The Boothbay Harbor Region - A Coastal Gem with a Strong Community at its Heart

For over a century, the Boothbay Harbor region has drawn travelers seeking the beauty and tranquility of Maine’s famed “rock-bound coast.” With its “snug as a booth” harbor, long peninsula, and countless islands, this region is a haven for boaters, adventurers, and anyone longing to relax in a place where natural splendor meets classic New England charm. Stroll through villages lined with white clapboard homes, browse one-of-a-kind shops and galleries, and enjoy the bustle of working marinas and boatyards nestled along the rocky shoreline.

Boothbay Harbor boasts the largest fleet of excursion boats on the Maine coast—perfect for viewing lighthouses, puffins, seals, whales, and vibrant fall foliage. Deep-sea fishing cruises and scenic harbor tours leave daily, and local marinas are a favorite stop for yachtsmen. And of course, no visit is complete without sampling the region’s world-famous seafood—especially our iconic Maine lobster.

Behind all this beauty and bustle stands the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce, an organization that for more than 60 years has supported area communities with a mission to promote a thriving local economy through advocacy, access, and leadership.  Our Chamber serves as a vital connector and cheerleader for the businesses that make our region so vibrant.

From waterfront restaurants and inns to financial services, non-profits, marine industries, and makers of all kinds, the Chamber represents a diverse and dynamic network of members. We work year-round to bolster local businesses, promote tourism, and preserve the economic well-being and unique character of our region.

Whether you’re visiting, relocating, or growing your business here, the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is your trusted resource and proud partner in all things Midcoast Maine.

The Boothbay Harbor Region - A Coastal Gem with a Strong Community at its Heart

For over a century, the Boothbay Harbor region has drawn travelers seeking the beauty and tranquility of Maine’s famed “rock-bound coast.” With its “snug as a booth” harbor, long peninsula, and countless islands, this region is a haven for boaters, adventurers, and anyone longing to relax in a place where natural splendor meets classic New England charm. Stroll through villages lined with white clapboard homes, browse one-of-a-kind shops and galleries, and enjoy the bustle of working marinas and boatyards nestled along the rocky shoreline.

Boothbay Harbor boasts the largest fleet of excursion boats on the Maine coast—perfect for viewing lighthouses, puffins, seals, whales, and vibrant fall foliage. Deep-sea fishing cruises and scenic harbor tours leave daily, and local marinas are a favorite stop for yachtsmen. And of course, no visit is complete without sampling the region’s world-famous seafood—especially our iconic Maine lobster.

Behind all this beauty and bustle stands the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce, an organization that for more than 60 years has supported area communities with a mission to promote a thriving local economy through advocacy, access, and leadership.  Our Chamber serves as a vital connector and cheerleader for the businesses that make our region so vibrant.

From waterfront restaurants and inns to financial services, non-profits, marine industries, and makers of all kinds, the Chamber represents a diverse and dynamic network of members. We work year-round to bolster local businesses, promote tourism, and preserve the economic well-being and unique character of our region.

Whether you’re visiting, relocating, or growing your business here, the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is your trusted resource and proud partner in all things Midcoast Maine.

Our mission at Allen Insurance and Financial…

…is to be the local company that individuals and businesses in the community seek out first for advice, information, and education on all insurance and financial services issues. We work hard every day to earn their trust in our knowledge, expertise and professionalism.

As an employee-owned business, we care deeply about our families, employees and the businesses we serve. Since 1866, we have forged strong relationships with our clients of Midcoast Maine — many for three generations or more. We work not only with clients locally but also insure passenger-carrying vessels and their employees all over the world. We are licensed in virtually every state in the United States.

Our goal is always to exceed our clients’ expectations and build long-term relationships by guiding clients through an analysis of their needs and then creating a plan that most effectively meets their specific situation and goals.

In addition to financial, retirement and estate planning, we can help with home and auto insurance; insurance for business; health, dental and life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability insurance and other ancillary insurances.

Our financial planning and wealth management division is known as Allen Wealth Management. 

Our Team. 

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  All materials and services are available to the community because of donors like you. Give the gift of lifelong learning today! (Link takes you to secure donation site.)

The Library is the "third space" for Boothbay Region residents and visitors.  Stop by for a warm hello, a comfortable seat to read the news, or to enjoy one of the Library’s many services:

• Community events from storytimes and author talks to festivals, parades, and lectures
• Over 22,000 items to borrow including popular fiction, literary classics, nonfiction, DVDs, children’s and teen materials, audiobooks, and periodicals
• Lending equipment including a telescope, GoPro cameras, and audio recorders
• Digital collections available 24/7 at www.bbhlibrary.org including e-books, audiobooks, comics, music, movies, news and research sources
• Public Computers, printing, and outgoing faxing
• Co-working space
• Art exhibits
• Digital Media workstation & software suite
• Discount museum pass program (Sponsored in part by the Boothbay Region Art Foundation, museums include: Boothbay Railway Village, Maine State Aquarium, Maine Maritime Museum, Maine State Parks, Farnsworth Museum, and the Portland Museum of Art.)
• Minerva Member, providing access to the collections of over 60 Maine libraries
• Professional reference and research services
• One-on-one tech help appointments
• AC in the summer, heat in the winter, and situated on the downtown power grid!
  

Our mission at Allen Insurance and Financial…

…is to be the local company that individuals and businesses in the community seek out first for advice, information, and education on all insurance and financial services issues. We work hard every day to earn their trust in our knowledge, expertise and professionalism.

As an employee-owned business, we care deeply about our families, employees and the businesses we serve. Since 1866, we have forged strong relationships with our clients of Midcoast Maine — many for three generations or more. We work not only with clients locally but also insure passenger-carrying vessels and their employees all over the world. We are licensed in virtually every state in the United States.

Our goal is always to exceed our clients’ expectations and build long-term relationships by guiding clients through an analysis of their needs and then creating a plan that most effectively meets their specific situation and goals.

In addition to financial, retirement and estate planning, we can help with home and auto insurance; insurance for business; health, dental and life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability insurance and other ancillary insurances.

Our financial planning and wealth management division is known as Allen Wealth Management. 

Our Team. 

Opened in 1894 and on the National Register of Historic Places, the Camden Opera House is a 485-seat auditorium, including three conference and meeting rooms, which is owned, managed and supported by the Town of Camden, Maine. It serves residents of all ages by hosting a wide range and variety of performances, concerts, theater, national and international conferences, and other events. Annually, the Opera House hosts more than 28,000 patrons. With 130 years of service to the community, we are invested in the cultural vibrancy of our community and see the Opera House as a mainspring in the advancement of a vibrant downtown area.

MISSION: 
Our mission is to produce, sponsor and host events that supplement and expand the cultural, social and economic life of the community.  For us, this also includes more than 200 town-sponsored meetings, events and community gatherings per year.

VISION:
Our vision is to be Midcoast Maine’s premier performing arts and entertainment center and a high-quality, community venue working in partnership with every facet of our vibrant Maine community and region. We seek to create and expand opportunities for intellectual excitement and enrichment in the arts through excellence in programming.

See our Online Events Calendar for a schedule of upcoming performances. And of course if you have any questions or comments or wish to be added to our mailing list, click on the website’s Contact Us link.

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  All materials and services are available to the community because of donors like you. Give the gift of lifelong learning today! (Link takes you to secure donation site.)

The Library is the "third space" for Boothbay Region residents and visitors.  Stop by for a warm hello, a comfortable seat to read the news, or to enjoy one of the Library’s many services:

• Community events from storytimes and author talks to festivals, parades, and lectures
• Over 22,000 items to borrow including popular fiction, literary classics, nonfiction, DVDs, children’s and teen materials, audiobooks, and periodicals
• Lending equipment including a telescope, GoPro cameras, and audio recorders
• Digital collections available 24/7 at www.bbhlibrary.org including e-books, audiobooks, comics, music, movies, news and research sources
• Public Computers, printing, and outgoing faxing
• Co-working space
• Art exhibits
• Digital Media workstation & software suite
• Discount museum pass program (Sponsored in part by the Boothbay Region Art Foundation, museums include: Boothbay Railway Village, Maine State Aquarium, Maine Maritime Museum, Maine State Parks, Farnsworth Museum, and the Portland Museum of Art.)
• Minerva Member, providing access to the collections of over 60 Maine libraries
• Professional reference and research services
• One-on-one tech help appointments
• AC in the summer, heat in the winter, and situated on the downtown power grid!
  

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  All materials and services are available to the community because of donors like you. Give the gift of lifelong learning today! (Link takes you to secure donation site.)

The Library is the "third space" for Boothbay Region residents and visitors.  Stop by for a warm hello, a comfortable seat to read the news, or to enjoy one of the Library’s many services:

• Community events from storytimes and author talks to festivals, parades, and lectures
• Over 22,000 items to borrow including popular fiction, literary classics, nonfiction, DVDs, children’s and teen materials, audiobooks, and periodicals
• Lending equipment including a telescope, GoPro cameras, and audio recorders
• Digital collections available 24/7 at www.bbhlibrary.org including e-books, audiobooks, comics, music, movies, news and research sources
• Public Computers, printing, and outgoing faxing
• Co-working space
• Art exhibits
• Digital Media workstation & software suite
• Discount museum pass program (Sponsored in part by the Boothbay Region Art Foundation, museums include: Boothbay Railway Village, Maine State Aquarium, Maine Maritime Museum, Maine State Parks, Farnsworth Museum, and the Portland Museum of Art.)
• Minerva Member, providing access to the collections of over 60 Maine libraries
• Professional reference and research services
• One-on-one tech help appointments
• AC in the summer, heat in the winter, and situated on the downtown power grid!