In addition to the opportunity to enroll in a variety of classes each term, Coastal Senior College members may participate in free activities on Mondays. “Mystery Mondays” meets on the first Monday of each month, from October to June, at 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Zoom.

A New York City 12-year-old has turned his passion for chess into one for helping others. Raza Patel and his family spend their summers in the Boothbay region. A good deal of Raza's time is spent at the local library. Raza is an avid reader and a master chess player.

Tuna are being caught and the first boat to land one in the fifth annual Boothbay Harbor Tuna Challenge at Carousel Marina has a big jump on the field of boats participating as far as the heaviest tuna category is concerned.

Rolling Stone, with captain Alan Dugas, out of Yarmouth, landed a 914-pound tuna early Wednesday morning, the first day of the four-day tournament (Sept. 2, 3, 6 and 7).

Veggies to Table raised an extraordinary $319,106 at its annual To the Nines auction and gala on Aug. 9, bringing the community together in support of its mission to help end hunger.

On Tuesday, Sept. 8, festive season fans can start to purchase tickets and plan their fall and winter activities, starting with Maine’s favorite: Gardens Aglow. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens invites guests to “Gather, Glow, and Celebrate” with this year’s “Gathered in Maine” theme.

The Waldo thinks you won’t be able to help falling in love with Dan Fontaine and the Memphis Sun Mafia’s tribute to Elvis: Viva Las Elvis on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 4 p.m. Dan and his award-winning band will be singing all the hits of "The King!" 

In addition to the opportunity to enroll in a variety of classes each term, Coastal Senior College members may participate in free activities, one of which is the series of Fall Walks. The first Fall Walk will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the National Audubon Society’s Hog Island Camp in Bremen, on Muscongus Bay.

Charles and Elaine Fossett Rittershaus of Sprucewold and Malden, Massachusetts recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug. 28, 1976 in an ecumenical service in Boothbay Harbor at the United Methodist Church by the Reverend James Smith and Father Thomas Lee.

The public is invited to experience one of Maine’s iconic coastal landmarks during Maine Open Lighthouse Day at Burnt Island Light on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hosted with support from Balmy Days Cruises, the event offers visitors an opportunity to step ashore and explore the historic Burnt Island lighthouse property while enjoying live music and a festive day on the Maine coast.

Throughout the event, guests can tour the Burnt Island lighthouse tower and keeper’s house, gaining a closer look at the history and character of this treasured maritime landmark.

About the bluegrass band Chicken Wire Empire, a reviewer said, "These musicians must enjoy what they do because their joy translates through their instruments." Hailing from Wisconsin, the band has partnered with dozens of artists from all corners of the bluegrass genre, from Sam Bush and Peter Rowan to Vince Herman and Keller Williams. Their forthcoming album features guest appearances from Grammy-winning artists Jerry Douglas and Kyle Tuttle.

A Maine tradition for radio enthusiasts since the 1980s returns to the Windsor Fairgrounds Saturday morning, Sept. 12

A beautiful and meaningful memorial plaque. An unforgettable gentleman who offered his time and patience to a small coastal community and sadly passed in 2020. An appreciative, close-knit summer neighborhood. A dedication ceremony in 2021. And, then, the disappearance of this lovingly engraved nameplate marking Pete Yesmentes’ commitment to this area … the Pete’s Landing plaque was gone.

Hump day Wednesday, Aug. 26. Why not enjoy a gorgeous view while sitting at the picnic tables at West Boothbay Harbor’s Department of Marine Resources. Better than sitting and eating at your desk! Maybe tomorrow is your day. Summer isn’t over. Enjoy the vista while it’s still with us.

Many people communicate by text every day. But many don't realize that in a real emergency, texting 9-1-1 is also an option when calling isn't safe or possible. 

A little bit of Nashville is coming to the Maine coast this September when rising country artist Cam Shelton headlines Hearty Roots’ Hootenanny: Ho-Down Southern Social at Glidden Point Oyster Farms in Edgecomb.

The family-friendly fundraiser will take place Thursday, Sept. 3, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., bringing together live country music, oysters, a Southern-style pig roast and the Midcoast community in support of Hearty Roots’ work with young people across Lincoln County.

First National Bank is proud to announce the winners of its 19th annual Customer Photo Calendar Contest. Fifteen color photographs have been chosen from hundreds of entries, and each winning photographer will be awarded a $150 cash prize. The images will appear in the Bank’s 2027 desk calendar, tide calendar and wall calendar, which will be available to customers in all offices of First National Bank by mid-November.

Sunday Aug. 23, Brady's, along with Brad Drummond and members of the VFW Post 2197 in Topsham, hosted an event to bring awareness to the Maine Paws for Veterans. This worthwhile group pairs rescue dogs with veterans suffering from PTSD and other injuries suffered during their tours of duty.

Long Branch headlines the Wiscasset Art Walk on Thursday, Aug. 27, along with live music in galleries and pubs, and so much more to entertain visitors. Making a repeat sidewalk performance, the country/bluegrass/rock n’ roll sounds of Nanci Stein, Bill Donovan, and John Fabreau, playing as Long Branch, create the outdoor ambiance for a great evening of active strolling.