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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…
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…
Shorelines are among our most valuable natural resources, but coastal and inland waterfront erosion raises concerns alongside increased storms, flooding, and rising sea…
Nora West was recently recognized at the Maine Art Gallery’s 2025 Annual Show, earning one of two coveted “Plein Air: Maine Observed Awards.”
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The month of August is jam packed with summertime fun for all ages at the Boothbay Railway Village!
The very popular Children's Day returns this Sunday…
Want to enjoy some sun, food and fun while supporting a good cause? The Boothbay Veterans Emergency Temporary Shelter (V.E.T.S.)’s annual barbecue and fundraiser awaits…
Come to North Nobleboro on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to enjoy great food, a silent auction and live entertainment.
Feast on North Nobleboro's famous chicken…
Saltwater Artists Gallery
Saltwater Artists Gallery, a collective of more than 25 juried artists, is hosting its third annual plein air event- “Paint the Point” this coming Saturday, July 19…
Windjammer Days as well as the 4th of July means the skies will be filled with fireworks again. The displays can be dazzling and can make for a wonderful subject to photograph. Here is what you…
With a cool breeze rolling over the water, Barrett's Park is the place to be for a refreshing dip as the July heat settles over the region.
It’s not often that one can look out on the Damariscotta River and see a glittering mermaid, a triton-wielding merman taming an inflatable orca, a human-sized lobster…
Windjammer Days 2025
The lobster eating contest is one of the most popular events of Windjammer Days, just as it was during the region's former Fishermen's Festival. The contest drew a huge crowd Wednesday, June 25…
Healthy Kids
Healthy Kids’ 20th annual Strawberry Shortcake Shuffle 5k/Walk will run again this year! The event will be held July 5 at the Great Salt Bay School in Damariscotta. An out and back course is well…
Summer in Maine has so much to offer, especially as a camper on one of Hearty Roots’ Coastal Expeditions. These five-day island-based trips invite teens to chill,…
Golf Digest has named Boothbay Harbor Country Club the best golf course in Maine, a prestigious honor recognizing the club’s exceptional course design, pristine conditions, and luxury experience.…
Ahoy, movie lovers!
Swashbuckling adventure is coming to the big screen at the Harbor Theater on Saturday, June 14th, when the beloved 1985 classic “The…
River rats, unite! Outdoor enthusiasts, assemble! Anyone who believes in the power of nature to change lives, prepare to make a difference!…
Meet the Easter Bunny!
Please bring the kids to the Boothbay Region Fire Auxiliary’s free Easter Eggstravaganza at the Boothbay Fire Department, Route 27, Boothbay on Saturday, April 19.…
Midcoast Conservancy will offer a full moon hike (or snowshoe, if there is snow on the ground) at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson on Saturday, April 12, from 7…
Yes, maple goodness is flowing and with it comes the arrival of Maine Maple Sunday Weekend March 22 and 23. A time to visit local producers and, in many cases, learn about the processes involved…
It’s not too early or too late to prune your apple trees!
Boothbay Region Land Trust invites you to join us on Thursday, March 20 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Oak Point Farm for Apple Tree…
Midcoast Conservancy is offering two naturalist workshops in March, one at Hidden Valley Nature Center and the other at the Bass Falls Preserve in Alna.
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For 19 summers, Coastal Rivers’ Camp Mummichog, a nature-adventure day camp, has offered kids the opportunity to learn, play, and be creative on the rolling hills of Salt Bay Farm and the shores…
Midcoast Conservancy will offer a full moon hike (or snowshoe, if there is snow on the ground) at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 6…
Teens to Trails kicked off its Winter Outdoors Series at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson on January 11, with a Day of…
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is looking for a few hale and hearty folks, who love sharing their joy for nature, to assist with education programs and events.…
Midcoast Conservancy will offer a full moon hike (or snowshoe, if there is snow on the ground) at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson on Tuesday, Jan. 14 from 5:30…
During school vacation in February, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is offering a three-day session of camp at Coastal Rivers’ Salt Bay Farm in Damariscotta for those…
Salt Bay Farm is a favorite local destination for sledding. The big hill behind the parking lot offers a long, fast descent to those with a taste for speed, while the gentler hill behind the…
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a gentle winter walk at Pemaquid Pond Preserve in Bremen from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11…
Midcoast Conservancy is providing affordable, quality cross-country ski leases of high quality skis, boots, and poles for kids and adults. After being sized for the…
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a hike at Keyes Woods Preserve in Bristol from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13.
The trail at Keyes Woods Preserve follows a…
Before dressing their Thanksgiving turkeys, dozens of families bundled themselves up to take part in the 2024 Boothbay Region…
Now that the trees are bare, and some mornings start off frostily, Midcoast Conservancy is offering a variety of ways to explore the changing landscape and light at…
Thanks to students at Boothbay Region Elementary and High schools, the Turkey Trot 5k mascot has a name. Students at…
In celebration of national “Take a Hike” day, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a hike at Salt Bay Farm in Damariscotta from 2 to 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18.…
As Midcoast Conservancy’s Full Moon Paddle series wraps up this month, the moonlit adventures shift to feet instead of canoes! Spend an evening hiking into Little Dyer Pond at…
It’s hard to believe that we could have repeated our amazing Wharton Point good luck from last month but, somehow, we did. We ran a series of errands in and around Brunswick and, without…
Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust’s fall hikes kick off on Saturday, Sept. 21 with a walk along the River~Link Trail in Newcastle and Edgecomb from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The old farm roads and…
The nip of fall is sneaking into the morning air and that means Race Through the Woods must be coming soon! Register now for Midcoast Conservancy’s 13th annual Race Through the Woods…
With the coming of autumn, September typically brings some very comfortable hiking weather. To make the most of that, consider joining the Midcoast Conservancy’s Wednesday Wander on…
On Thursday, Aug. 23, Hearty Roots (HR) hosted a gathering on its newly acquired Bremen property to honor the land, express gratitude and appreciation…
If you have never experienced the grandeur of the Schmid Preserve, or if you want to learn about about the ways of homesteading and farming in early Maine, here is your opportunity!
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Yoga instructor and past triathlon participant Sarah Anne Plummer is organizing a swim clinic for triathletes at Pemaquid Beach Park from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3.
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It seems like everyone is fascinated by wild mushrooms, from foraging and eating, to medicinal use and the use of psychedelics to improve learning and address depression. The only thing standing…
Thunder may have stopped the fun on June 30 but the Sheepscot Knotweed Project is trying again! Everyone is invited to grab their tube and join the Sheepscot…
Lincoln Theater
The first ever documentary on Maine wildlife, filmed and produced in Maine, premieres a Damariscotta's historic Lincoln Theater Sunday, June 30 at 2 p.m. This film is gorgeous and not to be missed.…
Schmid Preserve Advisory Board
The Schmid Preserve Advisory Board presented Bob Leone, past Schmid Advisory Board chairman, with two trail signs made by Joe McSwain, to recognize his trail design and construction on the Schmid…
