Boothbay’s giant pumpkins have been busy spreading color, creativity, and kindness all across town.

On Early Bird Saturday, Nov. 1, the Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop will hold a storewide half-price sale. The shop will open at 6 a.m., three hours earlier than usual, and every item except gift certificates will be on sale at half price all day until the shop closes at 4 p.m.

After that day, a special half-price sale on vintage books will continue through Sunday, Nov. 9.

River Arts in Damariscotta is pleased to announce Joanne Tarlin’s dynamic solo show, “Below and Beyond,” in the River Room from Oct. 30 through Nov. 19. Tarlin’s large and expressive body of work invites the viewer to contemplate more than meets the eye. Meet the artist on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

The Bremen Library is delighted to showcase John Otterbein as our November Artist of The Month.

Known for his imaginative and whimsical approach, Mr. Otterbein’s paintings often feature playful humor and vibrant colors.

On Sunday, Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. at the Edgecomb Town Hall, speaker Kevin Johnson, photo archivist, will highlight historical views of Edgecomb, Maine and the surrounding area through postcards photographed during the early 1900s. The fascinating series of photo postcards was created by the Eastern Illustrating and Publishing Company to promote tourism.

The Boothbay Region High School Class of 2026 will be holding a two-day event to raise funds for their Project Graduation trip after graduation in June.

Join the BRHS Class of 2026 on a Spooky Halloween Wilderness Walk and Family Movie on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25 and 26, 5-8 p.m., at the BRHS tennis courts. The movie will be "Casper, the Friendly Ghost." $5 admission. Snacks and treats available. Fun for all ages!

The annual Railway SPOOKtacular is set for this Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum, 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay. The event will feature trick or treat stations hosted by community businesses and nonprofit organizations, carnival games, arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt, face painting, train rides and other spooky festivities. 

The towns of Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor are seeking input from residents, workers, business owners, students, and visitors to help shape a forward-looking economic development strategy.

In collaboration with RCAP Solutions, a nonprofit specializing in rural community and economic development, the towns have launched a community-wide survey to gather insights and ideas directly from those who live, work, and spend time in the region. The goal is to ensure future economic development efforts align with community values and priorities.

A nature journaling workshop is being offered at the Edgecomb Community Church on Sunday, Nov. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. Kids ages 10 and older are encouraged to join with a parent or caring adult for this two-hour outdoor adventure. During this workshop you will explore nature and your power of observation, while exploring your senses, practicing awareness and understanding about how to take that information and put it into a nature journal using words and sketches.

River Arts in Damariscotta announces a call to artists for a special, year-end show, “Celebration.” This non-juried celebration of art and fine craft encourages gallery patrons to shop locally for affordable art for the holiday season, which in turn supports Maine artists.

Join us for one of the highlights of the Boothbay Harbor holiday season and get a head start on your holiday shopping!

The annual Holiday Festival and Winter Market returns to St. Columba’s Episcopal Church at 32 Emery Lane in Boothbay Harbor. Dates andt times: Friday, Dec. 5; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 6; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

At our annual Holiday Festival), you will find unique, local, handcrafted gifts in six distinct sections:

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 McFarland and Eileen Hugo, there will be readings by poets included in the "Midcoast Poetry Journal Vol. 2" and an Open Mic. This is a free event.

"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). Free!

Movie goers receive a score / ratings card. There will be a post-open mic discussion.

For more information, follow The Cinema Clubhouse on Facebook and Instagram

Surrounded by the sun and old friends, the Boothbay Region High School Class of 2026 started off their senior celebrations! Early on Friday, Oct. 3, seniors gathered at the Southport Town Landing to watch the sunrise. With a hearty breakfast of fresh-baked goods generously donated by the Southport General Store, they huddled together in the cold and enjoyed the morning light. 

The Brothers Grimm will soon hit the stage in the Poe Theater at Lincoln Academy, as LA, in collaboration with Heartwood Theater, presents the popular musical Into the Woods, by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. Performances are scheduled for Oct. 24 – Nov. 1.

Join us Saturday, Nov. 1 as we celebrate Lincoln Theater’s grand reopening and the opening screening of "Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale!" With bubbles, nibbles, costumes, and more, grab your friends and neighbors because you don’t want to miss out on this special evening out.

Come revel in six remarkable films celebrating arts from painting to opera from the Renaissance to the Contemporary during the 2025-26 season of Harbor Theater’s "Arts on Film" series. Films in the series show monthly on the third Saturday at 2 p.m.

The Waldo Theatre in Waldoboro has announced the cast of its upcoming community theatre production of Murdering the Mob, a seriously silly, laugh-out-loud, whodunit comedy where the audience helps to solve the crime!

The cast of mobsters, molls, barmaids and cops, all Midcoast residents, includes Christine Andersen, George Bates, Eve Jamieson, Valkyrie Koll, Susan LaVerdiere, Beverly Mackie, Laura Morris, Gordon Page, Rashi Verma, Rachael Schuster, Ell Stanton, Shari Wills, and Meg Wilson.