The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor is delighted to welcome back pianist and composer Arsentiy Kharitonov on Saturday, July 11. Originally hailing from St. Petersburg but a longtime resident of the US,  he is a first-prize winner of the Franz Liszt International Piano Competition. After winning the Rachmaninov Competition as a young musician in Russia, he began his concert career with engagements throughout Europe, and now the USA.

Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation (BBHWP) is pleased to announce that the entire front face of the 168-foot north pier at the Eastside Waterfront Park is available for free daytime short-term docking for the 2026 summer season (3-hour maximum, other rules posted on dock signage).

Every Thursday, rain or shine, people gather at Boothbay Farmers' Market from 9 a.m. to noon. Under a large white tent near the entrance, visitors will find tables overflowing with fresh, locally grown produce from Goranson Farm.

Thank you to everyone who came to our movie event! And special shout outs to Harbor Theater and Lynn Thompson, Social Graze Charcuterie's Karen Jordan, Kathy, Reb and Perry from Colonial Maine Living History Association, Russ Pinkham and the folks at Pinkham's and everyone else who put the "fun" in fundraising. We hope you enjoyed it.

The heat wave arrived July 2 and one of the best ways to beat the humidity and burning sun around the Boothbay region is to jump into the ocean. At near high tide, Barrett’s Park in Boothbay Harbor was a popular place with kids and adults (as well as some dogs!). The time and temperature clock at The First read 93F but the heat index was certainly higher. According to one website, the ocean temperature was 59.4F. Think “cool” when you view this gallery – it might help!

Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts in Newcastle will welcome the public to its 31st annual Salad Days on Saturday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., continuing a Midcoast Maine tradition that brings together handmade ceramics, seasonal food, and community.

It’s been 26 years since photographer Robert Mitchell selected a dozen favorite photos and created his first Around Boothbay Harbor calendar, and now the 2027 edition is here. While this is an eminently practical wall calendar with plenty of room to keep track of dates and appointments, the pleasure comes from turning the pages and living each month with a stunning photo of our much-loved region.

A big night of blues is coming to the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on Friday, July 10. Harmonica ace James Montgomery has earned the “legendary” tag through a stellar career that spans five decades. Florida Music Hall of Fame Inductee Sean Chambers teams up with the Savoy Brown Rhythm Section, comprising Garnet Grimm on drums and Pat De Salvo on bass. Put them all together on one stage and musical magic is guaranteed to ensue!

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kyle Amergian as its new education director. Amergian will take the helm at Coastal Rivers’ Camp Mummichog summer day camp and lead the organization’s nature education programming in partnership with local schools.

The goal of Coastal Rivers’ nature education programs is to connect people with nature and promote a lifelong love of the outdoors by encouraging individuals to make their own discoveries through hands-on experiences.

The Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, along with the Maine Department of Marine Resources and Keepers of Burnt Island Light, are holding a free public event on Burnt Island on Tuesday, July 7 from 1 to 5 p.m.. It is part of a kickoff event for BHYC’s adult and kids racing.

The University of Rhode Island in Kingston, R.I. is pleased to announce that Hannah Abello of Edgecomb and Kari Blake of Boothbay have been named to its spring 2026 dean's list.

Are you ready for breakfast? Well, if it’s Sunday, breakfast is ready for you at the American Legion Hall in Boothbay.

On Aug. 1 and 2, the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) is hosting its annual bike-a-thon across Massachusetts, and Ella Seymour from Dresden will be among the more than 6,000 cyclists and 4,000 volunteers participating in the event to raise money for cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Boston, MA: "The Airwaves Belonged to the People: WBCN and The American Revolution" is coming to Maine. The acclaimed documentary chronicles the early days of the legendary Boston-based rock station that redefined radio’s relationship with its listeners and helped fuel the political, social, and cultural movements that transformed America in the late 1960's and early 1970's.

The film will screen at the Maine Film Center in Waterville, July 3-9, and at the Harbor Theater in Boothbay Harbor on July 8. For tickets and showtimes, please visit https://theamericanrevolution.fm/

The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) and the Keepers of Burnt Island Light are excited to welcome visitors back to Burnt Island Light for another memorable summer season. However, due to a slight delay in the completion of the island's new public dock, Burnt Island will remain closed to visitors through July 6, with public access beginning Tuesday, July 7.

Saturday, July 11