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GIVE THE GIFT OF BETTER/SAFE BOATING!
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Boating Courses (Zoom/in-person)

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an introduction to avoiding emergencies and what to do if they occur.

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satisfies most state boater ed requirements, including Maine. Completing the course can also lower boat insurance

 Navigating Mid Coast Maine:

learn how to use charts

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LOCAL TOWNS SPONSOR FREE HOLIDAY FILM
Harbor Theater

On Saturday, December 20 at 2:00 p.m., the Towns of Southport, Boothbay Harbor, and Boothbay are sponsors for the holiday classic “Elf” (2003, PG, 1h 37m). Admission to the film is free, along with a free large popcorn per family.

Buddy (Will Ferrell) was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among

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FINAL WEEKEND OF NORTH POLE EXPRESS
Boothbay Railway Village Museum

EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC!

Limited tickets available for the final weekend.  Tickets and information at RailwayVillage.org

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Help feed our friends & neighbors in Knox County
MCH Making Community Happen

Meals on Wheels is the only nationwide community-based network dedicated to ending senior hunger. But demand continues to rise in midcoast Maine, which is why we're counting on generous supporters like you. You are a key to helping Meals on Wheels serve more seniors. Bring joy to a senior this year. Your gift today delivers more than a meal. It

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On Palatine Hill
The Waldo Theatre

TICKETS HERE. 

On Palantine Hill is a local, independent short film written and directed by recent Lincoln Academy graduate Elias Bassett '25. The film includes the work of many current and former LA students. It premiered this past summer at the Lincoln Theater and will be screening at The Waldo for a holiday screening. Elias and friends will be

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Waldo After Dark: Eyes Wide Shut
The Waldo Theatre

TICKETS HERE. 

Stanley Kubrick's daring last film is a bracing psychosexual journey, a riveting suspense tale and a career milestone for stars Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman as a wealthy Manhattan couple whose marriage unravels after a Christmas party. Cruise plays a doctor who plunges into an erotic foray that threatens his marriage — and may

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Heather Pierson Trio: "Charlie Brown Christmas"
The Waldo Theatre

TICKETS HERE. 

In their annual December offering, The Heather Pierson Trio performs the entirety of the ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ album as recorded by the Vince Guaraldi Trio, as well as other Guaraldi compositions and holiday favorites. The musical score for ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’, composed by the late Vince Guaraldi and first broadcast in

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Earl's Eats, Elliott & Elliott Hosting Community Lunch!!
Brady’s

Are you ready for it?!?!?! Rich Elliott is co-sponsoring Community Lunch and has Earl Brewer (of Earl's Eats Instagram fame)doing all the cooking so we KNOW this is going to be an amazing lunch. Earl has an elite team of seasoned professionals lined up to help him pull off this extravaganza and if you aren't here Monday you are missing out!!

We

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WATCH THE GAME: Varsity Basketball - Boothbay Seahawks vs Spruce Mountain Phoenix
Boothbay Region TV & Media Center
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Welcoming a New Co-Owner to the Allen Team
Allen Insurance and Financial

Ashley Rackliff has joined Allen Insurance and Financial as a Client Service Associate in the company’s personal insurance division.

Rackliff brings a strong background in customer service and management, with prior experience in banking, hospitality and retail leadership. Ashley holds an associate degree in business administration and is

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The Mallett Brothers Band w/ Chris Ross
Camden Opera House

TMBB returns to Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St., for another Toboggan Nationals weekend show! New England favorites range from alt-country to Americana, country, jam and roots rock. Chris Ross, another Maine treasure with a passionate following, will open the night. Reserved seat tickets are $27 in advance/$30 day-of-show, at camdenoperahouse.com

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Rockin' in the New Year at the Rockport Opera House
Rockport Opera House
Rockin' in the New Year with The Right Track

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - 7:00 PM EST

Rockport is the place to be on December 31st. Let’s Celebrate Together and Ring in the New Year in Style… Your $40 ticket is all inclusive for Dinner and Dancing.  

After a fabulous fireworks display at the Harbor, First Night Festivities in Rockport will

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Palatine Hill
The Waldo Theatre

On Palantine Hill is a local, independent short film written and directed by recent Lincoln Academy graduate Elias Bassett '25. The film includes the work of many current and former LA students. It premiered this past summer at the Lincoln Theater and will be screening at The Waldo for a holiday screening. Elias and friends will be joining us for

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New Hope Midcoast: A Message From Our Executive Director
New Hope Midcoast

After seven incredible years with New Hope Midcoast, I will be stepping down from my role as Executive Director as of Dec. 10.  It has been the honor of my career to work alongside such a dedicated and mission-driven staff and board. Together, we navigated intense moments of change and growth, including the early days of the pandemic, when we

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12/17 Yarn Swap in Southport!
Southport General Store & Barn

Wednesday, December 17th from 2-4pm in the dining room of the Southport General Store 

This week the Southport Knitting Group is hosting a stash-liberating, joy-sparking yarn swap! Bring one skein from your collection (bonus points if it still has the label and isn’t covered in cookie crumbs). We’ll put all the yarn treasures on the table and draw

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A Timeless Southport Bungalow Above Cozy Harbor
Newcastle Realty

Tucked into the heart of Southport Island, 461 Hendricks Hill Road offers the kind of charm and sense of place that’s becoming increasingly rare along the Maine coast. Crossing one of the few remaining swing bridges instantly sets the tone, welcoming you into a close-knit island community where time moves a little slower. Built in 1914 as the

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FREE CHRISTMAS FILM AT HARBOR THEATER
Harbor Theater

On Sunday, December 14 at 2:00 p.m., the United Methodist Churches of East Boothbay and Southport invite everyone to join them for “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” (2024, 1h 39m). Admission to the movie is free, and everyone receives free popcorn and sodas! As a part of the event, we will accept donations of non-perishable food items for the

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Community Lunch to benefit BRHS Children's Fund 12/15
Brady’s

Monday December 15th, BBH Community Lunch, hosted by Norm's Used Car will benefit BRHS Children's Fund. Come by and have a great meal and if possible toss a dollar or two in the donation jug for children in need this holiday season. 

This week's menu will include baked Anerican chop suey, salad, bread, desserts, and as always Momma T's Haddock

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Watch the Video: Boothbay Turkey Trot 2025
Boothbay Region TV & Media Center
The annual Turkey Trot is sponsored by faculty and students at Boothbay Region schools. This year’s honorees are Sue Burge and Nancy Van Dyke. They were a unanimous choice by the Turkey Trot Committee because of all they have done for so many Boothbay area students through “Set for Success.” Participants generously donated almost $4,000 including
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North Pole Express THIS WEEKEND at Boothbay Railway Village
Boothbay Railway Village Museum

​The North Pole Express Christmas Train runs Saturdays and Sundays through December 21st at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum. The train visits the 'North Pole' eight times daily, departing the 'Freeport' Station from 10:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance and online at RailwayVillage.org


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The Blue Café: Bobbylene
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Rockin in the New Year with The Right Track
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Boothbay Railway Village North Pole Express

FINAL WEEKEND OF NORTH POLE EXPRESS

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On Palatine Hill

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