Fall comes to 'BOOthbay Harbor'

Sat, 10/03/2026 - 6:28pm

ISABELLE CURTIS

Pumpkins, witches and skeletons galore! Downtown businesses are preparing for the spooky season, even as summer weather returns for a guest appearance. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

A skeletal taxi driver takes up residence outside the Smiling Cow. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Coastal Maine Popcorn rolls out its seasonal flavors. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

There's nothing scary about a good book at Sherman's. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Pumpkins, witches and skeletons galore! Downtown businesses are preparing for the spooky season, even as summer weather returns for a guest appearance. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

A skeletal taxi driver takes up residence outside the Smiling Cow. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Coastal Maine Popcorn rolls out its seasonal flavors. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

There's nothing scary about a good book at Sherman's. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

With temperatures peaking at 73F, it didn't feel much like a fall day in downtown Boothbay Harbor Oct. 2. However, businesses are beginning to show their Halloween spirit as storefronts transform into spooky scenes, and pumpkins appear in plant pots and window frames. It may be too early for leaf peeping, but visitors are enjoying the pleasant weather in the meanwhile.