Virginia, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and right down the road, the Friends of the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML) come from all over, but what brings these Used Bookstore volunteers and board members together is a shared love of literacy. Each year, around 10,000 books pass through the doors of the historic Hyde House bookstore, raising about $30,000 for BHML’s operating budget.  

The concept of a renovation of the dais at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor began in the spring of 2024. It was a team effort – many teams – lots of church members volunteering much of their time and talent for each step of the renovation. We knew we needed to make the dais more flexible, accessible, and larger to accommodate our growing vocal choir and our growing bell choir. And all work had to comply with accepted finish details and meet current safety standards. We needed a ramp for those who use mobility equipment.

Holy Week schedule for First United Methodist Church of Boothbay Harbor at 81 Townsend Avenue.

Maundy Thursday April 2, 5 p.m. Soup and Bread Supper Service.

Good Friday April 3, Church will be open for prayer from 3 to 4 p.m.

Easter Sunday April 5, Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. and Easter Service at 10:30 a.m.

Ed Crocker and Korey Lewis, the two oldest ballers from the class of 1994, did show up again and the Boothbay Region High School Alumni basketball game on Saturday, March 28 was a fun show for the benefit of the 2026 Project Graduation trip.

Sorry Punxsutawney Phil and your shadow. It is time for you to take a hike after all these years of so-so forecasting spring's arrival! Over the past few years here in the Tallwood neighborhood, we at our home have a much more reliable predictor of spring! Fredie Flamingo, who as a Ph.D. climatologist is always 100% correct in telling us exactly when spring arrives.

The Southport United Methodist Church invites you to join us for an Easter celebration on Easter morning, April 5. We will begin with a joyful time of worship celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ! This will be a moving, uplifting, joy-filled time celebrating the hope that is found in Jesus. The service will begin at 8:30 a.m. and is open to all.

United Way of Mid Coast Maine (“United Way”) is asking for the community’s support to help complete our $1.29 million fundraising goal for the United Way Community Fund. The Fund supports United Way and more than 50 local non-profit programs to help nearly 41,000 individuals and families throughout the Midcoast.

The East Boothbay United Methodist Church invites you to join us for an Easter Celebration on Easter morning, April 5.

We will begin with an amazing free breakfast for all at 9:30. Following the breakfast will be a joyful time of worship celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ! This will be a moving, uplifting, joy-filled time celebrating the hope that is found in Jesus. The service will begin at 10:30 and is open to all.

The church is located at 2 Church St. in East Boothbay. There is ample free parking in the community parking lot across from the church. 

Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission (LCRPC) is hosting a free informational workshop on legal services for business on Thursday, April 9, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the LCRPC conference room at 297 Bath Road in Wiscasset and online.

This learning opportunity will feature Elliot Boyle of Levesque Law, Andy Zulieve of Zulieve Law, and Erin Cusenbary of the University of Maine Business and Law Clinic. Small businesses from Lincoln County are invited to participate in this valuable learning opportunity and to connect with other members of the local business community.

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a hike at Tracy Shore in South Bristol from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 9.  

Tracy Shore is owned by the town of South Bristol and managed in partnership with Coastal Rivers. A network of trails winds through coastal spruce forest, past a meandering brook and rocky outcroppings draped with ferns and moss, to a high overlook with sweeping views of the Damariscotta River estuary.  

As we approach the 2027 Bicentennial of the Pemaquid Point Light Station, the Friends of the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse is seeking volunteer docents dedicated to educating and engaging visitors about the rich history of the lighthouse and its Maine coastal surroundings. The Pemaquid Point Light Station is a historic treasure that dates back to 1827 and continues its nightly vigilance as a fully- functional United States Coast Guard Lighthouse.

Beginning on Wednesday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to noon. Instructor Cynthia Dias will lead “Introduction to Watercolor Painting,” a four-week class on Zoom.

This beginner’s course is for anyone who has ever wanted to learn the art of watercolor painting. It is also the perfect course for painters who want to brush up on their painting skills. Color theory, the blending of colors, brushstrokes, and amount of water to use are some of the topics covered. Before each class a Zoom invitation with an attached photo of the subject for the class will be sent.

The MathCounts team from the Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb participated in the state competition which coincided with Pi Day, March 14. The event was held at Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield. CTL qualified to participate by placing second at the regional competition in January.

The Russell Gymnasium at the Boothbay Region YMCA was full of motion, laughter, and cheers on Thursday, March 19, as more than three dozen young basketball players in grades 3 through 6 gathered for an evening of contests, food, and fun. Families filled the bleachers, young athletes lined up eagerly for their turns, and the sound of basketballs hitting the floor and swishing through the net echoed through the gym.

The Big Gray Rotary Club Barn opens for its sixth season on Saturday April 4 as sure a sign of spring as spring peepers and potholes. Be there to help us celebrate, 66 Montgomery Road, Boothbay Harbor from 8:30 to 11 a.m. But, dress warmly, the big gray barn has great bargains and hard to find items, but alas no heat. The current plan is to be open every Saturday from 8:30 to 11 selling furniture, collectibles, tools and household goods. It’s a lot of fun. You might get a chance to meet new people and take home a special treasure. And while you visit , ask us about the Rotary.

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, in partnership with the Maine Forest Service and Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District, will host a hands-on Live Staking Workshop on Thursday, April 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Coastal Rivers’ Salt Bay Farm in Damariscotta. 

Live staking is a natural, low-cost restoration technique that involves collecting cuttings from dormant trees and inserting them into the sides of streambanks in order to revegetate. These live stakes will grow into trees, stabilizing soil and improving habitat. 

After an overwhelming response to its debut event, the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, Boothbay Region Land Trust, and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences are thrilled to announce the return of "Within the Whale": the spring break edition on Saturday, April 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences at 60 Bigelow Drive, East Boothbay.