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• 2021 Summertime calendar

  Tue, 06/08/2021 - 4:00pm

  Summertime 2021 All events subject to change – particularly this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please call the FMI numbers (Maine area code 207) included in the calendar listings, for current information. Check the calendar of events on the Boothbay Register website Summertime tab and in the latest issue of the Boothbay Register/Wiscasset Newspaper while you are here. Seating at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. : 50-person...

• Vintage campers oozed charm and inspired

  Tue, 06/08/2021 - 10:45am

  

  Shasta. Airstream. Teardrop. Serro Scotty. The Vintage Camper Jamboree drew them all – and more - to Shore Hills Campground on Route 27 in Boothbay for a seventh year. The campers, ranging in size from (roughly) 15 feet to 21 feet, were windows into the personalities of the owners. Themes ran the gamut from the New England Patriots to tea cups; from old time barbershops and 70s flowers and all things avocado, to a cosy cabin complete with electric fireplace and bear skin rug! Most of the...
• Ocean Point Inn

  Glamping, art and sculpture highlight 123rd season

  Tue, 06/08/2021 - 10:15am

  

  Ocean Point Inn (OPI) and Resort is about to open for their 123rd season of providing lodging, dining, and hospitality to the Boothbay Region. While other properties celebrated their openings over Memorial Day weekend, OPI staff and local contractors were still busy upgrading the property and adding new programs for their guests. residents and the Ocean Point Community. The Inn officially opens for the season Friday, June 11. At the top of the list of new additions, the Inn will now be offering...

• Pies and more

  Mon, 06/07/2021 - 11:00am

  Saturday, June 12 Starting at 9 a.m. until we sell out ... on the lawn of the East Boothbay Fire Station, at the corner of Route 96 and School Street. Choose something sweet or savory - all made with love by the East Boothbay United Methodist women.

• Wiscasset Art Walk

  Tue, 06/01/2021 - 7:45am

  Thursday, June 24 A celebration of art, music, performance, and community, entering its ninth year, returns in full force with the participation of Village galleries, shops, and restaurants. The Village becomes a festival with special features, 5-8 p.m. Performances by Downeast Brass Quintet and Dancemaineia’s hip hop dancers. Hands-on art projects will invite visitors to dip into color, and a pop-up sidewalk bistro will welcome visitors carrying their ‘picnics-to-go’ from Village restaurants...

• Tall Ships, WJD festivals on course

  Wed, 05/26/2021 - 7:45am

  

  The Friends of Windjammer Days met recently to hear committee reports. Mark Gimbel talked about the partnership with Tall Ships of America and the Tall Ships Festival being held June 25-27. Windjammer Days follow, June 27-July 3. “This (Tall Ships Festival) is an event of local and national significance,” said Gimbel. “This will be the only appearance Tall Ships will be making this year. Anywhere.” The four tall ships coming to Boothbay Harbor are Privateer Lynx, Santa Maria, Alert (...

• Visit Castle Tucker and Nickels-Sortwell House

  Tue, 05/25/2021 - 11:45am

  

  Historic New England’s Castle Tucker and Nickels-Sortwell House will open for the season on Friday, June 4. The museums will be open for tours Friday – Sunday. Guided tours will be given on the half hour from 11 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with the last tour each day leaving at 3:00 pm. All visitors must follow current state COVID-19 guidelines and follow social distancing rules. Tickets must be pre-purchased at https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/castle-tucker and https://www.historicnewengland...

• Rescheduled closing and auction event

  Mon, 05/24/2021 - 4:45pm

  Thursday, June 3 The closing reception for Savory Maine, along with a silent auction of the paintings of Damariscotta artist Polly Steadman has been rescheduled to June 3 from 2-4 p.m. Savory appetizers, sweet treats, wine, and refreshing beverages will be served. The paintings are currently on exhibit at Savory Maine and can be viewed, purchased at the "buy it now" price, or bid on any time during the restaurant's regular hours noon-7 Friday through Monday. The sale and silent auction is a...

• Castle Tucker and Nickels-Sortwell House open June 4

  Mon, 05/24/2021 - 7:00am

  

  Historic New England’s Castle Tucker and Nickels-Sortwell House will open for the season on Friday, June 4. The museums will be open for tours Friday – Sunday. Guided tours will be given on the half hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the last tour each day leaving at 3 p.m. All visitors must follow current state COVID-19 guidelines and follow social distancing rules. Tickets must be pre-purchased at https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/castle-tucker and https://www.historicnewengland.org/...

• Memorial Day pie sale!

  Sat, 05/22/2021 - 1:45pm

  

  Don’t miss this Memorial Day weekend sale at the Boothbay Harbor Methodist Church on Saturday, May 29. The church pie ladies will have your holiday pies and other yummy goodies; jams, and pickles to compliment your cookout fare! The sale starts at 9 a.m. and ends when its gone. 81 Townsend Avenue. See you there!

• St. Andrews Auxiliary May Party

  Thu, 05/20/2021 - 3:45pm

  

  St. Andrews Auxiliary shined up an old silver punch bowl from their busy Thrift Shop and served up a variety of timely community projects yesterday. It was a May Party whirlwind of activity. Working from the American Legion Hall, over 40 Auxiliary members sent brunch, flowers, and ‘Welcome Back’ signage to St. Andrews Urgent Care staff who just returned to Boothbay from a six-month COVID-19 Response assignment at Miles Campus. Urgent Care is now open daily 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Auxiliary Kitchen...

• Memorial Day pie sale

  Thu, 05/20/2021 - 1:45pm

  Saturday, May 29 Get your holiday pies, baked goods, pickles, jams at this special event courtesy held by the Boothbay Harbor Methodist Church pie ladies. Sale starts at 9 a.m. ... til they’re gone - and you know how fast that is! See you there. 81 Townsend Avenue.

• Wiscasset Speedway results

  Wed, 05/19/2021 - 4:45pm

  

  Last Saturday night Group 2 returned to action at Maine's fastest track. For the Late Model Sportsman division, it was their final tune-up race before the highly anticipated Coastal 200. Five-time champion Chris Thorne found the ideal time to regain his stride and turned one of those "statement" wins that let the rest of the class know he'll be one to watch on May 30th. In other action, it was a good night for other multi-time champions. 2-time Modified champ Adam Chadbourne and 3-time Outlaw...

• Open service at St. Columba’s

  Tue, 05/18/2021 - 8:45am

  

  St. Columba’s Episcopal Church will hold an open service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 23. Rev. Paul Tunkle will conduct the service with Holy Communion. Reservations may be made by calling Jane Homer at 633-5203. Safety measures will be followed.

• Join Midcoast Conservancy for a full moon paddle

  Mon, 05/17/2021 - 5:15pm

  

  Midcoast Conservancy will host a full moon paddle at its Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson on Monday, May 24, from 8-10 p.m. Participants can enjoy the silvery glow of the “flower” moon from canoes provided by the nature center as they glide along Little Dyer Pond after a beautiful mile-and-a half hike into the woods. This full moon is 2021's biggest supermoon and will appear 8% bigger in the sky than the average full moon because it will be at its closest to Earth. Little Dyer...

• Silent auction to benefit BHML

  Mon, 05/17/2021 - 10:00am

  Dozens of generous businesses, nonprofits, and individuals have donated an amazing array of gift certificates, artwork, food, tour tickets, and garden supplies for a silent auction to benefit the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML). You can bid on golfing (mini and regular) outings; river and ocean cruises, or lobster boat trips; horse or sea camps; an alpaca trek or alpaca farm tour; as well as vie for gift certificates to several restaurants or for gourmet baskets. There are offerings for...

• Family buffet breakfast

  Sun, 05/16/2021 - 6:45pm

  Sunday, May 23 American Legion Post 36 is having its next breakfast at Sherman Hall from 7-9 a.m. They will be serving hash, Belgian waffles, French toast, scrambled eggs or any style if requested, home fries, bacon, sausage, S.O.S, toast, pancakes plain and blueberry, baked beans, cereal, mixed fruit, orange juice, coffee, tea, and milk. Suggested donation is adults $8, school age young people $3. Children under 5 are free. 25 Industrial Park Road, off Route 27 in Boothbay. All you can eat!

• Wiscasset Speedway official results – May 15

  Sun, 05/16/2021 - 5:30pm

  

  Group 2 plus Roadrunners 88.5FM Modifieds (40 laps - spotlight) * Chadbourne 2-time reigning Modified Champ - first win of 2021 (career win #53) Pos No. Name Hometown State Laps Diff Gap Best Tm In Lap 1 1 Adam Chadbourne Woolwich Me 40 15.937 11 2 09 Ryan Ripley Thomaston Me 40 0.478 0.478 15.894 11 3 5 Mark Lucas Harpswell Me 40 0.667 0.189 16.108 33 4 24 Jeff Prindall Lisbon Falls Me 40 7.550 6...

• Popular Summer Camp Club returns to CMBG

  Thu, 05/13/2021 - 9:30am

  

  Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (CMBG) has decided to bring back its innovative Summer Camp Club for a second season. In a year when many in-person summer camps are still on hiatus, the self-guided program maintains the spirit of independence and nature-discovery CMBG summer camps are known for. “It was such a success last year,” says Erika Huber, Youth & Family Program Manager, “that we wanted to offer it again, give kids another safe and memorable summer at the Gardens.” Participating...

• James and Rebecca Gardner celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

  Thu, 05/06/2021 - 1:00pm

  

  James and Rebecca (Hary) Gardner are both graduates of Rockland District High School. They first met at a dance at the Community Building. They were married at Owls Head Baptist Church on June 7, 1971. Rev. John Fay officiated. James had just returned from serving with the U.S. Coast Guard on Con Son Island, Vietnam. He then served at Marshall Point Light in Port Clyde. The couple then moved to Kodiak, Alaska and then on to Venice, Florida, with temporary duty on San Salvador Island, Bahamas...

• Kentucky Derby Day at Brady’s

  Thu, 04/29/2021 - 1:45pm

  Saturday, May 1 Get your hats all decked out ladies and gentlemen because it’s time for the Kentucky Derby party at Brady’s on Union Street in Boothbay Harbor. The festivities begin at 4 p.m.with the traditional adult beverage of the day ... Mint Juleps. Brady’s tasty food selections and hats! And don’t kid yourself – the competition is fierce … and fun. Prizes! Don’t miss the most exciting two minutes in sports at Brady’s.

• Photography and art show in May and June

  Fri, 04/23/2021 - 12:15pm

  

  The Southport Memorial Library resumes its Artist of the Month program May 1 with a two woman show featuring the works of photographer Melanie Howe/Coastal Reflections Photography and artist/author Cheryl Blaydon. An artist for 20-plus years, Cheryl Blaydon’s portfolio has expanded to include five novels: “The Memory Keepers” and “Island Odyssey,” both of which include photos of her paintings. “The Heart of Stone,” “Beyond the Ledge,” and most recently, “Dancing at the Colony,” complete the...

• Rotary Club barn

  Mon, 04/19/2021 - 11:30am

  Saturdays The big gray Rotary Barn, at 55 Montgomery Road, Boothbay Harbor, is now open every Saturday from 8:30-11 a.m. Peruse the furniture, collectibles, tools, and household goods. Take home special treasure while supporting local and international programs like Rebuilding Together, the high school library, the Interact Club Hike-a-Thon and so many more. Masks are required.

• Opera House: ‘The Fairy’s Kiss’ spring program

  Mon, 04/19/2021 - 11:15am

  Thursday, May 20 Portland Symphony Orchestra’s Amy Sims/violin and Vytas Baksys/piano play Mozart, Stravinsky, William Grant Still, and Brahms to the house at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30. Call 633-5159, or visit the box office at 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor, to reserve tickets for any performance. Tickets are not currently available online. Additional information about all concerts being presented this season is available at boothbayoperahouse.com

• Opera House: Portland Symphony Brass

  Mon, 04/19/2021 - 11:00am

  Thursday, May 6 It’s a night filled with the music of John Williams, Tylman Susato, J.S. Bach, Scott Joplin, Eubie Blake, Fats Waller, W.C. Handy, Duke Ellington, and others played by members of the Portland Symphony’s brass section. Joe Foley and Betty Rines on trumpet, Lauren Winter on principal horn, Nicholas Orovich on trombone, and Don Rankin on tuba. Music at 7 p.m. doors open at 6:30. Call 207-633-5159, or visit the box office at 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor, to reserve tickets for...

• Opera House: Mark Farrington and Cattle Call

  Mon, 04/19/2021 - 11:00am

  Saturday, May 8 Cattle Call recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of their first CD release, and to celebrate they re-mastered, added 5 bonus tracks, and re-released “Good Life” which will be available at the show. Along with Mark Farrington, longtime singing partner Jimmy McGirr will be on bass, John Davison on drums, and Boothbay’s Gabe Tonon on lead guitar. Advance discounted tickets $20. Music at 7 p.m. doors open at 6:30. Call 207-633-5159, or visit the box office at 86 Townsend Ave.,...

• Opera House: Junction 27

  Mon, 04/19/2021 - 10:45am

  Saturday, May 1 Sally Carroll, Ron Arsenault, and Dick Spofford are Junction 27. Folk, country, and bluegrass tunes begin at 7 p.m. Call 633-5159, or visit the box office at 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor, to reserve tickets. Additional information about all 2021 concerts are at boothbayoperahouse.com

• Mid-Coast Audubon announces spring birding field trips

  Sat, 04/17/2021 - 7:15am

  

  The month of May is when the movement of neo-tropical migrants north begins in earnest. Accordingly, “warbler-neck”, an affliction that affects those who seek views of beautiful, tiny wood warblers high in the trees, is the condition of the day. Thrushes, singing from the forest floor, delight with their repertoires. Tanagers, Grosbeaks and other species astonish with their beauty. Mid-Coast Audubon, emerging from our Covid-dictated inactivity, has decided to recommence spring birding field...

• Celebrate World Labyrinth Day May 1

  Thu, 04/15/2021 - 7:00am

  

  Edgecomb Community Church, UCC, invites you to join us to celebrate “World Labyrinth Day,” Saturday, May 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. World Labyrinth Day is an annual event sponsored by The Labyrinth Society. Come walk The Labyrinth in the Field, located on the Edgecomb Community Church grounds, joining people around the globe to create a peaceful wave of energy around the world. Every year on the first Saturday in May thousands of people participate in this moving meditation for world peace and...

• BRLT Story Trail

  Wed, 04/07/2021 - 11:00am

  Now through April 25 Follow the illustrated signs along the one-mile story trail of the spring book, “Ruby’s Birds” by Mya Thompson -illustrations by Claudia Dávila, at Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Road, Boothbay Harbor. START from the parking lot kiosk. Story synopsis: Ruby is a plucky young girl who uncovers the wild side of her city neighborhood with the help of a grown-up friend. When Ruby realizes there are amazing birds right in her neighborhood, her imagination takes flight. Birders have a...
• Press release

  Freedom Boat Club of Maine expands footprint to Boothbay region

  Wed, 04/07/2021 - 10:15am

  

  Freedom Boat Club of Maine is expanding to the Boothbay region, opening its fifth location at Linekin Bay Resort. Offering the most boat clubs and the largest fleet in the state, Freedom Boat Club of Maine will open this spring with five clubs and 29 new model year boats. Fleet vessels include center consoles, dual consoles, cruisers, rigid inflatables, and pontoon boats. “We’ve had a lot of interest to open a club in the Boothbay area so are thrilled to partner with Linekin Bay Resort,”...

• Springtime EGGstravaganza at WW&F Railway!

  Tue, 03/30/2021 - 2:30pm

  Saturday, April 10 Ride the WW&F Railway from Sheepscot Station (97 Cross Road, Alna) to Alna Center Station for will have a great Easter egg hunt, farm stand, food and more by SeaLyon Farm. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The whole “eggsperience” lasts 1 hour, 45 minutes. Three fields of eggs divided by age group; food from Grandpa’s Kitchen Food Truck; play games from checkers to cornhole; take a short family hike then relax around a bonfire! BYOB: Bring your own baskets ... for the egg hunt. Due...

• EGGstravaganza at WW&F Railway!

  Tue, 03/30/2021 - 2:15pm

  Saturday, April 3 Ride the WW&F Railway from Sheepscot Station (97 Cross Road, Alna) to Alna Center Station for will have a great Easter egg hunt, farm stand, food and more by SeaLyon Farm. Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The whole “eggsperience” lasts 1 hour, 45 minutes. Three fields of eggs divided by age group; food from Grandpa’s Kitchen Food Truck; play games from checkers to cornhole; take a short family hike then relax around a bonfire! BYOB: Bring your own baskets ... for the egg hunt...

• Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor virtual services

  Wed, 03/24/2021 - 8:30am

  

  “He took our infirmities and bore our diseases.” Matthew 8: 17b Please join the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor for live worship Sundays at 10 a.m. You can join us at www.congochurchbbh.org , Facebook , or tune into BRTV , channel 7 or 1301 for Spectrum subscribers. During the season of Lent, we will explore the Lenten Worship Series, “Holy Vessels.” Each of us is created a precious and holy vessel of embodied love. We have been through a harrowing time since last Lent that...

• How we can help our neighbors

  Wed, 03/17/2021 - 2:00pm

  

  What’s wrong with success, good food, great cooks, perfect publicity, and heartfelt notes to each recipient of a traditional Irish supper? Nothing! The reason for this second pick up free Blarney supper was to thank our neighbors for being great neighbors during this tough year and into the future. It was lots of fun to see old neighbors and meet new ones as they drove through to pick up their suppers. Many thanks go to a great team of volunteers from the Southport Fire Department, kids from...
• Morris Farm

  Spring craft fair, bean supper to-go

  Sat, 03/06/2021 - 8:30am

  

  Spring is on the way and, to celebrate, Morris Farm in Wiscasset is holding its first craft fair and bean supper of 2021. Join us Saturday, March 13 for a varied selection of crafts and a take-away bean supper. The craft fair opens at 9 a.m. with crafters set up throughout the buildings. Crocheted items, hand-milled soaps and handcrafted jewelry are just a few of the options. Crafters will be on hand until 2 p.m. The bean supper to-go features both traditional and vegetarian baked beans. Each...

• WJD parades top meeting discussions

  Tue, 02/23/2021 - 8:00am

  

  Planning a festival of the size and caliber of Boothbay Harbor’s Windjammer Days (WJD) during these COVID-19 times is challenging, but the Friends of Windjammer Days continue moving plans forward. “The board of directors has decided to follow the lead of the Big Easy as far as the street parade goes,” said Pete Ripley. This year, a stationary street parade is planned and on the schedule for Wednesday, June 30. The parade has two themes: “Historic Schooners,” in honor of Grand Marshals John Foss...

• Newcastle church meets community needs creatively in pandemic

  Sat, 01/30/2021 - 8:00am

  

  Like many active churches in the Twin Villages, Second Congregational Church, UCC on Main Street in Newcastle has been hard hit by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March 2020, Second Congo has been closed to the public out of caution for safety and spread. The downsides to closing the building are obvious and painful: The missed opportunities to meet and worship in person, share fellowship and provide regular community services have been felt deeply. Normally, Second Congo is humming...

• January Coffee online with Sen. Chloe Maxmin

  Tue, 01/26/2021 - 7:30am

  January has been a very hectic political month, so please join Senator Chloe Maxmin for her January "Coffee with Chloe" to debrief what’s been happening, get caught up on the Maine Legislature, and share any ideas or concerns. It will be held on Saturday, Jan. 30 from noon to 1 p.m. This event will be help via Zoom. You can log on by going to https://tinyurl.com/JanCoffee If you can't make it but still want to connect, please reach out anytime: Cell-207-200-6224, email chloe.maxmin@legislature...

• Postponed: Clothing Closet open

  Mon, 01/25/2021 - 7:45pm

  Wednesday, Feb. 4 Due to the impending snowstorm on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 2 and 3, this event has been postponed until Feb. 10. The Clothing Closet, behind the B oothbay Harbor United Methodist Church on Townsend Avenue, will be open from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. Only one person is permitted in the closet at a time. Masks required. We are asking that no donated clothing be dropped off as we are not processing it at this time.

• Fun on the trails at Hidden Valley

  Wed, 01/20/2021 - 11:30am

  

  The trails are alive with the sound of music: the laughter and delight of kids on skis! Midcoast Conservancy’s annual six-week Youth Cross Country Ski Clinic is under way at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson. On the first day, 50 masked kids strapped on their skis and broke into five groups to work with instructors. The seasoned crew of teachers are all repeat leaders, and have as their primary goal to make learning to ski as fun as possible. The legions of families who return year after...

• Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor virtual services

  Wed, 01/20/2021 - 11:00am

  

  Please join the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor for live worship Sundays at 10 a.m. You can join us at www.congochurchbbh.org , Facebook , or tune into BRTV , channel 7 or 1301 for Spectrum subscribers. Please join us for the third week of the Epiphany Worship Series, God is Holding Your Life: A Journey of Assurance for the New Year. We can swing between disappointment, helplessness, and gratitude on a daily basis. There are also seasons of our lives when we feel inundated with more of...

• St. Columba’s online services

  Mon, 01/18/2021 - 4:45pm

  St. Columba’s Episcopal Church continues to have online services available by going to: stcolumba’ smaine.org/media Other useful links are: facebook.com/stcolumbasmaine On Sunday, Jan. 24, Bishop Thomas Brown will conduct the service by Zoom. For further information go to episcopalmaine.org St. Columba’s continues to serve the community and thanks all who help in this mission. For further information, contact Senior Warden Patty Colhoun at 207-350-9051.
• Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

  Looking back, looking forward

  Tue, 01/05/2021 - 8:15am

  

  It was one sold out event after another at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor in 2020 – mind you, last year an audience of 50 equaled a sell out show. It was the year of a pandemic most of us had never lived through before since the last one was in 1918-1919. Opera House Executive Director Cathy Sherrill and the board of directors focused on how the shows would, or could, go on. “In brief, it was certainly not the year we had planned for the Opera House,” said Sherrill. “With artists cancelling...

• BRLT Story Trail

  Mon, 01/04/2021 - 1:30pm

  Jan. 9 - Feb. 9 Read the family friendly book “Over and Under the Snow” by Kate Messner, with illustrations by Christopher Silas Neal, on a walk through the winter woods at Boothbay Region Land Trust’s (BRLT) Oak Point Farm. Follow the illustrated signs along the trail as they tell a tale that connects you to your natural surroundings. The free 1-mile story trail starts at the parking lot kiosk. Over the snow, the world is hushed and white. But under the snow is a secret world of squirrels and...

• United Methodist in-person Christmas Eve candlelight services

  Wed, 12/16/2020 - 7:30am

  In order to insure compliance with the CDC, each church’s attendance on Thursday, Dec. 24 will be limited to only 35 to 40 people for these 45-minute services. We’ll also do contact tracing upon entering. Masks and distancing are required. 4 p.m. - Southport UMC: 372 Hendrick’s Hill Road, Route 27, Southport, 633-6528 5:30 p.m. - East Boothbay UMC: Route 96. Corner of Ocean Point Road and Church Street, 633-2131. Remember to ring your bells at 6 p.m. in honor of “essential workers” everywhere...

• Men’s Night this Wednesday

  Tue, 12/15/2020 - 7:30am

  

  Hear ye, hear ye! The popular Men’s Night holiday sale event in Boothbay Harbor is Wednesday, Dec. 16. Over the past 30 or so years, the evening arrived with super discounts printed in the Boothbay Register and heralded by a town crier; often that role was played by Peter Panagore who would walk the street announcing sales; there was a petting zoo set up near Logan’s, Pat Farrin offered hayrides, the Y-Arts group would be out caroling; there were gift wrapping stations, grilled foods over at...

• ‘A Sailor’s Treasure’ opens at Maine Maritime Museum

  Tue, 12/15/2020 - 7:30am

  A new exhibit exploring sailors’ sea chests opened this week at Maine Maritime Museum. “A Sailor’s Treasure: Sea Chests & Curiosities” will be on view through spring 2021. Sea chests provided a secure place for sailors to store their personal belongings --- from everyday essentials to exotic curios --- and the contents of these chests could reveal a lot about a person. This exhibit examines the function and decoration of these chests and allows visitors to take a glimpse of the items that...