Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is excited to announce the opening of a brand-new 950-foot ADA-accessible trail at Castner Brook Community Forest in Damariscotta. Constructed this fall, the trail begins at Piper Mill Road and offers an inviting shaded pathway through the woods to Castner Brook.

Monday, Nov. 10 is the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps!Marines, and those who served with us, will again be gathering at Brady’s restaurant to celebrate this historic occasion.The celebration will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and the traditional cake cutting will occur at 3 p.m. proudly by the oldest and youngest Marines present. There will be videos, lots of discussion, a surprise for all and most importantly, camaraderie unique to Marines!

Are you a veteran, active duty service member or veteran’s spouse or family member? If yes, then please let the Rotary Club and the High School Rotary Interact Club thank you for your dedication and service at the 20th anniversary of the annual Rotary Club Veterans Appreciation Dinner held this year on Thursday, Nov 13, at 6 p.m. at the Rotary Club in Boothbay Harbor. It is a fun and totally free evening dedicated to you, our country's veterans, active duty service members and family.

Friday night under the lights on the final home football game of the 2025 season for the Boothbay Region Seahawks. Here are some scenes before and during the game.

Boothbay Region Fire Auxiliary will be hosting its third annual drive thru event before the Gardens Aglow community night on Friday, Nov.14, from 4 to 6 p.m. Stay in your warm car while we bring your freshly prepared meal to you.

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!

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Coastal Rivers is offering a start-to-finish guide pack basket-making class on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Denny Conservation and Education Center at Round Top Farm in Damariscotta. This class is for all ability levels, from beginner on up.

Oct. 25 and Oct. 26

Join the BRHS Class of 2026 on a Spooky Halloween Wilderness Walk and Family Movie to raise funds for Project Graduation. 5-8 p.m., at the BRHS tennis courts. $5 admission. Snacks and treats available. Fun for all ages!

Midcoast Conservancy will be hosting an outdoor gear sale - featuring used cross-country skis, boots, and poles, snowshoes, and mountain and fat tire bikes - on Nov. 21 and 22, at their Hidden Valley Nature Center, 131 Egypt Road, Jefferson.

Viles Arboretum and the Children’s Discovery Museum are teaming up once again to host the Trail of Treats and Discovery, a family-friendly fall adventure like no other, on Saturday Oct. 25 at Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital Street in Augusta.

The towns of Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor are seeking input from residents, workers, business owners, students, and visitors to help shape a forward-looking economic development strategy.

In collaboration with RCAP Solutions, a nonprofit specializing in rural community and economic development, the towns have launched a community-wide survey to gather insights and ideas directly from those who live, work, and spend time in the region. The goal is to ensure future economic development efforts align with community values and priorities.

A nature journaling workshop is being offered at the Edgecomb Community Church on Sunday, Nov. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. Kids ages 10 and older are encouraged to join with a parent or caring adult for this two-hour outdoor adventure. During this workshop you will explore nature and your power of observation, while exploring your senses, practicing awareness and understanding about how to take that information and put it into a nature journal using words and sketches.

"Into the Woods," by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, opens in the Poe Theater at Lincoln Academy this weekend, as Lincoln Academy and Heartwood Theater continue a 23-year string of collaborative theater projects, joining resources to provide students an outstanding opportunity for a fully produced musical.

Halloween, on a Friday? Is it Christmas?! Pretty much! Gather on the Library Lawn for the equivalent of Paris Fashion Week in Boothbay Harbor.

So is it Christmas, or fashion week?

Neither! It’s the World’s Best Halloween Parade on Friday, Oct. 31. The parade departs at 4 p.m. from Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library.

Warm cider will be served by our friends at the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce. Downtown businesses will regale paraders with sugar and spice.

The non-profit Lighthouse Education and Nautical Studies (LENS)’s first annual Treasure Hunt dug up $2,500 worth of riches to fund experiential learning opportunities for the Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98 school system.

"Experience-learning is second to none. That's the best learning that exists,” said LENS Founder Elaine Jones.  

The Center for Teaching and Learning, a Pre-K–8 independent school in Edgecomb, will hold an open house on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. All members of the midcoast community are cordially invited to tour the school, meet the faculty, and ask questions about the program. We welcome families with children of all ages to attend and learn about the school. Currently, CTL has openings in grades 1-4 for 2025-26, and openings in grades Pre-K–7 for 2026-27. 

"The Lost Boys" released in 1987, is the second full-length selection by The Cinema Clubhouse, being shown at the Harbor Theater at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19. Runtime: (1 hour and 37 minutes). Free!

Movie goers receive a score / ratings card. There will be a post-open mic discussion.

For more information, follow The Cinema Clubhouse on Facebook and Instagram

Surrounded by the sun and old friends, the Boothbay Region High School Class of 2026 started off their senior celebrations! Early on Friday, Oct. 3, seniors gathered at the Southport Town Landing to watch the sunrise. With a hearty breakfast of fresh-baked goods generously donated by the Southport General Store, they huddled together in the cold and enjoyed the morning light.