughout the region keep a steady market for their catch of Maine lobster.

Cook’s Lobster House is concerned with keeping Maine and the environment pristine and economically viable. During the summer months Cook’s has a sea life educational tank that helps educate, by hands on fun, the importance of the marine environment and sea life to Maine.

Curt’s dedication to Maine and sustaining the Maine lobster industry. Curt’s giving to the community personally and by his employees. Curt’s dedication to the local kids and community. Curt’s continuous success in the restaurant and lobster industry, are the reasons Curt Parent will be receiving the life time achievement award.

If you see Curt make sure to say Congratulations to him.

4th: Tomorrow we close for restoration and cleaning, so come on down today and try one of the best lobster rolls in Maine and New Hampshire.

Treasure each day that we are given and let the people around you know you LOVE them.

May the sun shine upon you by day and the stars brightly light the night for you.

Thank you for your membership. We look forward to serving you.

Your friends at Cook’s Lobster House.
833-2818

Remember you have to come in to win the monthly prize drawing.

Our Featured Inns and Cottages This Month:

The Captains Watch Bed and Breakfast

Sea Escape Cottages

Cook’s Monthly Announcements:

1st: Holidays In Harpswell is December 10th and 11th. Press > Holidays In Harpswell For information about a two weekend celebration of arts, crafts and Food. Here is the press release from the Times Record. >  Press Release

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2nd: Our 3rd annual Christmas Party to raise money for the Harpswell Home Heating Assistance Program will be on December 17th starting at 4pm. A great time for a great cause. Press on this link for details about >Christmas Party

3rd: Cooks is pleased to announce that we have purchased two new large screen televisions for the lounge for the sports seasons that are upon us. Come on in and watch your favorite team while you enjoy some of our delicious menu items and lounge specials.

Treasure each day that we are given and let the people around you know you LOVE them.

May the sun shine upon you by day and the stars brightly light the night for you.

Thank you for your membership. We look forward to serving you.

Your friends at Cook’s Lobster House.
833-2818

Remember you have to come in to win the monthly prize drawing.

Press on this link for a look at some of the great happenings this fall at Cooks

Harpswell is the home of so many great trails to hike. Short beautiful walks along the shore and long forest bound valleys that wind in and out of the waters edge.

Here is one of our websites full of wonderful trails and sites to visit while in Harpswell .

A refreshing rain brings a beautiful rainbow to the cove

Harpswell has many fine shops and galleries. When in Harpswell please visit them and buy local.

Our Featured Inns this month are:

The Harpswell Inn Celebrating it’s 250 years.

The The Common table    Helping you create lasting memories

Press on link for Harpswell > shops and galleries.

Cook’s Monthly Announcements:

1st: Cook’s Lobster House participated in the Harvest On The Harbor Market Place event last week and had great responses to our lobster sauce which we sell in our restaurant and hope to soon have available in retail stores near you. Please watch this short video of our lobster sauce presentation and the reactions we received from the tastings.

Press Here to watch Harvest on Harbor video > Cook’s Lobster Sauce

2nd:We will be open for Thanks Giving Dinner. Call for reservations 207-833-2818

Thanksgiving Dinner

Menu

Cream of broccoli or spiced pumpkin soup

Roast turkey or pork

Herb stuffing

Mashed potatoes

Buttercup Squash

Mashed carrots and turnip mix

Cranberry apple sauce

Rolls and butter

Jan’s Fresh Baked Pumpkin pie

We held our annual kids pumpkin painting event and had a lot of fun.

Treasure each day that we are given and let the people around you know you LOVE them.

May the sun shine upon you by day and the stars brightly light the night for you.

Thank you for your membership. We look forward to serving you.

Your friends at Cook’s Lobster House.
833-2818

Remember you have to come in to win the monthly prize drawing.

Press on this link for a look at some of the great happenings this fall at Cooks

Employee of the month:

 Harpswell is the home of so many great trails to hike. Short beautiful walks along the shore and long forest bound valleys that wind in and out of the waters edge.

Here is one of our websites full of wonderful trails and sites to visit while in Harpswell .

A refreshing rain brings a beautiful rainbow to the cove

Harpswell has many fine shops and galleries. When in Harpswell please visit them and buy local.

Our Featured Shops this month are:

The Island Candy Company. serving home made chocolates, candies and Ice cream.

The Lands End Gift Shop. Maine made gifts and treats. And some of the most outstanding views in Maine

Press on link for Harpswell > shops and galleries.

Cook’s Monthly Announcements:

1st: We are pleased to have weekend Noon Time fall foliage tours on Casco Bay Lines. Press here for information and schedule. View the changing colors of the season from the water.

“Do not miss the Bailey Island Fall Foliage Cruises-both a day cruise from Portland and a noontime cruise from Bailey Island. We will be running this trip Saturday 10/1, Sunday 10/2, Saturday 10/8, Sunday 10/9, Saturday 10/15, and Sunday 10/16.”
2nd: Many of our other charters and cruises will continue to run. For details call down to Cooks or press on the links for details. You take your pick of the Noon time cruise on the Island Romance or the quiet sailing of the Tevake Sailboat. Here is a link to our blog that tell you all about these and the other cruises and charters at Cooks > Maine Sightseeing, Sailing and Fishing Charters.

Treasure each day that we are given and let the people around you know you LOVE them.

May the sun shine upon you by day and the stars brightly light the night for you.

Thank you for your membership. We look forward to serving you.

Your friends at Cook’s Lobster House.
833-2818

Remember you have to come in to win the monthly prize drawing.

Here is one of our websites full of wonderful trails and sites to visit while in Harpswell .

Harpswell has many fine shops and galleries. When in Harpswell please visit them and buy local.

Press on link for Harpswell > shops and galleries.

Cook’s Monthly Announcements:

1st: This is the final week for the Noon time Cruise. The next couple of days look perfect so come on down and take advantage of this great cruise of Casco Bay.

“But do not miss the Bailey Island Fall Foliage Cruises-both a day cruise from Portland and a noontime cruise from Bailey Island. We will be running this trip Saturday 10/1, Sunday 10/2, Saturday 10/8, Sunday 10/9, Saturday 10/15, and Sunday 10/16.”
2nd: Many of our other charters and cruises will continue to run. For details call down to Cooks or press on the links for details. You take your pick of the Noon time cruise on the Island Romance or the quiet sailing of the Tevake Sailboat. Don’t forget on Tuesdays and Fridays you can hop on board the Atlantic Seal Cruise from our dock and visit Admiral Peary’s Home on Eagle Island, now a museum. Here is a link to our blog that tell you all about these and the other cruises and charters at Cooks > Maine Sightseeing, Sailing and Fishing Charters.

Treasure each day that we are given and let the people around you know you LOVE them.

May the sun shine upon you by day and the stars brightly light the night for you.

Thank you for your membership. We look forward to serving you.

Your friends at Cook’s Lobster House.
833-2818

Remember you have to come in to win the monthly prize drawing.

The Bailey Island Fishing Tournament was a great success with many fish caught. Lots of fun for the whole family. Below is Linda Greenlaw the famous swordfish captain showing off her big old fish she caught during the tournament.

Here is one of our websites full of wonderful trails and sites to visit while in Harpswell .

Important Notice.

Update on the Friends Of Cedar Beach attempt to secure access for the public. The Times Record reports progress on reaching an agreement. > Press link to read Times Record article.

The town of Harpswell is in a struggle to keep the access to a popular Bailey Island Beach open. A beach long enjoyed by locals and summer visitors. Some just regular folks out to enjoy the sun and sand with their children and some well know celebrities that love the beach and write about their visits to the beach. The owners of the property that allow the public to go to Cedar Beach say they will sell the property. See the Times Record article discussing the details.

If you would like to help email >  friendsofcedarbeach@gmail.com

The Friends of Cedar Beach, A group dedicated to keeping the right of way to Cedar Beach open to the public Had a celebration at Mackerel Cove to kick off their campaign. It was a great success.

Lots Happening in Harpswell. Here is an event poster to keep you up to date on the many wonderful activities.

Update on Celebrate Summer In Harpswell : This is a two day event, on July 9th and 10th, filled with fun and open houses with specials and discounts. Many of the businesses in Harpswell have gotten together to create a truly special summer event in Harpswell. Please visit the site > Celebrate Summer In Harpswell for all the details. This was a great success for the businesses of Harpswell and will be back next year. While in Harpswell please visit our many shops and galleries.

Cook’s Monthly Announcements:

1st: The Cook’s Lobster house Fireworks: What a great show it was and a great turn out.

2nd: All of our boat cruses and charters have begun. You take your pick of the Noon time cruise on the Island Romance or the quiet sailing of the Tevake Sailboat. Don’t forget on Tuesdays and Fridays you can hop on board the Atlantic Seal Cruise from our dock and visit Admiral Peary’s Home on Eagle Island, now a museum. Here is a link to our blog that tell you all about these and the other cruises and charters at Cooks > Maine Sightseeing, Sailing and Fishing Charters.

Treasure each day that we are given and let the people around you know you LOVE them.

May the sun shine upon you by day and the stars brightly light the night for you.

Thank you for your membership. We look forward to serving you.

Your friends at Cook’s Lobster House.
833-2818