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Bowdoin International Music Festival
The Jupiter Quartet. Todd Rosenberg photo

The internationally esteemed Jupiter String Quartet, a uniquely intimate ensemble built around family bonds, will present two distinctive programs at the 2026…

Lincoln Theater
"Breakfast At Tiffany's" playing at the Lincoln Theater July 21 and 22 as part of Lincoln Theater's Modern Classics Series. Film still courtesy of: Paramount

Lincoln Theater's 150th anniversary "Modern Classics" film series continues this month with two beloved classics chosen by community vote. Each month, Lincoln Theater…

St. Andrews Village. File photo

St. Andrews Village is pleased to invite the community to special Resident Art & Crafts Shows celebrating the creativity and talent of its residents. All featured artists and crafters are…

Boothbay Harbor prepares for 700-drone light show July 18. Courtesy of  Northern Lights Drone Shows

Saturday, July 18 at 9:30 p.m., 700 drones will light up the sky over downtown Boothbay Harbor, creating a spectacular 17-minute aerial light show for residents and visitors to enjoy. Those lucky…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Seth Glier & Kelly Halloran. Boothay Harbor Opera House. July 22. Got tickets? Photo courtesy of the artist

Singer-songwriter Seth Glier will be playing the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on Wednesday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m.  He will be accompanied by fiddle…

"Les Liasons Dangereuses," a National Theatre production, screens a the Lincoln Theater July 23 & 24. Photographer: Sarah Lee

"The Bikinis" - A Lincoln County Community Theater production - You have three more chances to catch this incredible encore! Directed by John Mulcahy…

This gleeful wee girl runs back to her family after sinking Marine Corps veteran Charlie Stanley at the BCA's Fourth on the Common July 3. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

On the Fourth of July, an enormous American flag was displayed high above an area of Boothbay Common, site of the annual Boothbay Civic Association (BCA) event. This longtime favorite event…

Under the guidance of Niall Lessard, nine cast members form the moving parts of "The Machine" in Heartwood Theater's "The Machine Stops" running July 17-25. Front, left: Roosevelt Bishop, Niall Lessard, Sophia Mansfield; back from left: Tristan Lambert, Rebecca Tomasello, Addison McCafferty, Tim Cunningham, Jay Long, Katelyn Prior, Natalie Friel. Courtesy of Heartwood
Enjoy an afternoon of jazz with the Wilson Jazz Duo at the historic Old Head Tide Church in Alna this Saturday! Courtesy photo

The Friends of Old Head Tide Church invite the public to an afternoon of jazz featuring the Wilson Jazz Duo on Saturday, July 11 at 3 p.m., at the historic Old Head Tide…

First United Methodist Church, Boothbay Harbor
The First United Methodist Church is hosting its annual Summer Sunshine Fair July 18 with lobster roll luncheon! File photo

On Saturday, July 18, the Boothbay Harbor United Methodist Church is holding a lobster roll luncheon, bake sale, crafts and jewelry, toys, pocketbooks ... and a Christmas In July table with many…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Haggis X-1. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. July 15. Got tickets? Courtesy of the band

Haggis X-1 is a high-energy Celtic rock band built around veteran members of Enter the Haggis. Over a 30-year career, Enter the Haggis toured extensively across North America, performing on…

Southport Memorial Library
"Rachel's Gift" - watercolor - Mary Jo Rines.

Mary Jo Rines, noted New England Watercolor painter (1931-2011), summered in West Southport and wintered in Weston, Massachusetts.

As an…

Southport General Store & Barn
New at "The Store": The coastal paintings of Benjamin Gibbons. Courtesy of Janessa Gursky

 For 144 years, Southport General Store has been more than a place to buy groceries—it's been the heart of the island. Guided by its motto, "Food for Every Day. Food for Everyone…

Camden Opera House
Andre and Rockport arborist and friend, Harry Goodridge. See their story at the Camden Opera House! Courtesy of the venue
Join us at the Camden Opera House, at 29 Elm St., from 3-4 p.m. for a heartwarming afternoon of film and community as we present "Andre, The Seal Who Came Home" — a remarkable true story of…
Maine Friends of Music
Maine Friends of Music Chamber Group. Courtesy of Sean Fleming

Back by popular demand, Maine Friends of Music will present "A Musical Mosaic" at the Union Church located at 2171 ME-129

"Young Washington"- (PG13; 2 hours, 5 minutes) - Before he was the Father of a Nation, he was a soldier fighting to survive. A single misstep thrusts…

Photographer and photo archivist Kevin Johnson. Courtesy photo
On Monday, July 13, at 7 p.m. at the Southport Town Hall, the Hendricks Hill Museum, Southport, presents Kevin Johnson, photographer and photo archivist at the Penobscot Marine Museum at the…
Encore performances of "The Bikinis" at the Lincoln Theater begin Friday, July 10. Courtesy of the venue

Lincoln County Community Theater presents: "The Bikinis" musical, live on stage! Encore performances!

In “The Bikinis,”…

Heartwood Theater's summer production opening July 17 features five local thespians and musical score by Sophia Scott. Courtesy image

Heartwood Theater Company is prepping for one of its most important, unique, and intriguing productions in 23 seasons of creating and producing theater, “The…

OPERA HOUSE AT BOOTHBAY HARBOR
Arsentiy Kharitonov. Opera House. July 11. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor is delighted to welcome back pianist and composer Arsentiy Kharitonov on Saturday, July 11. Originally

Sara Gladu, community science director for Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, will give a talk about the way air impacts the landscape on Saturday, July 11. Photo by Kris Christine

In conjunction with its current exhibition, “Song of the Wild,” Maine Art Gallery is hosting two upcoming programs relating to the environment.  First is a…

Where It's At
Dan De Luca, forefront, as John Dickinson and his fellow conservatives in the dance number, "Cool, Cool Considerate Men." Courtesy of Maine State Music Theatre

Fire the cannons and ring the bells…

Courtesy of Arcadia Publishing

With 11 cemeteries dotting the Boothbay region, residents are no strangers to gravestones, but Maine author and historian Ron Romano’s new book “Stories from Maine…
East Nash Grass. Boothbay Harbor Opera House. July 18. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

East Nash Grass exemplifies the best of what bluegrass has to offer; being named the 2024 International Bluegrass Music Association New Artist of the Year is a testament to that sentiment. Their…

OPERA HOUSE AT BOOTHBAY HARBOR
Le Vent du Nord. Opera House. July 16. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

The award winning and highly acclaimed band Le Vent du Nord are a leading force in Québec’s exciting and progressive Francophone folk movement. The group’s rhythmic and soulful music, rooted in…

Book cover

Bruce John Riddell began writing his latest novel, “Mermaine, The Second Wave” the day he completed “Seal Rock,” about two years ago.

He said this a stand-alone…

OPERA HOUSE AT BOOTHBAY HARBOR
I Draw Slow. Opera House. July 9. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

I Draw Slow, a five-piece folk band based in Dublin, will provide an immersive night of music at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on Thursday, July 9. The critically-acclaimed band has…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
James Montgomery. Opera House. July 10. Got tickets? Best hurry! Mike Martin photo

A big night of blues is coming to the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on Friday, July 10. Harmonica ace James Montgomery has earned the “legendary” tag through a stellar career that spans five…

Lincoln County Community Theater/Lincoln Theater
"The Bikinis" stars Emily Mirabile, Rebecca Rinaldi, Victoria Hamilton and Kelly Caufield. Show opens July 10 for six shows with a a live back up band. Leah Plummer photo

In “The Bikinis,” Jodi, Karla, Barbara, and Annie, a girl group formed on the Jersey Shore, are back together bringing back the sun, fun and all the great songs from the 60s and 70s they sang down…

Harbor Theater
The staff at the legendary Boston radio station WBCN-FM created in March of 1968. Courtesy of the Harbor Theater

Join us for one show only on Wednesday, July 8 at 7 p.m. for “The Airwaves Belong to the People: WBCN and The American Revolution” (1 hour, 57 minutes). This is the untold story of how radio,…

Kouchera, a local band whose live performances are rooted in Haitian Konpa, Soul, and R&B, will perform July 19 at the Edgecomb Community Church. Courtesy photo

On Sunday, July 19, the Edgecomb Community Church will be sponsoring a summer concert featuring Kouchera, a local band whose live performances are rooted in Haitian Konpa, Soul, and R&B.…

Enjoy the music of Jud Caswell at the Bremen Library on July 9. Tickets on sale now. Courtesy of Melissa Chase

The Bremen Library is pleased to be hosting musician Jud Caswell on Thursday, July 9 at 5:30 p.m. He is the second of our summer…
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor is delighted to welcome back pianist and composer Arsentiy Kharitonov on Saturday, July 11. Originally hailing from St. Petersburg, but a longtime resident of…

Gleason Fine Art Gallery
Kevin Beers - "Dynamic Clouds" - 18" x 24" - one of the artist's new works on exhibit at Gleason Fine Art. Courtesy of the venue

Gleason Fine Art announces two new shows at the gallery at 31 Townsend Ave. in Boothbay Harbor. “Henry Isaacs: Sailing on a Deep Blue Sea” opens on July 2 and runs through Aug. 3. “Kevin Beers:…

Bruce Springsteen at Harvard Square Theatre. Barry Schneier photo

Boston, MA: "The Airwaves Belonged to the People: WBCN and The American Revolution" is coming to Maine. The acclaimed documentary chronicles the early days of the legendary Boston-based rock…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
T Marie and Bayou Juju. July 3 Opera House. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

T Marie and Bayou Juju serves up a fresh take on traditional music from southern Louisiana including Cajun, Creole,  Zydeco, Swamp Pop, and Nola R & B. And…

"Rowing on the Charles River, Cambridge" - 36" x 48" - oil on canvas is among Henry Isaacs' new work at Gleason Fine Art.

Self-guided journeys ... led by an art lover’s desire to exercise their imagination. Paintings ... sculpture ... mixed media ... assemblage…

Saturday, July 11

In partnership with the National Park Service, the Frances Perkins Center (478 River Road, Newcastle) will be hosting a special afternoon for families to learn about and…

Windjammer Days 2026
The U.S. Navy Northeast Band Pops Ensemble concert at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

The U.S. Navy Northeast Band Pops Ensemble concert at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor drew just shy of a full house Tuesday, June 23. In celebration of the 250th Fourth of…

John M.T. Seitzer's "Island and Ocean" - 12' x 16" - oil. Courtesy of the artist

Featuring John M. T. Seitzer.’s oil paintings depicting the fierce dramatic beauty of rocky cliffs met by ocean, trees holding ground against nature, vibrant sunsets and in contrast-the serenity…

Artist Mary Sue Weeks. Courtesy photo

The Maine Health Lincoln Hospital is pleased to exhibit the artwork of Mary Sue Weeks through Aug. 28. Mary Sue is a native of Bremen and has been painting since a child when she took lessons from…

Hendricks Hill Museum
Wabanaki master basket maker Debbie Nicholas will be coming to the Southport Town Hall to demonstrate the techniques of making baskets of brown ash wood, and sweetgrass. Courtesy of Debbie Nicholas

The Hendricks Hill Museum,…

Gold/Smith Gallery
The art of Jim Sinclair is the next show at Gold/Smith Gallery in Boothbay Harbor through the month of July to Aug. 3. Courtesy of the venue
Jim St.Clair has painted the ever changing, rapidly gentrifying coast along the Hudson and East rivers in New York for decades.
 
He…
"Young Washington" opening at Harbor Theater July 3. Courtesy of the venue

"Toy Story 5" - (PG; 1 hour, 42 minutes) - The toys are back and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (voice of…

Camden Opera House
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Folk music legend Noel Paul Stookey, known worldwide as a member of Peter, Paul and Mary, joins his daughter, poet A.S. Aubrey, on Aug. 1, for a unique evening of music, poetry, storytelling, and…

Boothbay Region Art Foundation
New member Steven Schutz’s stained glass work, “Cathedral of Thyself,” is on view this month at BRAF. Courtesy of the venue

The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) is delighted to welcome the community to its July Members Exhibit, a sizzling celebration of local creativity on view now through Sunday, July 19.