Culture

The Waldo Theatre Gallery
"September Walk" by Suzanne Cooney Phillips. Courtesy of The Phillips Family

The Waldo presents the retrospective exhibit “Multiples of Three: Paintings, Drawings and Sculptures” by the late Suzanne Cooney Phillips (August 1943 - March…

Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson star in "The Naked Gun" opening at Harbor Theater Sept. 5. Courtesy of the venue

"Shoshana" - (2 hours, 1 minute) - A  gripping historical thriller that blends forbidden romance with the political turmoil of the Middle East in…

Southport Memorial Library
Courtesy of the author

Southport Memorial Library is hosting author Matt Cost Thursday, Sept. 11 to speak about his latest novel in the Clay Wolfe series, "Glow Trap." This program begins at…

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River Arts'  annual all “Abstract” show features a spectacular array of abstract art by artists from across the state. This show captures the energy of the thriving contemporary abstract art…

Niall Lessard, choreographer

When The Waldo’s production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," the Tony and Drama Desk award-winning musical comedy, opens on Sept. 5, two things will be quickly evident. The first…

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital Gallery
Sally Loughridge - "Toward Evening Manana." Courtesy of the artist

A year-round South Bristol resident, Sally Loughridge has a selection of expressive oil paintings at Lincoln Hospital (35 Miles St., Damariscotta), formerly Miles Hospital,…

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Saturday, Aug. 30 is International Play Music on the Porch Day, and the Skidompha Strummers, the ukulele ensemble of Skidompha Public Library, will mark the day…

Skerryvore! Sept. 4. Opera House. Got tickets? Photo supplied by the band

Three time winners of Scotland’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ award, Skerryvore have evolved from their humble beginnings to become one of the country’s leading forces in a…

Skidompha's "Book Shop Artists” series
Portrait of "Esteemed Inuit Elder Kenojuak Ashevak" by Kerry Rodriguez. Courtesy of the artist

Artist Kerry Hallgren Rodriguez of Damariscotta, a volunteer shopkeeper at the Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop, is the next artist whose works will be displayed in the…

St. Andrews Episcopal Church
The Senior Choir in rehearsal. Photo: Marianne Pinkham

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church is seeking experienced singers to join its Senior Choir. This dedicated choir provides inspiring music for the 9 a.m. Sunday service and rehearses weekly on…

Printmaker and journal artist Susan Newbold. Courtesy of Eliza Wing

A workshop, Sept. 17-19 at Ocean Point, Boothbay, will be led by Susan Newbold - printmaker and Illuminated journal artist, and Eliza Wing - Mindfulness teacher, life coach and…

"The Bikinis" cast is getting ready for you! Courtesy of LCCT

What is better than a live production on the Lincoln Theater stage? This weekend we have an incredible live musical production to share with you. Grab your beach towel towel and sunscreen and get…

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
Cordula Mathias speaking at The Holocaust and Human Rights Center in Augusta recently. Courtesy photo

Cordula Mathias, administrator of the Bettinson Art and Literary Trust, will present a PowerPoint presentation slide show with information about the genesis of the Brenda Bettinson

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"The Bikinis" - This Lincoln County Community Theater (LCCT) beach party musical production opens Aug. 28 and runs through the 31st. See the article…

Haiku poet/author Maggie Dewane. Courtesy of Barbara Mogel

Join author and poet Maggie Dewane for a nature-inspired poetry workshop and reading from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Community Room at the Rockland Public Library at 80 Union…

Left to right: John Schindler, Sara Trunzo, and Sam Thomas; each musician performs a 20-minute set at Requeim Trio. Courtesy photos

Studio B, in partnership with the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor and Community Resource Council, invites the community to Requiem Trio on Saturday, Aug. 30,…

Where It's At
David Estey

David’s new show “Reengaged” marks his return to fulltime painting after after two years (one as president) working with the 50-year-old nonprofit, Union of Maine Visual Artists. During that…

The Nor'easters group. Courtesy photo

A capella music will fill the air once again on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. at the Water of Life Lutheran Church, Rte 1, #618 Newcastle. Barbershop Choruses include the Nor'easters, FairWinds…

Shoshanna

“Sorry Baby” - (R; 1 hour, 44 minutes) - Agnes, a literature professor at a small New England college, lives a quiet life with her cat—until a visit from her old friend Lydie…

Drawing by and photo courtesy of Cynthia Dias.

Coastal Senior College, serving Lincoln and Knox counties, is accepting registrations for its fall courses. Classes will begin in mid-September. Two art classes will be offered this fall term, one…

“La Verna Vista” by John Butke

The Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset opens its last exhibit of the season on Thursday, Aug. 28 includes works by Jim Farnam of East Boothbay and John Butke of Boothbay. “…

Jaws

“Jaws” (1975, PG, 2h 4m), though not the best film ever made, changed both the movie industry and our awareness of one of nature's most fascinating species. Join us at…

Heather Pierson Trio.  Jamie Gemmiti photo

Singer-songwriter Heather Pierson is a pianist and song leader with a passion for cultivating joy both onstage and off. On Friday, Aug. 29, Heather brings her trio to…

family friendly children's author presentation, book signings, music, food for purchase
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The 6th annual Maine Book Festival (formerly the Maine Authors Book Festival) will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at…

The Millennium Lodge stands out from its neighbors with its distinct Tolkien-inspired style. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

There’s a slice of middle-earth in East Boothbay. It's a favorite of onlookers who wander down King Philips Trail, stopping their cars to take pictures of the armor-…

Courtesy of the author

Saturday, Aug. 30 from 1 to 4 p.m., Brady’s will host Maine’s own blue-collar author, Jerry Farnham, as he launches his third book of the "Red At Night" series, "First…

Craig Ferguson

Craig Ferguson will be performing in his only Maine appearance on Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. at The Waldo Theatre. Ferguson is a multiple Grammy nominated, Peabody, and Emmy Award-winning actor, writer,…

The Gleason Family - Dennis, Martha and Andrew - celebrate the 40th year of the gallery in Boothbay Harbor. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Approaching Gleason Fine Art in Boothbay Harbor you are greeted by lush, colorful gardens, statuary, and stone benches. Paintings of all media blend with sculpture in an atmosphere that is…

Camden Opera House is proud to welcome back Maine singer, songwriter, and activist Noel Paul Stookey for the annual Windjammer Weekend, Friday, Aug. 29 for a 7:30 pm. concert.

The Lightfoot Band. Opera House. Aug. 30. Got tickets? Courtesy of the band

Saturday, Aug. 30 the Opera House celebrates Labor Day weekend with the seasoned musicians who collaborated with Gordon Lightfoot on his world-famous recordings and…

mushroom author and educator Greg Marley

Veggies to Table is pleased to announce an upcoming Mushroom Walk and Foraging Workshop with renowned mushroom author and educator Greg Marley on …

Emmet Cahill

Celtic Thunder star Emmet Cahill returns to the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor Saturday, Aug. 23 performing a stellar show of classic songs from Broadway and…

Maine Art Gallery
Joseph Fiore - "Solar Eclipse" - Courtesy of Maine Art Gallery

Summer days fly by all too quickly, and the exhibit of works by Joseph Fiore (1925-2008), a significant painter of the Maine landscape will end on Aug. 24. Also coming…

"Star Wars; Episode IV - A New Hope."

"Star Wars; Episode IV - A New Hope" - (PG; 2 hours, 1 minute) - Celebrate summer at Lincoln Theater with a fantastic line up of family favorites…

The hearth in the Leach House, circa 1968. Courtesy of BRHS

Since the Boothbay Region Historical Society’s mission is to promote interest in the history of the Boothbay region, the upcoming evening on Sept. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Leach House on Sawyers…

Heron Valley. Photo by Sam Hunt

In the quiet, farthest reaching parts of Scotland; authentic, skillful, energetic Celtic music has been passed down from generation to generation. The band Heron Valley captures the iconic sounds…

Maine Youth Circus

Juggling, unicycling, balance acts! Welcome to the world of Maine Youth Circus, performing during Wiscasset Art Walk on Thursday, Aug. 28, from 4 to 7 p.m., on the sidewalks of Wiscasset Village…

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The next Ocean on Tap is Thursday, Aug. 21 starting at 6 p.m. at Footbridge Brewery, 25 Granary Way in Boothbay Harbor. Science writer Leah Campbell of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences will…

Still from Sorry Baby

"Everything's Going To Be Great" -  (R; 1 hour, 35 minutes) - As the Smart family wrestle with their over-sized dreams, they come to realize…

St. Cecilia Chamber Choir
St. Cecilia Chamber Choir auditions are Sept. 10. Bruce Cowan photo

The St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for all voice parts as we begin preparing our highly-acclaimed December concert of Lessons and Carols for the Christmas…

Sylvan Gallery
"Rowboats - Monhegan Island" - Neal Hughes.

Sylvan Gallery is pleased to present new works by Neal Hughes and Crista Pisano, on view from Aug. 19 through Sept. 28. Both artists are celebrated for their plein air mastery, and together they…

The 6th annual Maine Book Festival (formerly the Maine Authors Book Festival) will be held on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Thomaston Public Library, 60 Main St., Thomaston. The…

Finding Our Voices
Rachel Louise Snyder

New York Times contributing opinion writer Rachel Louise Snyder will be discussing her award-winning manifesto, “No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us.”…

Lincoln Theater
"Bikinis" music rehearsal at Lincoln Theater, Damariscotta. Courtesy of the venue

Grab your beach towel and sunscreen—summer fun is heating up at the Lincoln Theater! Lincoln County Community Theater (LCCT), the theater company in residence, is…

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Bring the entire family to the Boothbay Region Land Trust's Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Road, Boothbay Harbor on Saturday, Aug. 16! From 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. it's a day full of family fun including…

B. Honisch "Swallow Song."

The Lincoln Arts Festival (LAF) Art Show has been held since 1995, and almost always at a shipyard. For many years now, Hodgdon Yacht Services, at 100 Ebenecook Road, Southport has generously…

Susan Bartlett Rice painting

Maine artist Susan Bartlett Rice has been commissioned to create two murals for the Carter’s Wharf buying station on Atlantic Avenue in Boothbay Harbor. The first one is a generational piece which…

Greg Godkin, 53, celebrates reaching one of the world's seven summits and reaching his fundraising goal. Courtesy of Greg Godkin.

A journey to 19,341 feet above sea level begins with a single step. Longtime regional visitor Greg Godkin, 53, recently joined ranks with those who have reached the summit of Tanzania’s Mount…