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Kindergartners win Best in Show in Edgecomb holiday tree decorating contest
Mon, 12/09/2019 - 6:15pm

There are no blockheads in Cindy Casey’s Edgecomb Eddy School kindergarten class, at least, in regards to decorating a holiday tree. On Dec. 6, her class won Best in Show in Edgecomb’s Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Decorating Contest. The contest was devised three years ago by Edgecomb’s Economic Development Committee to promote winter holiday spirit. The committee chose “A Charlie Brown Christmas” as the event’s theme. On Dec. 9, 1965, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” debuted on CBS as the first...
BRLT Forest Bathing Walk
Mon, 12/09/2019 - 2:45pm
Friday, Dec. 20 From 10 to 11:30 a.m., celebrate the eve of the winter solstice and the return of daylight on an Introduction to Forest Bathing walk at Hendricks Head Preserve. Discover the health boosting benefits of moving slowly and mindfully through the forest. Open your senses and connect with the natural world through a series of invitations designed to enhance your health, wellness, and happiness. This leisurely, less than one mile walk is led by Boothbay Region Land Trust (BRLT)...
Open Painting Studio Fridays
Mon, 12/09/2019 - 11:00am
Friday, Dec. 13 At The Community Center, 185 Townsend Ave, Boothbay Harbor from 10 a.m. to noon facilitated by "Bibs" Clifford and Richard E. Plunkett. This is an open studio for beginners, the accomplished and "want to be" artists. Finish that painting you started last year. All media welcome - bring your supplies. Trips to art museums in Maine available also. No class on snowy or icy days.
Cookbook signings at Eventide
Mon, 12/09/2019 - 10:45am
Saturday, Dec. 14 Buzz Makarewicz and Mark Osborn, owners of the Topside Inn, will be signing copies of their first cookbook, “Over Easy & Over the Top” from 2-5 p.m. at Eventide Specialties, 5 Boothbay House Hill Rd., Boothbay Harbor. And - they are cooking up some of their recipes for the event! They will return to Eventide on Men’s Night, Dec. 18 from 5-8 p.m. for another book signing and more samplings from the cookbook. Eventide will also be hosting a wine tasting.
Celtic Christmas program
Mon, 12/09/2019 - 10:15am
Sunday, Dec. 15 The Sky Family Celtic Christmas concert at the Wiscasset Church of the Nazarene will begin at 11 a.m., 255 Gardiner Rd., Wiscasset. The Sky Family is from Prince Edward Island and are on tour throughout much of the eastern United States presenting a Christmas program filled with the reason for the season. The presentation has a high energy music, dance and gospel production. You may laugh, you may cry, but it will help you to be in the season. All welcome. FMI: 504-2488.
Edgecomb Community Church
Sunday morning Celtic prayer service offered
Sun, 12/08/2019 - 7:00am
Edgecomb Community Church, UCC, will be holding a Sunday morning Celtic Prayer Service on Dec. 22, at 9:30 a.m. The community gathering will begin by sharing a delicious breakfast together followed by the service. Included in this special service will be the lighting of the Advent wreath, scripture reading, poetry and Advent and Christmas music featuring Irish singer and songwriter, Katie McDonnell. Since the spring of 2018, Edgecomb Community Church has been offering an evening Celtic Prayer...
Lunch & Learn: Can you prevent dementia?
Sat, 12/07/2019 - 8:45am

Please join us for a free talk by Steve Raymond at the Boothbay Region Community Center on Thursday, Dec. 12 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Raymond is the community outreach director at Lincoln Home. In the past two years, Raymond began to realize that his cognition was beginning to decline. As someone who works with seniors every day, and is familiar with dementia and Alzheimer's disease, he became depressed when he realized that he was probably heading down the same path. What pulled him out of his...
‘The End of Alzheimer’s Disease’ discussion at Lincoln Home
Sat, 12/07/2019 - 8:00am
Physician and researcher Dale Bredesen is the author of this boldly titled New York Times bestseller, “The End of Alzheimer’s Disease.” In his book, Dr. Bredesen describes his “Recode” protocol for not just preventing dementia, but also Reversing Cognitive Decline (ReCoDe). He has early published findings to back his claims and has trained 1500 physicians following his methods. Bredesen states, “For most of us, Alzheimer's is an entirely preventable disease, and for many can be reversed.” Join...
Blue Christmas service at First Congo in Wiscasset Dec. 15
Fri, 12/06/2019 - 10:00am

Does the Christmas season give you the blues? Join First Congregational Church of Wiscasset for a 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 Blue Christmas service. Many of us have challenging times due to grief or loss in our lives. Rev. Josh Fitterling will emphasize remembrance of loved ones lost and dealing with the blues during the festive season. Join in this special service as we light candles, read scripture, sing, pray and make a place for our grief and sorrow during this busy season. The First...
BICA holiday dinner
Fri, 12/06/2019 - 8:15am
Wednesday, Dec. 18 The Barters Island Community Association holiday dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the BICA hall. The dinner is being hosted by the BICA officers and trustees. Since they are doing most of the cooking, they are requesting only appetizers and desserts be provided. Plan on coming and enjoying the evening. This will be the last event at the hall until April. For food planning purposes, it would be helpful if you would RSVP with Evelyn (633-6977) or Judy (633-5341).
BICA workshop and tea
Fri, 12/06/2019 - 8:00am
Sunday, Dec. 15 The workshop and tea will be held at 2 p.m. at the BICA building at 24 West Side Road, Barters Island. Please bring a container for your greens creation and any embellishments. Pruners would be helpful. If you haven’t already delivered your unwrapped presents for the children, kindly bring those as well. All are welcome. Any questions, please let Judy know (633-5341).
The Skincare Room a new wellness feature to Boothbay region
Fri, 12/06/2019 - 7:45am

Boothbay Harbor is welcoming another business, The Skincare Room. Owner and esthetician Irene Plummer brought her 115 Townsend Ave. business to life last month after making a big move from Brunswick. Having made the twice daily commute from East Boothbay for five years, Plummer said she had the chance to take a vacant space next to Harborside Reflexology and Nail Care. She acted on her instincts to take the space. “The drive was taking a toll on my body physically and taking a lot of time and...
2019 Harbor Lights Festival schedule
Fri, 12/06/2019 - 7:00am

All events in Boothbay Harbor unless otherwise noted! SATURDAY, DEC. 7 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Craft Show at the Boothbay Harbor Fire Station, 11 Howard St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Festival of Trees at the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. 1 p.m.: Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive by boat at the Boothbay Harbor Town Landing, Commercial St. 1:30-3:30 p.m.: Visits and Photos with Santa at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, 4 Oak St. 1:30-4 p.m.: Horse-drawn Wagon Rides begin at the Town Office...
Free Christmas Dinner
Thu, 12/05/2019 - 1:30pm
Wednesday, Dec. 25 All are invited to attend the free annual Boothbay Region Christmas Dinner on from noon to 2 p.m. at the American Legion Hall on Industrial Drive in Boothbay. Snow date is Dec. 26. A sumptuous feast with all the fixings and dessert will be served. Winter coats, toys and goody bags will again be given out. Donations are graciously accepted, but never expected. Reserve your seats by calling Barb House by Dec. 18 at (207) 633-7195. Kindly leave a message with your name, phone...
St. Andrews Village residents create holiday crafts from discarded items
Thu, 12/05/2019 - 10:00am

Discarded wine corks and mason jar lids are some of the key ingredients in creating holiday crafts at St. Andrews Retirement Village. For years, Safe Havens and assisted living facility residents have created holiday gifts as part of events coordinator Wendy Wood’s program. In November, Wood began bringing in a variety of materials so residents could create a collection of wreaths, snow globes, dishcloths and other crafts. Wood said the group met three times a week with each session lasting a...
‘important for our schools and communities to have access to this type of vision screening’
RSU 40 nurses, Lions Clubs raise funds to purchase vision screener
Thu, 12/05/2019 - 8:30am

UNION — Since last June, nurses in Regional School Unit 40 (Friendship, Union, Waldoboro, Warren and Washington) have been hard at work raising funds to purchase a Spot Vision Screener through the Maine Vision and Hearing Foundation. The goal is to purchase one by the end of the calendar year. “Many of our children live in rural areas, thus it is so important for our schools and communities to have access to this type of vision screening,” said Michele Cooney, a nurse at Union Elementary and...
Wiscasset Marketfest
Holiday Tea and other festivities at The Ledges
Wed, 12/04/2019 - 11:00am

The venerable Ledges Inn in Wiscasset Village has been closed to the public for several years, but during Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest, hospitality returns as the doors open wide for a seasonal Holiday Tea. On Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors can take in the historical surroundings while enjoying a tasty afternoon tea. According to event organizer Michelle Peele, the Inn’s front parlors will be elegantly decorated for the tea with greens, garlands, and...
Live, laugh and love!
Homemade turkey pie
Wed, 12/04/2019 - 7:45am

First off, I’m so happy Mr. Deetjen, one of my favorite schoolteachers, reads my column. He wasn’t shy about telling me that I forgot to tell you guys how long to cook last week’s Rangers cookie recipe and the right temperature. LOL, please folks forgive me. Cookies need to cook 10 minutes at 350 degrees. I’m hoping everyone was able to spend time with your families and friends. It was so laid back at my cousin’s house. We enjoyed every minute. What to do with leftovers? Well, I only cook a...
Southport Holiday Craft Fair
Tue, 12/03/2019 - 2:00pm
The Southport Memorial Library’s Holiday Craft Fair will be held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6 and 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beautiful gifts all made by our wonderful local artisans! Vintage and new jewelry, woven, quilted and hooked items, ornaments, cards, antiques, alpaca wool items, hand-knit mittens, hats abd scarves, cutting boards, fabulous handmade chocolates and jams, and cactus/succulent planters. Plus a raffle for a beautiful holiday table centerpiece. For more information, call 633-...
Can you reverse dementia?
Tue, 12/03/2019 - 1:30pm
Thursday, Dec. 12 From noon to 1:30 p.m. at The Community Center in the Meadow Mall, Boothbay Harbor, Steve Raymond, Community Outreach Director of Lincoln Home will provide a free presentation. A discussion about how to reduce your risk of Alzheimer's and Dementia and how to slow its progress will be covered. Empowered Patients' Lunch & Learn series. Co-sponsored by the Boothbay Region Health Center and the Community Center. Bring your own lunch; drinks and dessert provided.
Downeast Brass Quintet holiday concert
Tue, 12/03/2019 - 8:00am

The 21st annual Holiday Concert at St. John’s Church/Meeting House on Sunday, Dec. 8, featuring the Downeast Brass Quintet, is at 3 p.m. This concert is the beginning of the holiday season for many people. It is one of Dresden’s longest running traditions and has entertained many families and friends in the area. Concert Master, Dwight Tibbetts, has once again written and arranged many new songs for the concert. Members of the Quintet always praise the venue as the best they play in. If you...
BRLT’s Holiday Story Trail
Mon, 12/02/2019 - 3:30pm
Dec. 1- 31 Hike the story trail at Boothbay Region Land Trust's Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd., Boothbay Harbor. Read a family friendly book, “The Little Reindeer” by Nicola Killen, suitable for children of all ages. Follow the illustrated signs along the trail as they tell a tale to get you in the Holiday spirit. Just drive to the trail head and you will see the start of the Holiday Story Trail. Free. Open during daylight hours. No registration required.FMI: contact Environmental Educator...
Pet adoption event in Jefferson
Mon, 12/02/2019 - 2:30pm
Saturday, Dec 14 Jefferson Fire & Rescue is having a “Home for the Holidays” shelter pet adoption event with Midcoast Humane from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 204 Waldoboro Rd., Jefferson. FMI: Tammy at 882-9677, ext. 303;
Santa Claus returns to Southport for annual event
Mon, 12/02/2019 - 2:00pm

The weather was not frightful and the warmth of the Southport community, along with the arrival of Santa Claus, put the 50-plus attendees in good cheer as the annual Southport Lights Up event, held outside and inside Southport General Store on Sunday, Dec. 1, went off without a hitch. Southport Island Association sponsored the event. The organization’s president, Medea Harris, welcomed everyone before the island’s schoolchildren sang a half dozen Christmas carols and hymns. Those gathered were...
Fynbos walking with Susan, Lynne and John
Mon, 12/02/2019 - 10:30am

Southport Central School’s kindergarten and first grade students and Southport Memorial Library patrons took a walk in the Fynbos (fayne-boss) Nov. 14 led by author Susan Schadler through her book, “come walk in the Fynbos with me.” Book illustrators Lynne and John Seitzer were also part of the afternoon’s walking party. By the end, everyone was wishing they could experience this enchanting area of South Africa. All 34 paintings in the book are on exhibit at the library through December. The...
AOS 98 meeting rescheduled
Mon, 12/02/2019 - 9:45am
The AOS 98 meeting scheduled for tonight, Dec. 2, at Edgecomb Eddy School, has been postponed due to weather, according to the superintendent of schools office. The new date will be Tuesday, Dec. 10
Singing Celebration of Christmas
Mon, 12/02/2019 - 8:15am
Friday, Dec. 6 A Singing Celebration of Christmas will be held at the Barters Island Baptist Church, 475 Barters Island Road, Trevett at 7 p.m. The Mark Thren Family will be providing the special music. For more information, call 315-1305.
Elf and friends in town
Sun, 12/01/2019 - 8:15pm
Saturday, Dec. 7 Come see the Elf & Friends at the Boothbay Harbor Fire House for fun, soft drinks and holiday goodies from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Any donations will benefit the ministry of St. Columba’s Episcopal Church.
Santa and Mrs. Claus come to Boothbay
Sun, 12/01/2019 - 6:15pm

Children, parents and grandparents were glad to see Santa make his way to the Boothbay town office on Saturday, Nov. 30. The sleigh landed safely at the Boothbay fire house with no apparent interference from the fireworks over the harbor. Santa and his missus hopped aboard one of the fire department’s finest and made their way down Route 27 to the town office, horns tooting and sirens blaring. There, they were met by a line of families who greeted them enthusiastically. Once inside, each child...
Boothbay Railway Village
All aboard North Pole Express
Sat, 11/30/2019 - 9:15pm

Looking for something to do with the youngest holiday revelers this season? Visit Boothbay Railway Village and take them on a trip to the North Pole to visit with Santa, do crafts, listen to stories, eat cookies and drink cocoa, and more. The trip starts at the 1912 Freeport Station and travels twice around the track, stopping at Thorndike Station at the top of a small hill. There, a jolly old elf boards to listen to holiday wishes and collect letters. On Saturday, Nov. 30, many excited young...
December 7-8 weekend a lively one
Sat, 11/30/2019 - 1:15pm

The Annual Christmas Fair of the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor will take place in the Fellowship Hall from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 7. Its Waffle Supreme Breakfast, from 8-10 a.m., will feature Belgian waffles made to order, loaded with your choice of fruit and garnished with whipped cream and/or syrup, if desired. The fair itself will begin at 9:00 and run to 1:00. We look forward to seeing you all on the morning of December 7th at the Congregational Church of Boothbay...
Historical Society Holiday Open House
Sat, 11/30/2019 - 1:00pm

The annual open house is nearly here. Mark your calendar for Saturday, Dec. 7, and stop by the museum at 72 Oak St. between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Join us for homemade finger foods, seasonal beverages, several gift basket drawings, and a variety of items on sale. We have books, photos, and maps relating to local history. The winner will be drawn for our raffle of Robert Mitchell's stunning photo "Turbulent Sea at Ocean Point," tastefully framed in black with an acid-free mat. The lucky raffle...
Healthy Kids donates baby hats to new parents
Sat, 11/30/2019 - 8:15am

Healthy Kids donated 100 hand knit baby hats to LincolnHealth Miles maternity to be given to newborns in an effort to educate new parents on what’s known as “The Period of Purple Crying.” The hats were knit by community members and every baby born at Miles hospital will receive one. Their parents will also receive information on the nature of babies and crying in the first five months of life and how to best handle it. Shaken Baby Syndrome, a result of adults shaking a baby usually because they...
Christmas Fair
Fri, 11/29/2019 - 2:45pm
The Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor will hold its annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, Dec. 7 in Fellowship Hall beginning with a Waffle Supreme Breakfast from 8–10 a.m. Belgian waffles will be made to order, loaded with your choice of fruit and garnished with whipped cream and/or syrup, if desired. The cost of breakfast is $5 per person, little people 3 and under are free, or $15 per family. The Fair will begin at 9 a.m. and go until 1 p.m. There will be gifts and crafts for all ages; a...
Diagonal knitting demo at Lincoln Home
Fri, 11/29/2019 - 12:45pm

Knitting is a sculptural skill, according to internationally acclaimed artist Katharine Cobey. In her 90-minute demonstration and workshop, at the Lincoln Home, Katharine concentrates on the expressive potentials of diagonal shaping with an emphasis on making either seamless sculptural shapes or clothing. Come knit with us on Monday, Dec. 2, from 3-4:30 p.m.! Suitable for every level of knitting experience. The Lincoln Home is located at 22 River Road, Newcastle. For more information, please...
LYME TIME
In All Things, Give Thanks
Fri, 11/29/2019 - 12:00pm

Holidays can be a difficult time for some people because seeing what others have is a remind of what they have lost. Last week, I was in Sturbridge, MA at a Lyme conference and one of the speakers is someone that I met a few ago. George Popovici has become a dear friend, who has been through so much, blessed with so much prosperity and loss, who stated that “no matter what you’re going through or facing, if you do it with a smile, with a grateful heart and with an open, positive mind, it helps...
Worthington Scholarship Foundation
Eligibility expanded throughout Maine
Fri, 11/29/2019 - 11:15am

David Worthington, Founder and Board Chair of the Worthington Scholarship Foundation has announced a major expansion of the non-profit’s college scholarships. The Foundation plans to add an additional 17 high schools to the existing six in Knox, Waldo and Lincoln counties. In Lincoln County those eligible high schools are Boothbay Region, Lincoln Academy, Medomak Valley and Wiscasset. Students receiving the scholarship must meet criteria based both on their academic merit (high school grades)...
Wiscasset’s Marketfest: Holiday delights abound
Fri, 11/29/2019 - 10:45am

Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest, a three-day celebration of the wintry season, offers activities and fun for all! From fireworks over the Sheepscot River to shopping and horse-drawn wagon rides, this weekend extravaganza is a great way to get your holiday spirit into gear! On Friday, December 6, shops throughout the Village are offering discounts, deals on gift certificates, and tasty tidbits. Look for the sparkling streamers at the door. It’s a great day to shop-till-you-drop, but there’s more...
Southport planning board meeting
Fri, 11/29/2019 - 8:45am
The Southport Planning Board will be holding its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 5:15 p.m. in the Southport Town Offices on Route 27. The public is welcome to attend and participate in any meetings of the board. Agenda: 1. Approval of the November minutes 2. Consideration of an application for a building permit for Bruce White of 34 Pine Cliff Rd., Map 21/Lot 22, for work within the 75’ shoreland zone to replace a post and pier foundation with a permanent foundation. 3...
Southport Column: Reports from around the island
Fri, 11/29/2019 - 8:45am
From Susan Quimby comes the news that Dick Snyder, a longtime Southporter now living in Boothbay, had a fall recently and is currently recovering in Maine Medical Center in Portland, with a transfer to rehab expected shortly. Dick is maintaining his usual sense of humor and welcomes your good thoughts, cards, and well wishes. Susan will be visiting Dick’s interim digs with home-baked chocolate chip cookies and festive holiday room decor. You may send him cards at his home address of PO Box 83...
Ranger cookies ... gooey and delish
Fri, 11/29/2019 - 8:45am

Hope lots of people put a dent in their Christmas shopping last Saturday … I saw so many friends that I hadn’t seen in a long time it was nice to catch up with every one of you. Thanksgiving, I’m not going to lie is my favorite holiday. I finally get to see my family and friends. I’m incredibly grateful for you all. I’ve been blessed in many ways. What’s cooking? Cookies. That’s what’s cooking! These cookies are easy, gooey, and you just can’t eat one. Ingredient’s list: two sticks of unsalted...
Wiscasset tweaks trees tradition this holiday season
Fri, 11/29/2019 - 8:45am

Wiscasset Public Works didn’t bring in little trees to light this holiday season, WPW Director Ted Snowden said. In a twist on tradition, the town has instead wrapped lights around its trees along Route 1 on the common and on the other side, starting around Washington Street, above the downtown volunteers decorated Nov. 23, Snowden said in a phone interview Nov. 26. Maine Department of Transportation’s downtown project contractor, Pike Industries, was doing electrical work and then all the...
Get ready for the 34th annual Harbor Lights Festival
Fri, 11/29/2019 - 8:30am

With a distinctly nautical flavor, the Harbor Lights Festival is fun for the entire family and will help get everyone in the holiday spirit. The Festival will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Festival highlights include Santa and Mrs. Claus and a whole cast of characters arriving in grand style … by boat, of course! There will be horse-drawn wagon rides, lap time with Santa, a tree lighting ceremony with caroling and a walk across the footbridge with the Three Wisemen. The...
Dough Ball and Gingerbread Spectacular brighten the season
Thu, 11/28/2019 - 3:30pm

The band is warming up, as are local ovens, in preparation for the 2019 Dough Ball and Gingerbread Spectacular at Boothbay Harbor’s historic Opera House. Reports from around the region are that both young and old, solo and groups, are beginning to work on their gingerbread creations and that the competition is heating up for this holiday tradition. This year the holiday fun begins on Friday, Dec. 13, when the doors swing open for the gingerbread preview party also known as the Dough Ball. The...
Rocky’s Ace Hardware”s ‘Round Up for Kids’
Thu, 11/28/2019 - 2:15pm
Rocky’s Ace Hardware, a family-owned business with neighborhood-based stores in six states, will kick off the season of giving with their annual “Round Up for Kids” fundraiser. The campaign, taking place now through Dec.1, supports local Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals. “The Round Up is what really gets us in the holiday spirit each year,” said Rocky’s Ace Hardware President Rocco Falcone. “Children have a special appreciation for the season, so it’s the perfect time for this...
Boothbay Region Lions Club
Wed, 11/27/2019 - 2:00pm

The Boothbay Region Lions Club met for a regular meeting on Nov. 20. Lions Mark, Barry, and Norm provided a delicious meal. We voted to make donations to New Hope for Women, the Camp Sunshine Endowment Fund, Project Graduation, Action for Animals, the Food Pantry, and Food for Thought. We have received lots of used eyeglasses and cell phones over the last couple of months, which will be recycled for future use. Thanks to everyone in the Boothbay region who continues to help the Lions Club serve...
A giveaway event with heart
Wed, 11/27/2019 - 12:30pm

“A wonderful, caring community….” That was the reaction of one of the many people who came to the Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation’s ‘give away’ event on Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the former Cap’n Fish’s Motel. To make way for a public park the motel will be razed. We wanted nothing to go to waste therefore everything was to made available to the community. Items to be included on a ‘first come, first served’ basis were: mattresses and box springs, night stands, mirrors, pictures...
New Diabetes Prevention Program at CLC YMCA
Wed, 11/27/2019 - 11:15am
Central Lincoln County (CLC) YMCA’s National Diabetes Prevention Program, which helps adults lose weight through healthier eating and increased physical activity to reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, will be starting December 5. This group will meet Thursdays at 4:00pm at CLC YMCA. The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is a year-long group-based lifestyle intervention for adults at high-risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, and has been shown to reduce the number of new cases of...
Small Business Saturday this weekend
Tue, 11/26/2019 - 6:15pm

Coastal Maine Popcorn is excited to participate in and help bring local merchants together to celebrate Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30. Over 30 businesses are participating by offering different specials and/or raffle prizes throughout the day! Please make sure to shop local on the Boothbay peninsula on Saturday and help support the businesses that help support our town! Check out these participating businesses: House of Logan & Village Store, Coastal Maine Popcorn, Oasis Nail Salon,...
Christmas at Nickels-Sortwell House
Tue, 11/26/2019 - 3:30pm

Enjoy a nod to Christmas past at the Nickels-Sortwell House Dec. 6-8, part of Wiscasset’s Holiday Marketfest. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s celebration looks back to Christmas 1919 and the beginning of the Roaring Twenties. The first floor of this stunning Federal-style mansion will be decked out in gorgeous greens and floral designs by the Garden Club of Wiscasset and designer Laura L. Tibbetts, with a special tribute to the one hundredth anniversary of the passage of the 19th...

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