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Culture

"Three Red Barns and a Blue Streak," 18 x 24 oil on linen, Lynne Seitzer. Courtesy of the artist
New show at Joy to the Wind: 'Red Barns, Ribbon Roads'
Charlotte Thibault, “Susan Taylor’s Tulips,” oil. Courtesy of BRA
Art in abundance at BRAF this August

The Henry Girls. Opera House. Aug. 6. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue
BH Opera House: Ireland’s The Henry Girls Aug. 6

2024 Panel Conversation for Deconstructing The Boundaries: The Land Fights Back. Image by Melissa Keyser, courtesy of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Indigo Arts Alliance, CMBG symposium, art unveiling July 26
Whales in the Forecast: Using 21st Century Tools to Understand an Endangered Species.
Right whales, large crowds kick off Bigelow's 2025 Cafe Sci series

Art

  • New show at Joy to the Wind: 'Red Barns, Ribbon Roads'
  • Art in abundance at BRAF this August
  • Artists' plein air paint out July 19
  • Charming stories and art come to life
  • Newbies on First Friday Art Tour
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Dining Out

  • Sides: The supporting role on your dinner plate
  • Save the best for first!
  • Fun and funky salads
  • Seafood that satisfies
  • A sandwich to remember
  • How about a drink before dinner ... or during, or after?
  • Windjammer Days hosts 7th annual Crab Cook Off
  • New show features three Maine-based artists
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Film and Theater

  • Ian Cheney next recognized local filmmaker
  • See local maritime films during Lobster Fest weekend
  • This week at Harbor Theater
  • One-night screening of hit documentary ‘Far Out’
  • This week at the Lincoln Theater
  • Spotlight on acclaimed local filmmaker Ian Cheney
  • 'Lipstick and Gamblers' run at Carousel has begun
  • This week at the Lincoln Theater
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Lectures and Conferences

August ‘Summer Series’ programs at Popham Beach Library
Bigelow's open house showcases new addition
Sailmaking with Sherm Brewer
Playing at the Lincoln Theater
Sacred Altar Retreat coming to Boothbay Harbor
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Literature

'Curiouser and Curiouser' auction events
Half price mysteries at Skidompha Book Shop
The Sea and Me
BHML says 'ahoy' to summer reading challenge
Deception crashes on Maine's shore in new novel
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Music

  • Salt Bay Chamberfest's 31st season: Aug. 5-16
  • BH Opera House: Folk icon Tom Rush Aug. 2
  • Celtic music at WAW July 31
  • BBH Opera House: Grammy winner Tommy Emmanuel July 23
  • Hallowell Community Band strums for another summer
  • Jimmy Buffet tribute band Aug. 3
  • Tapestry Singers auditions for fall semester
  • Kalos at the BBH Opera House July 16
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Where It's At
'First Light': Character illumination
Jerry Farnham's latest installment of his series based in Boothbay Harbor. Courtesy of the author

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 start of a series. It was followed by “Red in the Morning” in 2024. The third book in the series, “First Light,” has an Aug. 30 publish date. A book release party will be held on the 30th at Brady’s in Boothbay Harbor, Jerry’s hometown.

Boothbay Region Historical Society announces $1,000 matching gift challenge
Joseph Patten Ledger, dated 1753-1762. Account Books Collection. Courtesy of Boothbay Region Historical Society

A generous donor will match up to $1,000 raised through this challenge. Your donations will help fund the assessment and conservation of some of our oldest holdings. Items such as a 1682 bible translated and annotated in England by John Canne and a ledger belonging to Sawyers Island resident Joseph Patten dated 1753-1762 may require professional assessment.

Heartwood Summer Camp presents the epic 'Beowulf'
Heartwood Summer Camp cast of "Beowulf." Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17 and Friday, July 18. Courtesy of Joy Braley

Three weeks of intensive Heartwood Summer Camp training with Griff Braley and Teralyn Reiter will culminate in a devised performance of "The Epic of Beowulf" in the air-conditioned Poe Theater at Lincoln Academy, 81 Academy Hill Road in Newcastle, Thursday and Friday, July 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. 

Lincoln County Historical Association
Rock around the jailhouse block
LCHA volunteer Dan Watts assists a youngster with a Jenga tower at last year's Jailhouse Rock event. Courtesy of LCHA

It’s party time at the Old Lincoln County Jail on Federal Street in Wiscasset! Gather your friends and family for a rousing good time at Jailhouse Rock on Saturday, Aug. 9. from 5 to 8 p.m. Jailhouse Rock is an event for all ages with dancing, food, lawn games, and tours of the jail cells.

The stewardship committee of Lincoln County Historical Association’s (LCHA) Old Jail invites young and old for an evening of music by the jazz-rock-blues band Leopard Girls and their set of foot-tapping music. 

Ed Epping exhibition confronts incarceration through visceral art
"ISOLATE" by Ed Epping, made of 100,000 hand-embroidered stitches on a vintage canvas cot cover.

It’s a numbing number: 100,000. 

According to artist Ed Epping, that’s how many people are in solitary confinement in U.S. prisons on any given day — and it’s also the number of hand-sewn stitches he used to embroider the solitary figure in his piece Isolate. 

'Bettinson's Maine' at Mathias Fine Art
Bettinson "Red Fox," 1992    acrylic/wood, 17 x 17¾” image credit: Melville McLean, © Bettinson Art & Literary Trust, 2025 all rights reserved. Courtesy of Mathias Fine Art

If you are interested in “Maine Art,” this one is for you: "Bettinson’s Maine" is a visual exploration of aspects of Maine, its flora and fauna, its boats, the vernacular architecture, and the machines which alter the landscape.

The exhibition brings together examples of the artist’s studio output from 1991 to 2005.  In the 19 images, paintings, and works on paper alike, Bettinson’s creative inventiveness is on full display, as is her deep understanding of what different techniques contribute to image making.

The Rev. M. Cristina Paglinauan to lead All Saints services July 20 and 27
Rev. M. Cristina Paglinauan

The Church of All Saints by-the-Sea is happy to announce that the Rev. M. Cristina Paglinauan will return to the Southport Island Episcopal chapel to lead services of Holy Communion for the next two weeks at 8 and 10 a.m. Our organist, Mr. Henry Lowe, will provide inspirational music at all services. People of all faiths are invited to attend the services. The Rev. Paglinauan will also lead a discussion of the week’s scripture passages on the porch of the chapel on Tuesday mornings, July 22 and 29 at 9 a.m. 

Veggies to Table
French travel-themed auction gala updates
Veggies To Table photo

Hunger is on the rise, and 1 in 5 children go hungry every day in Maine. With new government funding cuts to food assistance the solution to hunger relief now lies in the hands of individuals and non-profit organizations doing the work to help those most at risk. 

Carousel: 'Lipstick and Gamblers'

July 10-30

A Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers tribute full of country cadence and rustling romance! Carousel Music Theater, 196 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. Evening shows at 6:30 p.m. Matinees at noon. Show dates/Tickets: www.carouselmusictheater.org or call the theater at 207-633-5297.

Brenda Bettinson 'Ravensbrück Series'
See, experience, Brenda Bettinson’s "Ravensbrück Series" now through Sept. 5 at the Michael Klahr Center, UMaine at Augusta. Courtesy of Cordula Mathias

Brenda Bettinson’s Ravensbrück Series is currently on display at the Holocaust and Human Rights Center (HHRC) in Augusta through Sept. 5. 

John Powers solo exhibition at The Barn Project
John Powers "Levitating Pentagon" at the Barn Project, East Boothbay. Courtesy of the venue

The Barn Project presents "Levintating Pentagon," a solo exhibition by sculptor John Powers based in upstate New York.

Adventures abound at WW & F Railway this month
Courtesy of Matthew Malkiewicz/WW& F Railway Museum

Saturdays throughout July, you can board the WW&F’s Lavender Pickin Trains to SeaLyon Farm for one of the most unique summertime activities in all of New England. After a ride aboard our historic trains, you’ll reach SeaLyon Farm where you can pick your own lavender; peruse a plethora of lavender-themed goods; dine on farm fresh food from selected local vendors; enjoy some Maine-made beer and cider from Six River Cider; take a horse-drawn wagon ride around the farm; and partake in other fun activities.

DaPonte String Quartet in concert July 13
DaPonte String Quartet photo by Jeffrey Morris, The Pierce Studio

The beloved Daponte String Quartet will perform a community concert on Sunday, July 13 at 3 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church located at 51 Main St. in Newcastle.

'Land & Sea' show opens with reception July 12
"Orange House, Castine" by Jill Finsen at River Arts of Damariscotta, included in the new show running through Aug. 12. Courtesy of the gallery

River Arts ’much-anticipated “Land & Sea” show is now on display at the gallery at 36 Elm St. in Damariscotta. Juror Ammi Bai Chung has curated a dynamic collection of works that draw from the diverse and awe-inspiring landscapes of Maine. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, July 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. Many of the participating artists will be on hand to celebrate the occasion, and visitors are invited to meet the artists, enjoy light refreshments and lively conversation.

Keith Plummer art exhibition launches Puddle Dock Village Festival
Installation view of sculptures by Keith Plummer, the first of three festival art exhibitions. Courtesy of Peter Bruun

The first-ever Puddle Dock Village Festival launched over the holiday weekend at Alna’s Puddle Dock Village School, featuring an opening reception for Damariscotta artist Keith Plummer’s first solo exhibition on Saturday evening, followed by a demonstration of his repoussage sculptural technique on Sunday.

Press release
Alana LaCourse named Miss Maine's Teen
Alana LaCourse (left) 2025 Miss Maine's Teen stands on stage with Paige Lessard, 2025 Miss Maine at the Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center at Edward Little High School. Photo courtesy: Miss Maine

On June 28, the Miss Maine Scholarship Program hosted the 2025 Miss Maine and Miss Maine Teen Competitions at the Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center at Edward Little High School. The winners were Miss Maine 2025 Paige Lessard (Biddeford, Miss York County) and Miss Maine Teen 2025 Alana LaCourse (East Boothbay, Miss Boothbay’s Teen). The titleholders will now represent Maine at community events and competitions on the national stage.

This week at Harbor Theater
"Materialists," starring Chris Evans, Dakota Johnson and Pedro Pascal opens at Harbor Theater on July 11. Courtesy of the venue

"The Life of Chuck" - (R; 1 hour, 50 minutes) - Based on Stephen King's novella of the same name. Told in three acts played in reverse, "The Life of Chuck" traces the final moments of Charles “Chuck” Krantz (Tom Hiddleston), a Maine-born accountant who dies at 39 from a brain tumor—with the end of his life mysteriously triggering an animated global apocalypse.

Making Your Best Shot – Fireworks
Fireworks by Mike Leonard

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 will need to make your best shot of fireworks.

For equipment you’ll want a tripod to keep your camera steady, a shutter release cable and, of course, your camera with a fully charged battery and a formatted memory card. A flashlight can be useful to see camera settings since you will be in the dark.

Robert Mitchell’s 25th calendar: a serene look at the region
Robert Mitchell’s 2026 Around Boothbay Harbor calendar offers 13 photos to savor through the year.

With the coming of 2026, Around Boothbay Harbor will have seen the arrival of 25 new years. That has to be a record!  

Unique to each calendar is a letter from photographer and publisher Robert Mitchell with personal observations; news of his busy, close-knit family; and a photo (this year’s by Kevin Kiley shows them all, bundled up as they take in a New Year’s Eve sunrise from the rocks at Ocean Point).

Don’t Be Late for this Very Important Date!
Adventure in Wonderland with Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
Guests arrive at BHML’s 2024 Storybook Ball. Courtesy of BHML

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 Carousel Music Theater. This event is generously presented by Ryder Systems, Inc. and R.M. Davis Private Wealth Management.

Your ticket includes a festive cocktail hour with charcuterie for grazing, a catered dinner with wine service, dancing, dessert, and a lively live auction, plus the joy of supporting free library services for our region. The Storybook Ball is a 21+ event.

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