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AT HARBOR THEATER WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY ONLY
Harbor Theater

 

MARY OLIVER: SAVED BY THE BEAUTY OF THE WORLD (Documentary | 60 minutes) at Harbor Theater this week.

 

Mary Oliver believed that paying close attention to the natural world could transform the way we live. Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World explores the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of one of America’s most beloved poets, whose

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8/15/26 Felted Sea Critter Workshop
Southport General Store & Barn

Are you ready to bring something fun and whimsical into your space? Come spend a morning crafting an adorable Needle Felted Sea Creature or two! You will learn how to use felting needles to condense wool fibers into soft sea sculptures. This class will cover the basics of Needle Felting, including understanding barbed needles, angling, and

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8/12/26 Fused Glass Workshop
Southport General Store & Barn
Create your own fused glass trivet in this fun, hands-on workshop!

Wednesday, August 12
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Instructor Kathy Faass, an artist, designer, and educator with more than 35 years of experience, will guide you through the basics of glass fusion, including how to safely cut and arrange glass to create a colorful, functional trivet
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Navigating Mid Coast Maine

 

Navigating Mid Coast Maine:

covers the basics of navigation and trip planning while taking you to the far corners of the Boothbay area. Our instructors have hundreds of hours cruising the waters covered in this course as recreational boaters and on Coast Guard Auxiliary patrols. They are certified CG Auxiliary Small Boat Coxswains and Boat Crew

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Watch the Video: Spotlight on Harbor Theater for August 2026
Boothbay Region TV & Media Center
See what is on offer in August at the Harbor Theater
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Last Fridays Mini Art Market at Southport General Store THIS Friday
Southport General Store & Barn

Join us at Southport General Store THIS Friday for our LAST FRIDAYS Mini Art Market in our courtyard. We are celebrating Maine’s incredible makers, artists, and craftspeople.

Browse a curated collection of artisan, Maine-made wares, meet local creators, and discover one-of-a-kind treasures you won’t find anywhere else. From handcrafted goods and

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New Vintage Diving Exhibit Unveiled at Sail, Power, & Steam Museum
Sail Power & Steam Museum

 

Rockland -  The Sail, Power, & Steam Museum (SPSM) has unveiled a new Diving Exhibit, now open to the public at the museum at 75 Mechanic St., Rockland, Maine. 

 

This unique exhibit was most recently part of The Diving Locker, a scuba diving museum, located in Gloucester, Massachusetts, owned and operated by Mr. Paul Harling. Mr. Harling donated

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Sign Up for Paddlepalooza 2026
Boothbay Region TV & Media Center
Proceeds to benefit the Boothbay Sea and Science Center's Scholarship Program
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July Lincoln County Real Estate Update
Newcastle Realty

 

Maine's housing market reached another milestone in June, with Realtors reporting a record-high median sales price for single-family existing homes. According to Maine Listings, 1,156 homes were sold statewide during the month—a 7.31% increase compared to June 2025. The median sales price climbed to an all-time high of $436,000, representing a 2

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Fused Glass Workshop THIS Wednesday!
Southport General Store & Barn

Come get creative with us!

Join Kathy Faass for a Fused Glass Workshop and design your own beautiful Wind Chime! Perfect for adding a colorful touch indoors or outdoors.

Each glass piece is created individually during class, then Kathy will assemble your finished wind chime using chain after the glass has been kiln-fired. Your completed project will

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Join the Women On The Water Team at the Midcoast Sailing Center Each Friday for Evening Sailing  
Sail Power & Steam Museum

 

FROM:             Greg Bailey, Executive Director

                        director@sailpowersteammuseum.org

DATE:             July 27, 2026

RE:                  Meet the Women on the Water Team

 

Join the Women On The Water Team at the Midcoast Sailing Center each Friday

for Evening Sailing

 

Rockland – Meet Capt. Leigh Anne Mumford and her first

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RIGHT WHALE EVENT AT HARBOR THEATER
Harbor Theater

 

Join us at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 26th for a special documentary, “The Right Whale: Tales of Resilience and Hope” (54 minutes), followed by a discussion with the filmmakers Cheryl and Nick Dean and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences Senior Research Scientist Nick Record.

“The Right Whale: Tales of Resilience and Hope” celebrates the enigmatic

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SINGER/SONGWRITER SCOTTIE DERAPS PERFORMS SUNDAY JULY 26th 5-8 AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR
Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Join us Sunday, July 26th at 727 Ocean Sunset Bar in East Boothbay when singer/songwriter Scottie DeRaps performs from 5-8PM.  New to the 727 music family, Scottie delights audiences all over Midcoast Maine.  Come give him a listen!  Happy Hour daily from 3-5pm. Reservations recommended. www.smugglerscoveinn.com

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Fused Glass Wind Chime Workshop!
Southport General Store & Barn

Come get creative with us at The Barn in Southport!

Join Kathy Faass for a Fused Glass Workshop and design your own beautiful Wind Chime! Perfect for adding a colorful touch indoors or outdoors. Each glass piece is created individually during class, then Kathy will assemble your finished wind chime using chain after the glass has been kiln-fired

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Poundstone!! On The Strand Theatre's Stage August 21!
The Strand Theatre

FRIDAY, August 21 at 7:30pm

Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend!  She regularly plays theaters across the country, hosts a weekly comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me. She

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Watch the Video: Boothbay Harbor's Drone Show 2026
Boothbay Region TV & Media Center
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Welcome to the Boothbay region, sailors.
Southport General Store & Barn
Welcome to the Boothbay region, sailors.

Whether you’re gearing up for race day or winding down afterward, Southport General Store has everything you need.

Explore our incredible selection of Maine-made beers, ciders, seltzers, and canned cocktails. Our house-made Cranberry-Walnut Chicken Salad Wraps are the perfect racing fuel for team
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3RD Annual COCKTAILS & CHROME Event: Tickets On Sale Now!
Boothbay Railway Village Museum

Join the Railway Village Museum for the 3rd Annual Cocktails & Chrome event on Saturday, August 29 -- a community-wide gala in celebration and support of Maine's automotive heritage.

This one-of-a-kind event will feature a lobster bake, silent auction, tours of the Antique Auto Museum, music by the Don Campbell Band, dancing, and of course

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Camden Opera House Blue Café presents American Idol finalist Jonny Brenns
Camden Opera House

On Wednesday,  July 22 at 7:30pm: the Camden Opera House Blue Café presents: Jonny Brenns 

Jonny Brenns is a storyteller known for emotionally grounded songwriting and a powerful live vocal presence. A Top 14 finalist on American Idol, he built an independent audience with over 40 million streams across 3 releases, while also writing for Universal

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Free Film! Andre, The Seal Who Came Home at the Camden Opera House
Camden Opera House

 

Sunday, July 19 at 3:00pm, the Camden Opera House presents: Andre, The Seal Who Came Home. This is a free film! 

A documentary film from PBS - "The Seal Who Came Home" is the true story of Andre, a two-day-old wild harbor seal who, in 1961, was rescued from certain death by Harry Goodridge, an arborist from Rockport, Maine. Over the next 25

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Make a Felted Sea Critter at Southport general Store's Workshop

8/15/26 Felted Sea Critter Workshop

Southport General Store & Barn
Make a Fused Glass Trivet at our next workshop!

8/12/26 Fused Glass Workshop

Southport General Store & Barn
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AT HARBOR THEATER WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY ONLY

Harbor Theater
Watch the Video: Spotlight on Harbor Theater for August 2026

Watch the Video: Spotlight on Harbor Theater for August 2026

Boothbay Region TV & Media Center
Mini Art Market at Southport General Store

Last Fridays Mini Art Market at Southport General Store THIS Friday

Southport General Store & Barn
A homemade Clam Shell Diving Contraption (circa early 19th century), used in  1947 by diver Paul Harling. (SPSM photo)

New Vintage Diving Exhibit Unveiled at Sail, Power, & Steam Museum

Sail Power & Steam Museum
Sign Up for Paddlepalooza 2026

Sign Up for Paddlepalooza 2026

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Fused Glass Wind Chime Workshop

Fused Glass Workshop THIS Wednesday!

Southport General Store & Barn

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