The Novel Jazz Septet will be returning to the Skidompha Public Library for what they are affectionately calling, “The Great Pumpkin Jam,” on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. during the Pumpkinfest weekend. They will be playing an evening of jazz out of the Great American Songbook, with tunes befitting the fall season.  Proceeds will benefit Skidompha and its Little Food Pantry. 

Plan to park at The Lincoln Home for the Pumpkinfest festivities! The $20 fee collected directly benefits The Lincoln Home Resident Assistance fund.

Located at 22 River Road, Newcastle, The Lincoln Home is a non-profit assisted living community that supports a vibrant lifestyle for seniors, and our Lincoln County community.

Pumpkinfest activites are an easy walk from the field. Parking will be available, cash only, from Friday, Oct. 10 through Monday, Oct. 13. All cars must be out by 7 p.m. each day, no overnight parking or pets in cars allowed.  

Join apple enthusiast, Ron Ross, for an engaging talk on what it takes to plan, plant, and ultimately pick apples from your own tree(s) at the next meeting of the Boothbay Region Garden Club! Topics will include selecting appropriate apple varieties, locating and preparing the site, planting and caring for young trees. The meeting is on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at approximately 2:30 p.m. at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church (32 Emery Lane, Boothbay Harbor).  The public is invited to join us for refreshments which will be served at 1:30 p.m. 

In celebration of Pumpkinfest, Lincoln County Historical Association will present a special demonstration of  the work of the colonial cooper on Oct. 11 and 12 between noon and 4 p.m. at the Chapman-Hall House at 270 Main St. in Damariscotta.  

It took some serious muscle—and plenty of laughs—as growers Jimmy Jellison (AKAPumpkin Spice) , Irma and son Joe Hackett with help from the crew delivered four giant pumpkins around town. One rumbled off to Mitchell Art Studio on Route 27, two others rolled up to the YMCA, and a fourth settled in at the grammar school. These orange heavyweights aren’t just for show. In the coming days, Morgan Mitchell, YMCA and grammar school children will turn them into works of Halloween art. Keep your eyes peeled—soon these pumpkins will be sporting spooky, silly, and spectacular new looks.

Boothbay Railway Village Museum (BRVM) served up a day full of fall fun Sept. 27 at its annual Family Harvest Day event.  

The Village Green was full of activity as children bumped along in a barrel train ride pulled by a vintage 1930s tractor, played lawn games, painted miniature pumpkins, or got their own faces painted.   

Boothbay Baptist Church, Route 27/Wiscasset Road, Boothbay is holding a free Harvest Fest on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be games, food and activities.

The food will include fried dough, apple crisp, popcorn, sno cones, Italian sausage subs, hambergers and hot dogs.

Games and activities will include an obstacle course, various games and an apple cider press.

The event will be held rain or shine.

The Boothbay Railway Village is pleased to welcome First Responders and their families to an appreciation weekend on Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5. In gratitude for their selfless service and commitment to community, the museum will offer free admission to all First Responders and their families for the entire weekend. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and train rides are offered on the hour from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The museum is open to all others at regular admission. Ticket information is available at RailwayVillage.org.

Peter Russell of Cumberland and East Boothbay was recently honored for more than 40 years of “distinguished service in human resources, leadership development, and organizational strategy,” by Coastal Counties Workforce, Inc.

Russell, son of Win Russell of East Boothbay and the late Ingeborg Russell, is a graduate of Maine Maritime Academy with a degree in marine engineering and a minor in industrial management.

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Mark your calendar! The Boothbay Region Historical Society will hold its popular Cheese and Treats fundraiser at the museum on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. until sold out.

In addition to a variety of delicious baked goods, the society is pleased to offer a special two-year Reserve Cheddar cheese from Maine producer Pineland Farms Dairy. This classic cheddar cheese has been aged for full flavor. $19 a pound. Stock up for special occasions!

“Democracy is not a spectator sport. Learning is not a spectator sport. It's active!” – Robert Reich in “The Last Class”

On Monday evening, Oct. 6 at 6, Harbor Theater presents its autumn Members Free Event with a special invitation to area educators to join us with free admission to “The Last Class" (2025) with a run time of 1 hour, 11 minutes.

The Boothbay Region Fire Auxiliary would like to thank all those who supported its concession stand at the Aug. 23 Southport Fire Department’s auction. $1,000 was raised to benefit the Auxiliary.

The Auxiliary uses its funds to support the Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Southport, and Edgecomb Fire Departments. Many thanks to the volunteers who made this possible, as well as to Pinkham’s Seafood, T & D Variety, Hannaford, Baker’s Way, Jennifer Sledge, and Ed and Candie Crocker, for their generous (and tasty!) contributions.

"It's a special day when you're with American veterans," guest speaker Brigadier General (Ret) William Leszczynski said at Charles E. Sherman American Legion Post Sept. 20. "Quilts of Appreciation" recognizes military veterans by presenting each with a handmade quilt. 

Peek into the nooks and crannies of Castle Tucker on the final Behind Closed Doors tour of the season Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.  Whether you are a first time or repeat visitor, there is something new to see on this leisurely in-depth tour that includes rooms not included on the general tour. This unique mansion is entirely authentic, filled with the original furnishings and decoration of the Tucker family who lived here for over 140 years.