With 46 years in the computer industry, Dan Downing has lots of expertise to share and he's been doing just that, offering his time at the Community Center for the past three weeks. On Sept. 2, 9 and 16, Downing gave advice to those looking for help with questions about using technology. 

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is thrilled to announce the creation of the Muscongus Pond Preserve, a 34-acre property in Bremen generously donated by siblings Nancy and John Dean. This gift ensures the protection of water quality and honors their parents' long-held wish to see the family’s land conserved for future generations. 

Good-bye summer, hello fall!

Given this wonderful summer like weather we are enjoying, it seemed wrong to be switching our summer to fall and winter clothes, but the calendar dictates otherwise.

Boothbay Harbor's First United Methodist Church held an open house Saturday, Sept. 13 inviting community members in to celebrate the completion of the church's much needed upgrades and repairs.

The Boothbay Region Historical Society is holding its annual cheddar cheese sale.

Two-year reserve cheddar from Pineland Farms wrapped and weighed is available at $19 per pound.

Pre-orders are being taken until Sept. 18.

The sun reflecting off restored auto bodies was nearly blinding Sept. 11 as enthusiasts from across the country filled the field at Boothbay Railway Village Museum (BRV) for Classic Car Club of America’s “Mainely-A-CARavan.” Showcasing classic cars from 1915 to 1948, the week-long event has seen the group traveling up and down the Maine coast, with Boothbay being one of the pit stops.  

There were about 50 cars and over 100 people in attendance, who all got to enjoy a catered lunch provided by Shannon’s Unshelled.

It's time for the third annual fundraiser for childhood cancer at Heads of the Harbor.

According to the National Cancer Institute, it is estimated that over 9,550 new cases of childhood cancer will be diagnosed in children between birth and age 14.

Craig Ferguson will perform in his only Maine appearance at The Waldo Theatre on Friday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m.

Ferguson is a multiple Grammy nominee, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, producer, director, and comedian with a diverse career that encompasses film, television and the stage. He is a New York Times bestselling author and has recorded numerous standup specials for Netflix, Epix, Comedy Central and Amazon.

Along with school back in session and temperatures cooling down, another key sign that fall is coming is Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens' annual Gardens Aglow ticket launch. From September 10, Aglow fans can snap up their preferred dates for this year's seasonal spectacular.

With recent national FEMA changes, local action is becoming increasingly important in emergency and disaster response. Is your household truly ready? Take charge of your safety this National Preparedness Month by joining Boothbay Region Emergency Management Director John Oakes at 6 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Boothbay Fire Station (911 Wiscasset Road) for a free, practical community talk on disaster preparedness. 

A spaghetti dinner and raffle drawings to raise money for an Edgecomb mother and son who lost everything in a house fire, will be held Saturday, Sept. 13, 4 to 6 p.m., at the Edgecomb Community Church, 15 Cross Point Road, Edgecomb.

The dinner will also include salad, garlic bread, dessert and drink. Donations only. There will be donated raffle items.

Contact Jennifer Manson at 207-350-0429 for more information or if you would like to donate a raffle item.

Lifelong learning has been shown by many research studies to fight cognitive decline in our senior citizens across all socio-economic strata. 

Coastal Senior College (CSC) has served elder education in Lincoln and Knox counties for nearly a quarter of a century. Once again, the College launches its broad roster of courses for the fall 2025 semester — some live, some on Zoom —during the week of Sept. 16–19.

The Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor has announced it will launch a Capital Campaign this year to renovate the Sanctuary. The campaign, “Prepare the Way, A Sanctuary for All,” will address accessibility, hearing assistance, emergency evacuation, and enhance online worship and hybrid meetings, creating a multi-use space for worship, concerts, and other events. 

Another successful Sunrise Lighthouse Photography cruise is in the books and we have the photos to show for it. Nearly 20 individuals were aboard the vessel Balmy Days out of Pier 8 to attend the annual cruise for the unique opportunity to see and photography the area lighthouses. Captain Bill Campbell took us out to get the very best look angles to allow everyone aboard to make their best shots of the lighthouses.

The chips may have been down for some, but the spirits were high Aug. 31 as Boothbay Harbor Country Club transformed into a casino for the second year as part of Action for Animals Maine’s (AFAM) annual summer fundraiser. Over 150 attendees enjoyed a full spread catered by the country club, a popcorn bar donated by Coastal Maine Popcorn, and game tables run by Casino Productions.  

The First United Methodist Church of Boothbay Harbor will host a community open house on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon to celebrate the capital improvements that have been completed over the last two years.

One show only!

On Sunday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m., join us to celebrate some interesting community members in this exclusive free screening of Peter Southwick’s video series. Known as “Route 27 South,” the series, some episodes of which have been shown on BRTV in recent years, has recently been compiled for the big screen by Harbor Theater’s Technical Director Robert Jordan.