After a hiatus since 2019, the beloved Lessons and Carols service returns to the Southport United Methodist Church! Join us Sunday afternoon, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. for this beautiful and traditional…
Literature
Center For Teaching and Learning
Two young poets from the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) in Edgecomb were recognized by the 2025 Inkblot Writing Contest at the Maine Coast Waldorf School.
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PRESS RELEASE
Even before Maine achieved statehood, strategists became profoundly aware of the area’s lack of formidable defenses following the war of 1812, and it was during this period when congress approved…
The Heather Pierson Trio brings its annual holiday show, "A Charlie Brown Christmas," back to The Waldo Theatre on Friday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. In their annual December offering, The Heather…
Join Dr. Barclay Shepard on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 1 p.m. for his inaugural book signing at Sherman’s Bookstore in Boothbay Harbor.
At age 99, Dr. Shepard has led an extraordinary life. Born…
The grassroots, statewide nonprofit Finding Our Voices invites everyone to join a free, online talk on Tuesday, Nov.18 at 2 p.m. with Booker Prize-winning novelist Roddy Doyle who will be “Zooming…
Poetry
A beautiful heart is one that seeks no answer
for its special queries
And yet thirsts the full understanding of the musical score
Which soars magically through the trees
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Boothbay Harbor’s historic Opera House will serve as the backdrop for a Halloween inspired evening of Scary Readings and Community Potluck dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 29…
Works by artist Nathalie Adda of South Bristol and Cambridge, MA will be on display at the Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop of Damariscotta from Friday, Oct. 24 through…
Midcoast Poetry Calendar and Journal
On Saturday, Oct. 25, poetry readings will be heard from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Waldoboro Public Library, 958 Main Street. In addition to featured poets Paul…
Harbor Theatre
"The Lost Boys" released in 1987, is the second full-length selection by The Cinema Clubhouse, being shown at the Harbor Theater at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19. Runtime: (1 hour and 37 minutes).…
As I walked along the pumpkin patch
Searching for the perfect one to snatch
All the rows filled with orange everywhere …
The Novel Jazz Septet will be returning to the Skidompha Public Library for what they are affectionately calling, “The Great Pumpkin Jam,” on Saturday, Oct. 11 at …
Maine authors Cheryl Blaydon and Laurel Dodge will give an Author Talk at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 1:30 p.m. Blaydon, a resident of East…
Local author Kay Tobler Liss will sign copies of her second novel, “Coming Home,” at Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Store, 5 Commercial St., Boothbay Harbor on Saturday,…
Boothbay Harbor's Jerry Farnham had a busy afternoon selling and signing copies of his latest release, "First Light," filling fans in on the back stories of main characters in the "Red At Night"…
Southport Memorial Library
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…
Skidompha's "Book Shop Artists” series
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…
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…
family friendly children's author presentation, book signings, music, food for purchase
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…
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…
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…
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s second annual Storybook Ball fundraiser was an absolute delight for everyone who embraced the topsy-turvy “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”…
Like books? Love lobsters? Join us at Sherman’s of Boothbay Harbor, 5 Commerical St. on Aug. 9 for an author signing event with Maine author Shannon M.…
Southport Memorial Library
Local author Shannon M. Parker will speak at Southport Memorial Library, 1032 Hendricks Hill Road, on Thursday, Aug.14 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss her third novel, “Love…
The Monhegan Memorial Library, at 1 Library Lane, will welcome Peter Brown for our Sixth Distinguished Writers Series. An author and illustrator, Peter Brown has…
Sandra Dutton’s new book, “A Wheelchair That Flies,” invites us into the life of 12-year-old Daniel who teaches readers, and his Fairy Godmother Lily, that needing a wheelchair for legs doesn’t…
A small New England town is wondering if two murders are connected in a mystery/thriller novel written by Southport resident John Dingle. "Karma Never Sleeps" was Dingle's…
Where It's At
In his youth, Jerry Farnham wanted to be a novelist. Storylines came to him while he was out lobstering. That desire was realized with the publication of “Red At Night” in 2022 that became the…
Sylvan Art Gallery
Sylvan Gallery invites art and book lovers of all ages to a special joint book signing with Laura "Dee" Winslow, artist and children's book illustrator, and Tonya Shevenell, Maine-based author and…
BHML Storybook Ball
The 2025 Storybook Ball, Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s annual gala, promises to be an unforgettable evening of fun and frolic as we go down the rabbit hole in…
From Saturday, July 19 through Wednesday, July 30, all mysteries at Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop in downtown Damariscotta will be…
Don’t Be Late for this Very Important Date!
Step into a topsy-turvy world of whimsy and wonder at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s 2nd annual Storybook Ball: "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland" happening Saturday, Aug. 2 at 6 p.m. at the…
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML) welcomed a shipful of wee mateys June 24 to participate in its annual summer reading challenge, and have fun with its assortment of pirate-themed activities…
Have you wondered what would happen if the Waltons met the cast from 90210? "First Light" allows readers a peek into the foundation of the families who make up Jerry Farnham’s "Red at Night"…
Local author Charlie Britton, better known by his pen name C.W. Wells, will speak at Southport Memorial Library on Wednesday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m,…
There’s more than meets the eye in Boothbay resident Steven Hantzis’ sophomore book, “The Tide of Deception: Mystery on the Coast of Maine.”
Part spy and…
About 50 people gathered May 31 in person, at Waldo Theater, and more online for a Celebration of Write ME: An Epistolary Poetry Project spearheaded by Maine Poet…
Southport Memorial Library will kick off its 2025 Summer Series by hosting author Geoffrey Bates for a reading and discussion of his debut work "Bitter Passage: An…
Samuel Hewson is an emerging author from Damariscotta whose passion for history, fantasy, trains, and time travel has fueled the creation of “All Aboard,” his debut…
Something isn’t right on the coast of Maine in Southport-based author Charlie Britton’s, aka C.W. Wells, newest novel, “Lobster Trap.”
A tonal departure from Britton’s other works,…
Press release
Maine author C.W. Wells of Southport is back with “Lobster Trap,” a novel that combines sharp wit, coastal intrigue, and a dash of absurdity. Known for capturing Maine’s unique culture and…
Why does it seem that kids can’t keep their attention off their phones? Psychologist Jonathan Haidt presents a theory in his book “The Anxious Generation” (2024), the…
Generation Z (born between 1995 and mid 2010s) is more depressed, more anxious and more suicidal than past generations, according to a lecture Boothbay Harbor Memorial…
Whether it’s Stephen King adding a cultural phenomenon to his silver screen roster, or Morgan Talty solidifying his authorial status with another breakout hit, there’s no denying Maine stimulates…
Coastal Senior College
Coastal Senior College (CSC), serving Midcoast Maine from Wiscasset to Camden, has opened registration for its 13 spring courses set to…
an insider's view of the world of seafood from deck to dining table
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Public Library presents Bill Gerencer, Thursday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to all.
Bill Gerencer…
Paddington Bear… a beloved character from childhood spanning generations. With with his old hat, battered suitcase, duffel coat and love of marmalade sandwiches, Paddington has taken us on many…
