Making Whoopies -- Unwrapping Maine's Favorite Treat

In this episode of 'New England Has a Sweet Tooth,' host Susan Mara Bregman explores the fascinating history of whoopie pies, the quintessential Maine treat. Joined by Patrick Myers, who oversees Maine's annual Whoopie Pie Festival, they delve into the origins of this sweet treat. The discussion touches upon Maine's Whoopie Pie Festival and the importance of the whoopie pie in Maine's culture.

Susan Mara Bregman is the author of New England Sweets: Doughnuts, Bonbons, and Whoopie Pies (The History Press, 2025).

Patrick Myers is the executive director of the Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, which sponsors the annual Maine Whoopie Pie Festival.

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New England Sweets

Maine Whoopie Pie Festival

Center Theatre

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