The Villager Cafe is a community hub in Midcoast Maine, serving breakfast and lunch year-round. We are also home to the Midcoast Villager newsstand, making the Cafe a great place to connect, share ideas, and attend events.

The Midcoast Villager

The Midcoast Villager is the paper of record for Knox and Waldo Counties. We believe that community news has a bigger role to play than simply keeping the public informed—it’s about connecting people to their neighbors and the places they call home.

Built on 196 years of local journalism, the Villager serves Midcoast Maine with the latest news, in-depth solutions-based journalism, profiles of our community members, arts and culture coverage, and voices and opinions from across the region.

We publish a weekly newspaper—it comes out on Thursdays and you can always get one at the Villager Cafe’s newsstand–as well as daily news and life coverage at midcoastvillager.com.

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FAQs 

Why did the local newspaper start a cafe? The Villager Cafe is the Midcoast Villager’s answer to bringing local news to life in the community. With great food, coffee, and events, we connect neighbors and start discussions over the issues that matter most to the Midcoast.

Does my support of the cafe help the paper? Yes! All profits from the cafe help the newspaper’s sustainability and ability to report on the issues that matter to the Midcoast community.

What are your hours and location? Our hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 8am-2pm, and our location is 25 Mechanic Street in Camden, Maine.

How can I read and support the paper? You can subscribe here, visit us online, or grab a copy of this week’s paper at the cafe!

I’m a subscriber, do I get discounts at the cafe? Not yet. We’re working on that though!

Do you have a return policy on merchandise? If there’s a problem in the first 30 days after purchase, please reach out to info@midcoastvillager.com.

What kind of events do you host? Check out our events page to see what’s coming up!

Can I rent the space or host an event myself? Do you cater? Yes! Please reach out to info@villagercafe.com.

Where are the newspaper offices? Upstairs above the cafe at 16 Tannery Lane, Suite 21

Can I apply to work at the cafe? To apply please email info@villagercafe.com.