Each December Boothbay Railway Village Museum (BRVM) transforms into a magical Christmas wonderland for families.  The North Pole Express event takes place on Saturdays and Sundays for three consecutive weekends, beginning Dec. 6.  The train visits the "North Pole" eight times daily, with the first train departing at 10:45 a.m. and the last train at 4 p.m.

On Wednesday, Nov. 19, residents at St. Andrews Village will perform the world premiere of "As the Village Churns" at the St. Andrews Village Inn. The original play was conceived, written, and designed by seven performers who participated in the eight-week program led by Storytree Theatre Teaching Artist, Teralyn Reiter and supported by Resident Services Coordinator, Sarah Hackler.  

In preparation for the 19th annual Gingerbread Spectacular, the Boothbay Harbor Opera House is offering a free class in the fine art of designing and building gingerbread houses. The class is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. in the main performance hall at the Opera House.

Imagine visiting the picturesque medieval village, Bourmes-les-Mimosas in southeastern France, on the Mediterranean Sea. Ahhh, paradise found! Now imagine you are checking in at the Eden Rose Grand Hotel there for a nine-day artistic retreat featuring workshops led by Philippe and Kim Villard of Villard Studios in Provence and Boothbay Harbor, teaching the American Whiteline Woodblock printing technique.

Education through newspapers is a very viable way to educate. Especially today when, in this day and age, handheld newspapers are harder and harder to find. Let alone develop and turn them into ongoing reliable news and community information outlets. 

The Blaine House Commission, in collaboration with the Maine Arts Commission, invites Maine artists to submit existing three-dimensional sculptural works for acquisition and installation on the west lawn of the Blaine House, the historic residence of Maine’s governor.

This new public artwork will:

* Honor the leadership of Maine’s governors

*Reflect the land’s storied past, vibrant present, and hopeful future

*Celebrate the creativity and resilience of Maine’s people

River Arts in Damariscotta invites the public to an opening reception on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. to celebrate Joanne Tarlin’s dynamic solo show, “Below and Beyond,” in the River Room. Tarlin’s large and expressive acrylic paintings invite the viewer to contemplate more than meets the eye. Come meet the artist at the reception and enjoy light refreshments along with some lively conversation.

Why are so many teens feeling anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed—and what can parents, schools, and communities do to help? Those questions are at the heart of “Screenagers: The Next Chapter”, a powerful new documentary coming to Lincoln Theater for a free community screening on Monday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.

Walking into Manon Lewis’ classroom at Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) is not unlike viewing Bosch’s painting "The Garden of Earthly Delights." First, the eye is overwhelmed by the colors and scale of the scene, but soon it focuses on the vignettes: the box of mosaic tiles for the week’s lesson, the orange San Pellegrino cans lined on the table edge being saved for a future project, or the handprints from former students climbing the walls.  

Twenty-one of Pemaquid Art Gallery’s talented  artists share their varied styles, mediums and views of the beauty in Maine landscape and wildlife at the Damariscotta River Grill. This comprehensive show opens Nov. 11 and will be on exhibit through April 13. The “Art at the Grill” opening evening is Thursday, Nov. 20. Join us for a special Prix Fixe three course menu that will be offered for $29, with a choice of wine pairings for $10, or choose a selection from the regular menu, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Bob Mitchell (also known as Robert, Mitchell and Mitch) and his wife Susan Endicott have lived in the Boothbay area for over 50 years. Their first home was on Barters Island back in the late ’70s, then they moved to Sherman Street in Boothbay Harbor until, in 2001, the family relocated to Southport, next to the Jean Thompson house and just across Hendricks Hill Road from the Evelyn Sherman family estate.

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.

"One Battle After Another" - R; 2 hours, 42 minutes

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!

Foot on the Ground Productions seeks enthusiastic volunteers for all aspects of production (i.e., stage management, props, set design, set construction, costumes, acting roles, orchestral and jazz music, lighting tech., sound tech., effects, videography/documentary, program, house management, publicity, box office, development, etc.), for a re-enactment of the "War of the Worlds" to take place in Damariscotta during the 2026 Halloween season.

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.