United Way of Mid Coast Maine is extending an invitation to the community to join them at their 2026 annual meeting on Wednesday, June 24 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Bowdoin College.

Be sure to attend the St. Giles Episcopal Church Fair Saturday, July 25, under the tall pines on the church grounds in Jefferson. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a live auction at 11 a.m.

Over the last year I have discovered that working in the St. Andrews Thrift Shop is a magical place. Not because you open a bag and find a beautiful piece of vintage or high end clothing or uncurl bubble wrap and discover a vintage piece of milk glass or a sterling 925 Pitcher. Yes, those are indeed wonderful St. Claus/birthday gift-like moments.

Join the Lincoln Festival Chorus on Monday, June 15 at 7 p.m. Registration time: 6:15-6:55 p.m. Rehearsals are every Monday at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor located at 125 Townsend Ave. Membership dues are $40 per person, no charge for students.

Dr. Benjamin Franklin: “John (Adams), really. You talk as if independence were the rule. It's never been done before. No colony has ever broken from the parent stem in the history of the world.” – “1776”

As our nation prepares for the 250th anniversary of the vote on, and signing, of the Declaration of Independence July 4, the Community Center and Harbor Theater have a special event planned for the patriot in all of us.

Registration for the annual Maine Coastal Cleanup, an annual volunteer-driven initiative to clean debris from Maine’s coastal shores and waterfront communities organized by the Maine Coastal Program, is open now through Aug. 21, 2026. The 2026 Maine Coastal Cleanup will take place Sept. 5-19.

The Church of All Saints by-the-Sea is looking forward to welcoming worshipers and seekers of all faiths to our 120th summer worship season beginning on Sunday, June 21. This historic chapel was consecrated in July 1906 and has occupied a sacred space on Southport Island and served as a spiritual home for many in our community for generations. The Episcopal service of Holy Communion will be celebrated at 8 and 10 a.m. each Sunday through Sept. 13. People of all faiths are welcome to attend. 

So I cracked open a fresh bottle of Maine maple syrup, produced by a friend of mine who lives about 45 minutes away in the woods. That’s about as authentic as you can get. Ayuh.

Anywho, as I proceeded to pour the golden syrup on my oatmeal I noticed a stickah on the jug: “Produced in a Bird Friendly Environment.”

“Well,” I thought. “I guess so. He lives in the woods for cryin’ out loud.” I guess the idea of a marketing stickah from my friend kinda roiled my sensibilities a tad. What would a non-bird friendly environment look like, anyways?

The Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club is hosting its second annual Marine Swap (Flea Market) on Sunday, June 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the parking lot. Tables can be provided or bring your own. Clear out your gear, find hidden gems, and make some cash! We expect lots of cool gear! There’s no fee to participate, and you keep 100% of what you sell. You must man your table or space, no dropping off items.

Mid-Coast Audubon announces their annual membership meeting on Friday, June 26, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Salt Bay Farm, 110 Belvedere Road, Damariscotta.

Join us for our second annual Summer Read! This exciting community-wide summer book club encourages the Boothbay region to read the same book during the summer, then gather to discuss it with other community members.

Every Tuesday and Thursday after school during the month of May, the "May Movers" hit the trail behind the elementary school. This group of runners, composed of students in grades 1-4, runs over a mile and then plays structured games such as Sharks and Minnows, What Time Is It, Mr. Fox, and Red Light, Green Light. The club was started last year as an after-school activity to get kids outside and active. Since its inception, the group has doubled in size, now boasting 53 participants.

 On June 2, family and friends gathered to cheer on our second annual Fun Run. 

From floral bouquets, fresh strawberries and breakfast sandwiches straight from the grill, attendees were spoiled for choice June 4 at Boothbay Farmers' Market. The market is on Boothbay Common every Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon until Oct. 21.  

Last year, Boothbay joined the Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets to make it easier for people to use SNAP/EBT to shop for fresh, local foods, while also absorbing expenses on the farmers' end.