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.

Novel Jazz is returning to the Skidompha Public Library on Main Street in Damariscotta on Friday, June 19 from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

The band last visited Skidompha on the winter solstice in December, the longest night of the year. As we all know, it was a long winter, indeed, so the band is especially delighted to balance things out and play near the the summer solstice.

On June 15 at 7 p.m. Southport Town Hall, Captain Mark Colby will share details of the life of his seafaring family, from the time of the War of Independence, through the Civil War, the Old China Trade, to present day. The Colby family maritime history in the United States spans centuries. Area resident Captain Mark Colby has traced his family’s roots back to their arrival in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1630 aboard the Winthrop fleet.

We are excited to announce that Wiscasset Wormfest 2026 will be taking place June 11–14. This unique community celebration showcases the best of Wiscasset through local businesses, food, entertainment, family activities and a brand-new tradition—the inaugural Wormfest Inch by Inch 5K. Wormfest invites residents and visitors alike to experience four days of festivities designed to celebrate the spirit, creativity, and charm of Maine’s most beloved village.

An unforgettable night of champagne, oysters, extraordinary prizes and travel experiences, and community impact awaits on the coast of Maine. Tickets are officially on sale for Veggies to Table’s highly anticipated third annual Summer Gala & Auction, “To the Nines,” taking place Sunday, Aug. 9, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in East Boothbay.

A summer resident of the Boothbay region has notified the newspaper that “our summer network are receiving false Paperless Post invitations asking for personal information that makes the recipients vulnerable to being hacked."

A check of the Paperless Post website revealed the following:

The Boothbay Railway Village Museum launched its 62nd season over Memorial Day Weekend and is open weekends only until Father’s Day (June 21). The team is geared up and looking forward to welcoming visitors of all ages with another exciting lineup of vintage entertainment.

The Museum’s jam-packed event calendar begins this weekend.

Hall Funeral Home, Route 27, Boothbay will be hosting a Lunch and Learn event, “A Road Map to Peace of Mind: Understanding Funeral and End-of-Life Planning,” on Wednesday, June 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Presenting will be Michael Hall, owner and president of Hall Funeral Homes and Crematory, and attorney Jeff LaCourse, legal expert in estate planning. A free lunch will be provided.

The informative session will include thoughtful conversations about planning ahead with clarity, care and peace of mind.