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• Coastal Rivers to host apple cider pressing

  Tue, 09/14/2021 - 12:45pm

  

  On Saturday, Sept. 25, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust invites groups of up to six people to bring their own apples and jugs to Coastal Rivers Salt Bay Farm, 110 Belvedere Road, Damariscotta to make sweet apple cider. Coastal Rivers will supply the old-fashioned cider press, a wash station, and instructions. There are four half-hour slots available between 1 and 3 p.m. If all slots are filled, Coastal Rivers may schedule a second date. This program is free of charge, thanks to member support...

• Sept. 18 Fall Festival under the pines at St. Giles Jefferson

  Tue, 09/14/2021 - 8:15am

  

  More than 20 craft and vendor tables will be selling a wide variety of goods at the St. Giles Jump Into Fall event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, on the church grounds under the pines at 72 Gardiner Road in Jefferson. The event, to raise money for the church and its outreach programs, and to bring the wider community together, will also include an auction of many exciting items, scheduled to begin at noon. Among the auction items are certificates for a three-night houseboat stay at...

• Pie sale

  Mon, 09/13/2021 - 8:15am

  Saturday, Sept. 18 The Boothbay Harbor Methodist pie ladies’ pie sale starts at 9 a.m. Only two more sales to go — Oct. 2 and 9 (this one is a pie and bake sale). The line starts early and pies go fast! 81 Townsend Ave. across from the Opera House.

• Edgecomb pancake breakfast

  Mon, 09/13/2021 - 8:00am

  Saturday, Sept. 18 Members of the Edgecomb Fire Department cordially in invite you to join us for a pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Edgecomb Fire Station, 473 Boothbay Road/Route 27. Serving pancakes, bacon, coffee, and orange juice. Donations requested. Come and meet your neighbors, and members of the fire department who proudly serve you. We look forward to seeing you.
• Press release

  Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta announces scaled-back festival

  Fri, 09/10/2021 - 12:30pm

  

  The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta committee announced on Friday, Sept. 10 that all events are canceled this year, except the deployment of giant pumpkins on Main Street, all decorated by local artists. The committee made its decision in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, based on Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, and in consultation with local municipal, safety, and business partners. Giant pumpkins arrive on Main Street in Damariscotta on Thursday, Oct. 7...

• Fall Festival at St. Giles Jefferson Sept. 18

  Tue, 09/07/2021 - 8:30am

  

  An exciting variety of auction and raffle items will be part of the St. Giles Jump Into Fall event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday Sept. 18, on the church grounds under the pines at 72 Gardiner Road in Jefferson. The event, to raise money for the church and its outreach programs, and to bring the wider community together, will include more than 20 craft and vendor tables. Tables are available to rent for $20 each and the renters keep the proceeds. The auction, scheduled to begin at noon, includes...

• Storyteller Doris Feyling at St. Columba’s Sept. 19

  Tue, 09/07/2021 - 7:45am

  On Sunday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m., storyteller Doris Feyling will share the biblical story of Bathsheba at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church. Doris’ first career was as a master’s-prepared nurse practitioner. She also was an award-winning lecturer who taught medical students and expecting parents. When she was a child, her father sowed the seeds of her love of storytelling, and she continued the tradition with her own two daughters, who are now grown. As Doris prepared for retirement, she heard a...

• Opera House: Beppe Gambetta

  Mon, 09/06/2021 - 12:30pm

  Saturday, Sept. 25 From his unique background as an Italian musician in love with both American roots music as well as the music of his native country, Beppe has traveled the world. After 11 CDs, DVDs, teaching books Gambetta is known as one of the true live master innovators of the acoustic guitar. Tickets on sale through the box office: 207-633-5159. Proof of Covid vaccination, or a negative Covid test 24 hours before must be presented at the door. 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor.

• Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens to hold Maine Days over Indigenous Peoples’ weekend

  Sun, 09/05/2021 - 8:45am

  

  Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ Maine Days have become a family tradition for many of the state’s residents. Historically held over Memorial Day Weekend, Maine Days welcomes Maine residents to visit the Gardens for free. This year, the event will be held over Indigenous Peoples’ Day weekend, Oct. 9-11. Advance tickets are required and can be obtained at MaineGardens.org. Interested Maine residents should choose “Maine Day” tickets and note that the tickets are rain or shine. Take this...

• Movie night at Newagen Seaside Inn

  Fri, 09/03/2021 - 10:15am

  

  On Thursday, Aug. 26, dozens of people enjoyed the free movie night on the inflatable screen at Newagen Seaside Inn on Southport Island. “Back to the Future” was shown, preceded by live music, and food – hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, drinks, popcorn and candy – was available. It was a beautiful evening for an outdoor event. Thank you, Erin Stodder, for providing these photos.

• St. Giles Fall Festival includes auction and raffle

  Tue, 08/31/2021 - 11:30am

  

  Damariscotta Lake Farm, a lovely farmhouse overlooking Damariscotta Lake, is donating two nights free rental of its six bedroom property -- a value of over $1,000 -- to the winning bidder at the St. Giles “Jump Into Fall” Festival. The festival, put on by St. Giles Episcopal Church in Jefferson, takes place Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the church’s pine-studded setting at 72 Gardiner Road. The Damariscotta Lake Farm offering is just one of many spectacular items to be...

• Register now for Sept. 9 Conservation Tour of Knox and Lincoln counties

  Mon, 08/30/2021 - 1:45pm

  

  On Thursday, Sept. 9, Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District will hold our Conservation Tour after a few years hiatus. We are excited to highlight four properties that participate in conservation practices in both Knox & Lincoln counties. Due to the continued uncertainty of the pandemic and to ensure everyone’s safety, we decided to offer this tour on a self-guided basis between the hours of 10:00 am and 5:00 pm on September 9th. This year's tour puts the spotlight on one...

• Bands For Books Sept. 6 in Wiscasset

  Mon, 08/30/2021 - 7:45am

  

  The Friends of Wiscasset Public Library ask you to join them at Bands for Books on Labor Day, Sept. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. It’s a rockin' good time in support of our library. This year, we are returning to the beautiful Seafield Farm at 191 Indian Road, Wiscasset. Ask your friends. Our party here in 2017 was a memorable evening. Don’t miss the fun! You will surely enjoy this annual community event. Great food, wonderful music and fantastic auction items add up to make this a delightful evening for...
• Wiscasset Art Walk

  Trifles Antiques features abstract painter at WAW

  Mon, 08/23/2021 - 3:45pm

  

  Trifles I, an art and antique gallery at 55 Main St. in Wiscasset Village, will be hosting abstract painter Tom Flanagan during Wiscasset Art Walk on Thursday, Aug. 26, 5-8 p.m. An exhibit of Flanagan’s paintings, cut flowers, features the artist’s use of vibrant color, graphic shapes, and bold lines. “I’ve always been interested in abstraction because it allows me to build a kind of logical mess that is unique to my sensibilities and experiences,” the artist writes on his website. “It’s the...

• “Back to the Future” at Newagen Seaside Inn

  Mon, 08/23/2021 - 12:45pm

  Thursday, Aug. 26 It’s an end-of-summer outing to the Newagen Seaside Inn to watch one of the all-time sci-fi favorite films of the 1980s: “Back to the Future.” Arrive by 7 p.m. to find your “spot” on the lawn - bring lawn chairs and/or blankets. Get hamburgers or hot dogs down by the shore. Feature starts at 8 p.m. Runtime: 2 hours. This free screening is sponsored by a generous local resident.

• “Shrek” ... from the water

  Mon, 08/23/2021 - 12:30pm

  Wednesday, Aug. 25 Harbor Theater and Linekin Bay Resort present the next pop-up film feature, “Shrek” at 8 p.m. Not from cars, but boats! Plan now to bring the whole family in your boat, stop at the dock to pick up food and drink, starting at 7 p.m. Runtime: 1 hour, 29 minutes. A free event courtesy of the resort.
• Wiscasset Art Walk

  Hip Hop dancers, stilt walkers perform Aug. 26

  Mon, 08/23/2021 - 10:00am

  

  The new sidewalks in Wiscasset Village are finally getting the workout they deserve. In 2019, the sidewalks were under construction during an MDOT project and underused during the Covid shutdown of 2020. But on Thursday, Aug. 26, from 5-8 p.m., art, art-making, music, dancers, and performers invite residents and visitors to enjoy the luxurious spaces which become an impromptu stage. Dancemaineia from Waldoboro, under the direction of Melanie Lecher Pagurko, makes an appearance in the Village as...

• Maine agricultural fairs

  Fri, 08/20/2021 - 3:00pm

  

  Union Fair – Aug. 21-28 Windsor Fair – Aug. 29-Sept. 6 Litchfield Fair – Sept. 10-12 Farmington Fair – Sept. 19-25 Common Ground Fair – Sept. 24-26 Fryeburg Fair – Oct. 3-10 For a complete listing, visit https://www.mainefairs.org

• Pie sale

  Fri, 08/20/2021 - 9:30am

  Saturday, Aug. 28 At the Boothbay Harbor Methodist Church, 81 Townsend Ave. Sale starts at 9 a.m. And they go wicked fast! Get there early!
• Books in Boothbay

  Debut novelist Caitlin Wahrer, hailed by Stephen King, to attend event

  Thu, 08/19/2021 - 8:45am

  

  Books in Boothbay, a free, family-friendly literary event now in its 17th year, announces a growing lineup of Maine authors, including debut novelist Caitlin Wahrer, author of “The Damage,” lauded by Stephen King as a must-read for “pulling him in from the first page” and by The New York Times as one of the “buzziest new books” and “a rollercoaster of terror, marked by whip-fast twists and turns.” Wahrer joins nearly 40 other Maine authors who have signed up to meet fans and sign books at the...

• Gov. Mills joins Lincoln County Democrats at Family Fun Day Lobster Bake

  Mon, 08/16/2021 - 2:30pm

  

  Some 200 guests enjoyed the Lincoln County Democratic Committee’s annual Family Fun Day Lobster Bake on Sunday, Aug. 8 at Cider Hill Farm in Waldoboro. A highlight of the event was the surprise guest appearance of Governor Janet Mills, who spoke to the enthusiastic applause of the attendees. Mills thanked her administration, Maine citizens, and Lincoln County Democrats for their support during the unprecedented time of her tenure during the COVID-19 global pandemic. In turn, the crowd thanked...

• Opera House: Richard Thompson

  Mon, 08/16/2021 - 10:00am

  Saturday, Sept. 4 Celebrated as “the finest rock songwriter after Dylan and the best electric guitarist since Hendrix,” by the Los Angeles Times, Richard Thompson comes to the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor for a 7:30 p.m. concert. Solo. This show is expected to sell out - advance discounted tickets, $40, available only through the box office: 207-633-5159. Regular tickets $45, online and at the door - if available. Audience members over age 11 must be fully vaccinated, or have a negative Covid...

• Opera House: Jacob Jolliff Band

  Mon, 08/16/2021 - 10:00am

  Thursday, Sept. 9 The next generation of bluegrass super groups in a 7:30 p.m. show, Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. Advance discounted tickets $20 – available directly from the box office 207-633-5159. Regular tickets online: https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door, $25. Audience members over age 11 must be fully vaccinated, or have a negative Covid test taken within 24 hours of arriving on the evening of a performance. Proof of vaccination or negative test is required...

• Pies, prayers and more in East Boothbay

  Mon, 08/16/2021 - 10:00am

  Saturday, Aug. 21 The sale begins at 9 a.m. - but come early because we sell out fast - on the lawn of the East Boothbay Fire Station at the corner of Route 96 and School St. Choose something sweet or savory – all made with love by the East Boothbay United Methodist bakers. You can also leave your confidential prayer request for Reverend Tom Kerr.

• Dave Mallett concert

  Mon, 08/16/2021 - 9:45am

  Saturday, Aug. 28 Maine’s much acclaimed singer-songwriter, appearing with his band. At the Opera House at 7:30 p.m. All seats are general admission. Advance tickets, $25, available through the box office at 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor, or call 633-5159. Online tickets $30: https://boothbayoperahouse.com . Doors open at 7. All ticket holders must show proof of Covid vaccination, or a negative Covid test taken within 24 hours of arriving at the concert.

• Opera House: Cantrip

  Mon, 08/16/2021 - 9:45am

  Friday, Sept. 3 This trio’s swirling border pipes, raging fiddle, thunderous guitar and rich voices blend to create a sound energetic enough to tear the roof off the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor! Advance discounted tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show are $20. Call the box office 207-633-5159. 86 Townsend Ave. Audience members over age 11 must be fully vaccinated, or have a negative Covid test taken within 24 hours of arriving on the evening of a performance. Proof of vaccination or negative test...
• Down East Magazine

  2021 ‘Best of Maine’ winners announced

  Mon, 08/16/2021 - 8:30am

  

  The results of the annual Down East Magazine poll, Best In Maine, are in! Here are the winners and finalists in the Boothbay Region, Wiscasset, Bath, Damariscotta, Waldoboro, Camden, Rockport, Lincolnville. Drum roll, please ... Editor’s Picks within our readership areas: Family - “Guardians of the Seeds” at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens; Cruise - Hardy Boat Cruises; Hard Cider - Whaleback Farm Cider Best of Maine in the Boothbay Region, Wiscasset and Bath...

• Jump into fall: A craft and vendor event in Jefferson

  Sun, 08/15/2021 - 8:30am

  

  St. Giles Episcopal Church in Jefferson is hosting a festive outdoor event Sept. 18 on its property under the pines at 72 Gardiner Road. The event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., aims to raise money for the church and its outreach programs, and to bring the wider community together. Up to 40 craft and vendor tables are available for $20 per table. Vendors will keep all the proceeds from their sales. In addition, an auction of several spectacular items will be held including a three night stay for up...
• Midcoast Conservancy

  Live Edge Music Festival tickets on sale

  Thu, 08/12/2021 - 7:15am

  

  Save the date: Sunday, Sept. 19! Midcoast Conservancy is happy to announce the ninth annual Live Edge music festival at Hidden Valley Nature Center. A fun-filled day of live music, great local food and beer, and even belly dancing — all set in the midst of HVNC’s 1,000 acres of trails, pond shore frontage and bogs. This year’s all-Maine musical line-up includes Primo Cubano, 12/OC, the Jamie Saft New Zion Trio, and singer-songwriters Katie Daggett and Ed DesJardins — a testament to the vibrant...

• Patrons enjoy having drive-in movie in Boothbay Harbor

  Wed, 08/11/2021 - 10:00am

  

  On Monday, Aug. 9, the Meadow Mall parking lot in Boothbay Harbor was packed full of cars in anticipation of Harbor Theater’s second, free drive-in movie. Following “Ghostbusters” (1984) on July 28, the theater hosted the first movie of the Indiana Jones series, “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981). Directed by Stephen Spielberg and story crafted by George Lucas, this classic film of adventure and action attracted families wrapped in thick blankets sitting in folding chairs, youths lounging in the...

• Full Moon Walk at the Edgecomb Labyrinth Aug. 22

  Tue, 08/10/2021 - 8:45am

  On Sunday, Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m. a full moon guided labyrinth walk will be held at The Labyrinth in the Field located on the grounds of Edgecomb Community Church. The labyrinth in the Field is a medieval 7-circuit Chartres style, designed after a thirteenth-century labyrinth at the Chartres Cathedral in France. For all who would like to learn more about the benefits of walking a labyrinth, Rev. Kate Pinkham will begin the evening with a short introduction then lead participants through the...

• WHPWA holds annual membership meeting

  Tue, 08/10/2021 - 8:45am

  

  West Harbor Pond Watershed Association held its annual membership meeting and potluck Aug. 8 marking its first in-person meeting since 2019. Bigelow Laboratory President and CEO Deborah Bronk was scheduled to speak, but could not attend due to a medical emergency, WHPWA President Merritt Blakeslee said. However, WHPWA board member Judy Kildow, also a trustee at the Lab, spoke about her experience with Bronk and her contributions toward WHPWA. Bronk helped WHPWA understand the significance of...

• Guitarist Peppino D’Agostino

  Mon, 08/09/2021 - 2:15pm

  Thursday, Aug. 26 In 2017 Guitar Player listed him as one of the 50 transcendent superheroes of the acoustic guitar. Advance tickets $25 if purchased from the box office: 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor or call 207-633-5159. Regular tickets, $30, are online at boothbayoperahouse.com, and the day of the performance. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 7:30 show. The Opera House requires that all audience members over the age of 11 show proof of Covid vaccination, or proof of a negative Covid test...

• John Gorka concert

  Mon, 08/09/2021 - 2:00pm

  Friday, Aug. 20 Advance tickets are $25 if purchased from the box office at 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor, or call 207-633-5159. Regular tickets, $30 online at boothbayoperahouse.com, and on the day of the performance. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 7:30 show. The Opera House requires that all audience members over the age of 11 show proof of Covid vaccination, or proof of a negative Covid test taken on the day of the performance. The Maine CDC recommends that masks be worn indoors.

• Rev. Virginia Rickeman at Wilson Chapel, Ocean Point Aug. 15

  Mon, 08/09/2021 - 7:30am

  

  The Rev. Virginia Rickeman will lead the service at Wilson Memorial Chapel at Ocean Point, Boothbay on Sunday, Aug. 15. Alan Wingard will serve as our organist. The service is at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome! Wilson Memorial Chapel is following current Maine CDC guidelines; all service attendees are asked to wear masks indoors (whether or not vaccinated), especially since we will continue to sing as part of our worship. Given the size of the chapel, we cannot assure 6-foot separation for any...

• American Legion Post 36 holds 6th annual yard sale

  Sat, 08/07/2021 - 5:00pm

  

  The Charles E. Sherman Jr. American Legion Post #36, Sons of the Legion and American Legion Auxiliary held their sixth annual yard sale Aug. 7. From furniture to outdoor equipment to skiffs, tents and toys, the Legion's varied members and the community came out in full force to support the common mission of promoting justice, freedom and democracy through mutual helpfulness. Post #36 Commander (Ret.) David Patch said about 60% of the materials for the sale are provided by Legion, Auxiliary or...

• Rock ‘n roll at Wiscasset Common

  Tue, 08/03/2021 - 4:00pm

  Thursday, Aug. 12 Ron Bergeron will play classic oldies rock ‘n roll at the Wiscasset Common at 6 p.m. as part of the Alive On the Common summer concert series. This concert is sponsored by J. Edward Knight, DBA and the Carl MP Larrabee Agency. Presented by Wiscasset Park & Recreation and the Wiscasset Chamber of Commerce.

• Farnham Point Association celebrates 50 years

  Tue, 08/03/2021 - 8:45am

  

  Farnham Point Association celebrated its 50th anniversary July 31 with a community potluck and social. The Association was created in 1971 mainly to deal with roads and driveways, said several members. However, with much of the Point now part of the Association, it has also become about community and socialization. One of the afternoon’s main talking points was the area’s history. “The Point was named obviously after the Farnhams who have been here since at least the Revolutionary War,” said...

• Schoonerfest Triathlon

  Thu, 07/29/2021 - 2:30pm

  Sunday, Aug. 22 From 7:30 a.m. to noon - 525 yard swim in Wiscasset Community Center pool; 12.4 mile bike and 3.1 mile run through Wiscasset. FMI or to register visit wiscassetrec.com.

• Ride rail to hike trails Aug. 28

  Thu, 07/29/2021 - 7:00am

  Midcoast Conservancy and Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway have partnered to offer a special adventure in Alna: A train ride to a guided hike on Trout Brook Preserve lets participants see this beautiful Midcoast area from two vantage points. Riders board the train at Sheepscot Station for a 20-minute trip through the backwoods of Alna to Top of Mountain, where volunteers from Midcoast Conservancy will take them on a guided tour of the scenic Trout Brook Preserve. The 126-acre...

• Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor

  Wed, 07/28/2021 - 10:00am

  

  You may join Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor in person or online for worship Sundays at 10 a.m. Registration is no longer required to attend in person. Face masks are optional for fully vaccinated individuals, except while singing. Please continue to wear a mask if you are not fully vaccinated as recommended by the CDC. Social distancing will not be required, although there will be reserved seating in the chapel for those who would still prefer to social distance. We will be passing...

• Summer fair, lobster roll luncheon

  Tue, 07/27/2021 - 10:15am

  

  The Boothbay Harbor Methodist pie ladies will be selling more than your favorite pies this Saturday, July 31 at the church’s Summer Fair. The Fair will start at 9:30 a.m. with pies, a cookie walk, baked goods, pickles, jams and ... the lobster roll lunch! Lobster rolls will be available beginning at 10:30 a.m. served with chips, dessert and a beverage, all for $22. Not a lobster fan? No worries! A chicken salad roll lunch is waiting for you for only $8. Eat in or take your lunch home or to your...

• Working artists create in pop-up studio at WAW

  Tue, 07/27/2021 - 10:00am

  

  Hands-on artmaking is the theme of the Wiscasset Art Walk on Thursday, July 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. The Hasenfus Gallery, 64 Main St., will be the pop-up studio for Scrapwood Renaissance artist Eric Graffam and painter Jessica Chaples. Talk with these two Maine artists as they work in wood and paint. “My sculptures are born out of what other people throw away, give away, or forget about,” says Graffam, “and, in turn, I take those items and give each piece a new life - a renaissance. Rather than...

• Boothbay V.E.T.S. benefit barbecue Aug. 21

  Sat, 07/24/2021 - 7:30am

  

  American Legion Post 36 is holding a “huge” barbecue fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. to benefit the Post’s Boothbay V.E.T.S. program. Boothbay Veterans Emergency Temporary Shelter (V.E.T.S.) program retrofits 7-foot x 10-foot cargo trailers to give veterans housing until they can be placed in a shelter or permanent home. The barbecue, featuring a jazz band and games for children and adults, will be held at the Post located on Industrial Park Road off Route 27 in Boothbay. Pulled...

• Edgecomb church joining 5-Mile Yard Sale and Bake Sale Aug. 14

  Thu, 07/22/2021 - 7:15am

  

  Edgecomb Community Church, 15 Cross Point Road, will hold its highly anticipated yard sale, Saturday, Aug. 14, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on our upper parking area in conjunction with the 5-mile Yard Sale on Cross Point Road. All sorts of household items, furniture, tools, toys, and other small items will be featured. If you need it, it probably will be here. It’s a summer event not to be missed. The church will also be holding its annual bake sale downstairs in the parish hall. Pies, cakes, cookies...

• Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor

  Wed, 07/21/2021 - 8:15am

  Join the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor in person or online for worship Sundays at 10 a.m.. Registration is no longer required to attend in person. Face masks are optional for fully vaccinated individuals, except while singing. Please continue to wear a mask if you are not fully vaccinated as recommended by the CDC. Social distancing will not be required, although there will be reserved seating in the chapel for those who would still prefer to social distance. We will be passing the...

• Burnt Island Light July 27 evening social

  Tue, 07/20/2021 - 3:00pm

  

  There is still time to sign up for the July 27 evening social (rain date July 28) to celebrate Burnt Island's Bicentennial. The Novelty will leave Pier 8 in Boothbay Harbor at 4:15 p.m. and return at 6:45 p.m. There will be no charge for your island visit and a complimentary snack will be served. The water taxi fee of $20 per person will be paid at the booth before boarding. Limited seating is available so please complete the online reservation form at: https://forms.gle/...

• Dems’ event to feature local music and oysters

  Tue, 07/20/2021 - 8:00am

  

  In addition to featuring Midcoast Maine lobsters during its Family Fun Day Lobster Bake on Sunday, Aug. 8, the Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) will offer guests the chance to enjoy local entertainment and other culinary specialties of the region. The Oystermen, purveyors of fine folk music, will provide a rollicking background for the event. The group will be represented by Eric Rolfson and Jeff “Smokey” McKeen. Rolfson was born in France, has written textbooks on how to use folk...

• Wiscasset Summerfest set for July 24

  Mon, 07/19/2021 - 10:30am

  Summerfest is Saturday, July 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. First Congregational Church of Wiscasset’s annual fair will be held on the Wiscasset common as it has been for over 35 years with the exception of last year. One of the main attractions is the silent auction, this year featuring an L.L. Bean inflatable kayak with pump and paddle. Other items include a nifty combination L. L. Bean fire pit and grill, a guest pass for a family of four to Monkey C Monkey Do, and pottery from Edgecomb Pottery...

• Wiscasset to celebrate nautical heritage with Schoonerfest

  Mon, 07/19/2021 - 10:00am

  

  Wiscasset is celebrating its nautical heritage with its first Schoonerfest, featuring boats, concerts, and races on water and land in the third week of August. The Recreational Pier, near the final resting place of massive four-masted schooners Hesper and Luther Little , will be the heart of the Aug. 18-22 town-wide festival, with an ongoing rotation of bands, concerts and sea shanty sessions. On Friday, Aug. 19, a canon salute will begin a special SOS (“Schooners on the...

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