A front row seat to the world's first restored Atlantic Puffin colony awaits on Cap’n Fish’s Puffin Cruise. Take the 2.5-hour trip aboard the Pink Lady II to Eastern Egg Rock to see Maine’s iconic cuties. Narration by a naturalist from National Audubon’s Project Puffin provides the history of the puffins and the Eastern Egg Rock restoration directly from the people involved.
“They are just the most charismatic birds,” said naturalist Arden Kelly. Kelly described the puffins’ beautiful... Read more
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At work in Boothbay Harbor: Assemblage artist André Benoit
Winding roads with picturesque views, and then a steep gravel drive, lead to artist André Benoit’s scenic studio property in Boothbay Harbor. It is a sunny spring day and he has just finished “Rub a dub dub,” a wood assemblage depicting three men in a tub, rowing against one another, spiraling and spinning.
His studio is a 30-foot x 30-foot two-story workshop packed with finished art, materials and tiny bits and pieces of scrap metal and furniture and antiques. To the naked eye, it is a hot... Read more
‘9 to 5: The Musical’ at MSMT
The award-winning Broadway hit based on the 1980 cult classic movie, “9 to 5: The Musical” is set to keep the summer entertainment going full speed at Maine State Music Theatre.
“I get letters every year saying ‘When are you doing 9 to 5?,’”said MSMT Artistic Director Curt Dale Clark. “The movie was one of the most hilarious ever written, and the success of the stage show is the fact that they’ve found a way to transfer the humor of that film onto the stage – it’s outstanding!”
With music and... Read more
Lincoln Theater
‘Votes for Women: The History of Women’s Suffrage Through Song’ July 23
On Sunday, July 23 at 2 p.m., the historic Lincoln Theater and local filmmaker Barbara Cray are pleased to present a special event screening of the documentary film “Votes for Women: The History of Women’s Suffrage Through Song.” This special event is being held in commemoration of the centennial of the Equal Rights Amendment and the effective protests of women over 100 years ago, serving as a model and inspiration for all. Following the screening, there will be a panel discussion of... Read more
The Waldo Theater
John John Brown performs ‘Lessons from Strangers’
Award-winning folk musician John John Brown is bringing giant comics and iconic photographs to The Waldo stage on Sunday, July 30 at 4 p.m. Titled “Songs, Stories, & Art - Lessons from Strangers,” this original project weaves together songs, stories, and visual art in a live multi-media concert performance.
Throughout the concert, Kerrville New Folk Festival winner John John Brown takes the listener inside the lives of 14 unique characters. An imaginative and colorful world is unfolded,... Read more
Historical Society fundraiser to feature Bob Krist films
Join National Geographic photographer/filmmaker, and Boothbay Harbor resident Bob Krist, for an evening of his short documentary films about life along coastal Maine at the Harbor Theater in Boothbay Harbor.The Aug. 20 event is a fundraiser for the Boothbay Harbor Historical Society. A wine and hors d’oeuvres Welcome Reception to meet Bob Krist and Ben Williamson will begin at 5:30 p.m. with displays of their photographic books.
Using the eye and storytelling techniques he developed during a... Read more
‘Hamlet’ storms the stage at Heartwood
“Hamlet,” the capstone production of Heartwood Theater’s first 20 seasons, opens July 28 with six evening performances ending Aug. 5. For those who love Shakespeare, for those who have never seen Shakespeare, for those new to Heartwood, and longstanding patrons – this show is a gem, a must see for Midcoast summer theater.
Presented in the black-box Poe Theater, with seating very close to the stage, audience members will thrill to the action, as this committed cast delivers one of William... Read more
https://youtu.be/kA244xewjcI
This week at the Lincoln Theater
“Blackberry” - (R; 1 hour, 59 minutes) - ‘BlackBerry’ tells the story of Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie, the two men that charted the course of the spectacular rise and catastrophic demise of the world’s first smartphone. Final showtime Thursday, July 20 at 2 p.m.
Y Arts presents: “Flat Stanley Jr!” - The first summer camp production for 2023. Based on the best-selling book series, Stanley folds his way around the world with his flat-tastic hijinks. Stanley Lambchop is your ordinary,... Read more
Boothbay Region Land Trust
‘Art for Acres’ Stone Symposium and Art Auction
It is an art extravaganza this summer at Oak Point Farm, and you are invited! This year Boothbay Region Land Trust will be hosting the Art for Acres Stone Symposium & Art Auction, which includes a free ten-day stone symposium by the Maine Stone Workers Guild from July 21-30, and a ticketed art auction gala on Aug. 4. Join us for one, or both of these events, for there is something for everyone as nature and art unite!
The Art for Acres events kick off with the Maine Stone Workers Guild... Read more
Antique auto show brings out enthusiasts
Wet weather did not deter the Maine Obsolete Auto League from its Antique Auto Day at Boothbay Railway Village Museum July 15. Despite heavy mist and light rain, several dozen dedicated owners and enthusiasts came to show their love of vintage cars and meet old friends.
Dennis Vieira said he and wife Pauline have been coming to the show for around 30 years, “every year without fail.” This year, they even missed a wedding to attend with their Edsel. Vieira, who drove from Auburn, New Hampshire... Read more
Studio 53: David Estey’s ‘Reimagined’ runs through July 30
“David Estey Reimagined” is a solo exhibit by the Belfast, Maine artist of 23 paintings, two thirds of which have been reworked from earlier states. They are improvisational abstract images often with narrative references, done in a variety of sizes using acrylic paint on canvas, wood panels or synthetic paper mounted on panels. This is his fourth solo show at Studio 53 and it fills two rooms.
“While I may have been perfectly pleased with many of these pieces when I first painted them, I can’t... Read more
Mathias Fine Art
Book talk and signing by Michael Culver Aug.10
Mathias Fine Art has been showing museum-quality, content-rich art since 1991. This summer we are offering a group show called Culver et al. Exhibition dates are July 12 – Oct. 15.
Michael Culver is the featured artist of the show and he will present a book signing and talk on Thursday, Aug. 10. Michael Culver has garnered praise for his use of color and the dynamic application of paint. He works on different surfaces in small and large formats. He is also an exhibiting photographer who has... Read more
49th Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Regatta just a few days away
Ahoy Sailors! Great racing begins July 22 with the 49th annual BHYC Regatta and Shipyard Cup Classics Challenge to be held July 22 and 23. Large colorful sails will be seen in the outer harbor on both days.
Race Committee members have been busy organizing the most premier racing event on the Maine coast. Several local boats will be among the fleet of 60-70 boats expected.
Several classic day sailors will be racing along with a complement of Boothbay Harbor One Designs, a handful of schooners... Read more
https://youtu.be/2m1drlOZSDw
This week at Harbor Theater
“Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, Part One” - (2 hours, 43 minutes) - Ethan Hunt and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet: To track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands. With control of the future and the fate of the world at stake, and dark forces from Ethan's past closing in, a deadly race around the globe begins. Confronted by a mysterious, all-powerful enemy, Ethan is forced to consider that nothing can matter... Read more
Y Arts summer camp to present ‘Flat Stanley Jr.’
Y Arts’ summer camps have been busy rehearsing for their first production of the summer: “Flat Stanley Jr!” The show will be performed on Thursday, July 20 and Friday, July 21 at 5 p.m. at the Lincoln Theater.
For those not familiar with the show - Stanley Lambchop is your ordinary, everyday 10-year-old until the bulletin board on the wall above his bed comes loose and falls right on top of him. The next morning, Stanley wakes up flat. In a whirlwind musical travelogue, Stanley — the ultimate... Read more
Where It’s At
Summer, imagination and First Fridays
First Friday energy was evident in and around Boothbay Harbor art galleries July 7! Participating in this month’s event were Gold/Smith Gallery, Boothbay Region Art Foundation, Gleason Fine Art, Studio 53, and Joy to the Wind Gallery with new shows to lure art lovers in, and wine and conversation with the artists to keep them there for a spell. And, yes, art was being bought.
Karen Swartsberg and John Vander at Gold/Smith’s have the work of a relatively unknown Italian artist, Ivano Balluchi... Read more
Salty Dogs next up in Wiscasset concert series
Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce invites the public to enjoy the free Alive on the Common Concerts for 2023. The concerts are performed on the bandstand on Wiscasset Common, in front of Lincoln County Courthouse and begin at 6 p.m.
The concert series is brought to you by the chamber, Wiscasset Parks & Recreation and others: July 20, Salty Dogs, sponsored by Jenn Spaur; Aug. 3, Whitebeards, by Sherri Dunbar-Tim Dunham Realty; Aug. 10, Crying Out Loud, by Big Barn Coffee/Wiscasset Farmer’s... Read more
BBH Opera House: The David Mallett Band
Maine’s near-legendary folk king, David Mallett, returns to the Boothbay Harbor Opera House this summer with his band. On Thursday, July 20, this songwriter and troubadour brings his classic Americana music to the historic stage.
Of Mallett The New York Times says, “He harks back to the earnest ambitions and heartfelt melodies of Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash, singing with the conviction that folk can still be heroic.”
In a career spanning four decades, he has recorded 17 albums, had several... Read more
Frivolity for all at Heartwood
Fast, funny family entertainment opens on Heartwood’s stage this weekend, as students present two performances of “Scapino!” in the Poe Theater at Lincoln Academy. Open seating is available (no reservations) on Friday,July 14 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 15 at 2 p.m. Doors open for general seating 30 minutes prior to show time. Tickets are $5/students and $10/adults. “Scapino” delivers frivolity and laughter for all ages! (No infants or young toddlers, please.)
Students have spent three... Read more
“Hamlet” at Heartwood
Wednesday, Aug. 2 - Saturday, Aug. 5
One of Shakespeare’s best-known plays presented by Heartwood Regional Theater Company at the Poe Theater, 81 Academy Hill Road in Newcastle. Cast: Joseph Cote, Thomas Daniels, Nanette Fraser, Joseph Lugosch, Honora Boothby, Raymond Huth, Tim Cunningham, Nick Miaoulis, Emily Sue Barker, Harrison Pierpan, Elias Bassett and Ben Schwink in primary roles. Reservations strongly encouraged! 7:30 p.m. Tickets $30 adults and $5 for students through college. Get... Read more
River Company to present an original work in progress
River Company presents “The Oscar Wilde Project” starring Los Angeles actor and Lincoln Academy alumnus Michael Hovance, coming to Skidompha Public Library's Porter Hall on Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 23 at 2 p.m. All shows are “Pay What You Can” admission. With this River Company special event, Michael Hovance premieres a new work in progress about the life and works of one of his favorite playwrights. This workshop presentation returns Michael to his... Read more
‘Wild Birds and Whimsies’ in the River Room
River Arts in Damariscotta presents photographers, Gail and Paul Karlsson, in a two-person show “Wild Birds and Whimsies” in the River Room. This captivating display runs from Thursday, July 13 through Wednesday, Aug. 2. A public reception will be held on Saturday, July 15 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Gail Karlsson, an environmental lawyer, writer and photographer focuses on protection and appreciation of the natural world. Gail grew up in New York City and spent summers at her family’s house in Tenants... Read more
Skidompha Public Library
Chats With Champions welcomes Tess Gerritsen
Chats with Champions is pleased to present Tess Gerritsen as the next speaker at Skidompha Library on Thursday, July 20 at 10 a.m.Internationally bestselling author Tess Gerritsen took an unusual route to a writing career. A graduate of Stanford University, Tess went on to medical school at the University of California, San Francisco, where she was awarded her M.D.While on maternity leave from her work as a physician, she began to write fiction. Her 1996 medical thriller, Harvest, marked her... Read more
Gabe Tonon’s Country & Western Revue at Opera House
Gabe Tonon and his Country & Western Revue are coming from Nashville to play the Opera House at 7:30 p.m. this Sunday, July 16. The band: bassist (and fellow Mainer) Elijah Ocean, drummer Kevin Finn, Leo Grassl on pedal steel guitar and Tonon, lead guitar.
Tonon is looking forward to returning to Boothbay Harbor and not just for the gig, but to kick back with family and friends he has not seen for 18 months.
Sometimes, Tonon said, it seems like it has taken a whole lifetime to come this... Read more
113 boats gather for SYC’s centennial
Southport Yacht Club (SYC) celebrated its centennial on Friday, July 7, when over 100 boats assembled on the Sheepscot River. Cedarbush nun 6 was the meeting place for boats of all make – sail, motor, dinghy, canoe and kayak – to show up to help SYC reach its goal of a 100-boat gathering in honor of the club’s 100th year of operation. In all, 113 boats participated.
SYC is over 300 members strong. For many families, a history with SYC spans generations, said Hollyanna Bates, communications... Read more
https://youtu.be/avz06PDqDbM
This week at Harbor Theater
“Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning - Part One” - (2 hours, 43 minutes) - Ethan Hunt and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet: To track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands. With control of the future and the fate of the world at stake, and dark forces from Ethan's past closing in, a deadly race around the globe begins. Confronted by a mysterious, all-powerful enemy, Ethan is forced to consider that nothing can... Read more
‘Collaborations’ at Kerr+Jones Gallery
Kerr+Jones Fine Art & Craft in East Boothbay launches its 2023 season with “Collaborations,” showcasing the works of six Maine artists who are creatively connected as partners Gayle Fraas & Duncan Slade, or mothers and daughter ceramicists Jane Dahmen and Emily Sabino, and jewelers Kathleen and Kate Jones.There will be a reception at the gallery, open to the public, on Thursday, July 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 268 Ocean Point Road in East Boothbay. Parking will be available at the School... Read more
Maine Art Gallery exhibit features Mainers at work
Maine might be Vacationland for tourists, but it can be a demanding work environment that requires skill, patience, intelligence, and passion for its wage earners. The upcoming exhibit at the Maine Art Gallery, includes art that illustrates this varied and dynamic working world. The exhibit runs from July 13-Aug. 13, with an opening reception on Saturday, July 15 from 4 to 7 p.m.
The working waterfront has always been a popular subject for artists, but this exhibit goes beyond just featuring... Read more
Cocktails at the Castle July 13 in Wiscasset
Celebrate summer and join the party at Cocktails at the Castle, Historic New England’s annual fundraiser for Wiscasset’s own Castle Tucker on July 13 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Help preserve this unique historical treasure while you bask in the spectacular view of the Sheepscot River and delight your palate with delicious Maine hors d'oeuvres from Back River Bistro. Advance ticket purchase is required. Tickets can be purchased at https://my.historicnewengland.org/18687/cocktails-at-the-castleor by... Read more
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
Beloved Maine author brings mystery to the Library
Join us on the Library lawn on Friday, July 14 at 1 p.m. for an unforgettable afternoon with popular mystery author Barbara Ross discussing her newest book “Hidden Beneath.” Register to have lunch with Ms. Ross, one of the Boothbay region’s most beloved mystery authors in the Great Room of the library at noon; and at 1 p.m. all are welcome to join us on the lawn for a book talk and signing of Ross’s 11th novel in the wildly popular Maine Clambake Mystery series. There will be plenty of time for... Read more
Art for Acres: Stone Symposium
From the seaside field of Boothbay Region Land Trust’s Oak Point Farm, witness art in the making Friday, July 21 to Sunday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The talented stone sculptors of the Maine Stoneworkers Guild will inspire onlookers as they transform blocks of stone into works of art over the course of 10 days.
Participating sculptors include John Catizone, Joseph DiMauro, Sam Finkelstein, Isabel Catherine Kelley, Dan Ucci and Andreas von Huene. The public is invited to visit and... Read more
https://youtu.be/Etv-L2JKCWk
This week at Lincoln Theater
This week we take a step back in time. “Blackberry,” the New York Times Critic’s Pick, opening Friday, touches on both tragedy and comedy. The film takes us back to the days before the world had computers in our pockets and the journey these tech developers went on to make it happen. And who doesn’t love a classic back on the big screen? Don’t miss the 1975 Oscar winner, “Jaws,” playing for two screenings only.
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” - (PG; 2 hours, 20 minutes) - A New York... Read more
‘Grease’ movie musical and sing-along at The Waldo
Calling all Pink Ladies and T-birds to a rollicking, one-show-only screening and sing-along with the 1978 musical blockbuster film “Grease” on Sunday afternoon, July 23 at 4 at The Waldo Theatre. Hosted by Boothbay’s own Kenickie, a.k.a. Soren Barker, there will be costume contests for both adults and kids, along with a 50’s dance off. The audience will be the star of this interactive show, and great door prizes from local business sponsors will help make this a memorable summer vacation event... Read more
https://youtu.be/TxUZfXNh7LM
This week at the Lincoln Theater
“Are you There God? It’s Me, Margaret” - (PG-13; 1 hour, 45 minutes) - Eleven-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), who isn’t happy they moved away and likes to remind... Read more
Windjammer Days hosts 5th annual Crab Cake Cook Off
On Monday, June 26 Boothbay Harbor Inn hosted the 5th Annual Windjammer Days Crab Cake Cook-Off. Four local restaurants competed for Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice awards.
This year’s contestants included Robert Bailey representing Boothbay Harbor Inn; Tancy Mitchell, Brady’s Restaurant; Kelly Farrin, The Carriage House Restaurant; and Jesse Mackie, McSeagulls. Guest Judges were Maria Desmond, co-owner and chef of Applecroft Catering in Waldoboro, and Sharon Rose and Rob Caldwell from... Read more
Finding Our Voices Foodie Fiesta lights up Midcoast in July!
Midcoast Maine's finest chefs are bringing light to the state’s domestic abuse survivors in July with the Finding Our Voices "Into the Light!" foodie fiesta.
Forty-two restaurants, bakeries, ice cream parlors and food trucks are offering yellow food and drink items in July and donating proceeds to Finding Our Voices. Diners can order "Into the Light" menu items in Searsport, Belfast, Lincolnville, Islesboro, Camden, Rockport, Rockland, Thomaston, Spruce Head, Monroe, and Bath. Finding Our... Read more
Watershed Salad Days July 8
Many area residents have found a summer recipe they can’t resist: a salad buffet of fresh dishes served on earthenware plates they can keep. On Saturday July 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., hundreds of Mainers and visitors will join in the 28th annual Salad Days celebration at Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts in Newcastle.
Artist Ali Saunders has created more than 450 patterned plates for guests to choose from. In addition to a delicious meal and handcrafted plate, visitors can enjoy pottery... Read more
Boothbay Region Historical Society
Lewis Twins to reminiscence about their years as bridge tenders
Twin brothers Dwight and Duane Lewis tended the Southport Bridge for a combined ninety years, their father Norman tended the bridge for 42 years, and their sister Ruth for 10 years. The brothers also tended the South Bristol and Trevett bridges.
In their talk, “The Bridge Tenders,” on Thursday, July 13, at the Boothbay Region Historical Society museum, Dwight and Duane will reminisce about their fascinating and unusual experiences on some or all of these bridges.
The Southport Bridge is one... Read more
Nature’s sweet alliance: The beekeepers of Barters Island
Ah summertime, when neighbors gather on the porch to relax over G & T’s.
But on Barters Island, one group of neighbors might well be getting together to discuss their sweet collaboration with nature – the “eco-friendly natural honey bee” business called Barters Island Bees.
During a recent visit to the farm on Oak Hill Road, the Register met with founder Denny Denniston who said he always had an interest in bees. He was joined by six fellow beekeepers who shared their experiences and... Read more
Healthy Kids 18th Annual Shortcake Shuffle
The 18th annual Healthy Kids Shortcake Shuffle 5K and 3K Fitness Run & Walk will take place at the Great Salt Bay Community School, 559 Main St. in Damariscotta on Saturday, July 8. An out and back course is well marked, and the race is professionally timed.
The age categories for the 5K have been expanded to include children ages 1-5, 6-9, 10-13, 14-16 and 17-19 as so many young people are running the event. Adult age categories are 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, etc.
To pre-register, visit https://... Read more
Heartwood Regional Theater Company
Summer student cast presents ‘Scapino!’
Heartwood Theater Summer Camp students are set to deliver fun for all ages, with “Scapino!” performances on July 14 at 7 p.m. and July 15 at 2 p.m. in the Poe Theater at Lincoln Academy. No reservations required - $5/students and $10/adults. Doors open for general seating 30 minutes prior to show time.
This rollicking performance of Commedia dell'arte is based on Moliere's "The Trickeries of Scapin," adapted by Jim Dale and Frank Dunlop. The fast-paced story features multiple styles of... Read more
Fourth of July fireworks
Boothbay Harbor’s fireworks are scheduled for Tuesday, July 4. Rain date; July 5.
https://youtu.be/_UqD2NuB6s0
This week at Harbor Theater
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” - (PG13; 2 hours, 22 minutes) - Held over by popular demand! - Finding himself in a new era, approaching retirement, Indy wrestles with fitting into a world that seems to have outgrown him. But as the tentacles of an all-too-familiar evil return in the form of an old rival, Indy must don his hat and pick up his whip once more to make sure an ancient and powerful artifact doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. Plays at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 5 through... Read more
Gleason Fine Art
‘Henry Isaacs: Paintings of Maine and Vermont’
Gleason Fine Art begins the month of July with a show of new Henry Isaacs paintings. "Henry Isaacs: Paintings of Maine and Vermont" opens Friday, July 7, and runs through Aug. 15, with a reception for Henry on July 7 from 5 to 7 pm.
Isaacs paints with energy, exuberance, and self-assurance. His broken brushwork and palette of luscious blues, greens, yellows, and pinks mark him as one of the most recognizable artists painting in New England today. Close friend, former Portland arts writer Dan... Read more
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Summer season continues to hum with activity on the Historic Stage
This summer there are few days when Boothbay Harbor’s historic Opera House will go quiet. As part of the organization’s 20th anniversary celebration music, theater, storytelling, and even an afternoon lecture on the work of painter Andrew Wyeth fill the coming weeks.
On Thursday, July 13, Windborne, “the most exciting vocal group in a generation,” bring their voices, drawing on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony. The uniqueness of their artistic approach brings old songs... Read more
https://youtu.be/uBkN9y9zf9Y
Hiss Golden Messenger returns to The Waldo
The Waldo Theatre is excited to welcome back Hiss Golden Messenger’s M.C. Taylor for an intimate solo performance on July 21 at 8 p.m.
Returning to the Waldo after last year’s sold-out show, the North Carolina songwriter incorporates elements from the American songbook into his latest album “Quietly Blowing It” on Merge Records. Throughout the album Taylor brings his keen eye to our “broken American moment”—as he sang on Hiss Golden Messenger’s critically acclaimed, GRAMMY® -nominated ‘Terms... Read more
https://youtu.be/N5B0MXUGHHc
National Theatre Live brings David Tennant to The Lincoln
The Lincoln is bringing the best of British theater to our community living room! For two screenings only, the beloved David Tennant, known best for his role as The Doctor on the famous series “Doctor Who,” makes his return to the West End in National Theatre Live’s “Good.” For two screenings only, you can have the best seat in the house seeing incredible live theater up close and personal on the big screen, One evening show: Thursday, July 6 at 7 p.m. and Friday July 7 at 2 p.m.
David... Read more
Boothbay Region Art Foundation’
‘July in Maine’ is this month’s exhibit
BRAF’s current exhibit illustrates “July in Maine” from as many angles as there are artists. This members’ show, representing 106 regional artists, also marks a milestone for our foundation. We are celebrating 60 years of continuous operation as a nonprofit whose mission is to create opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy, learn from and participate in the visual arts.
In addition to the regular members exhibit, BRAF is sponsoring two solo-shows in the upstairs showrooms. Gallery One is... Read more
Maine Art Gallery
Plein Air Show ends July 9
This year’s plein air event sponsored by the Maine Art Gallery, “Paint Wiscasset and Beyond,” is one of the most successful ever, with high attendance and sales. The oils, acrylics, and watercolors created by Maine artists during the second week in June will be available for just a few more days, as the show closes on Sunday, July 9.Visitors will find previously painted works by the 20 participating artists on the first floor of the historic Old Academy building on Warren Street in Wiscasset.... Read more
Harbor Theater
Reading film with panel discussion July 18
On Tuesday, July 18 at 1 p.m., the Harbor Theater offers the exceptional opportunity to view a new film, “The Right to Read” (71 minutes), meet filmmaker Jenny Mackenzie, and participate in a discussion about teaching children to read. Leading the discussion with filmmaker Mackenzie will be Maine Principals’ Association Professional Division Executive Director Holly Blair, first grade teacher Allison McWilliams and second grade teacher Deborah Burns from Lincolnville Central School. The event... Read more
Wiscasset Homes On Tour 2023 preview
“America’s historic houses are a key part of the country’s heritage. Stepping inside one of these well-preserved homes gives visitors a glimpse of architectural achievements, as well as the lifestyles and traditions of the past.” – Architectural Digest
Earle Shettleworth, Maine Historic Preservation Commission director, cites Wiscasset as one of three architecturally significant villages in the state. For those with a penchant for visiting historic homes, a drive to Wiscasset Village is in... Read more
Southport Memorial Library
Nancy Custer Carroll is the featured artist in July and August
The Southport Memorial Library is host this summer to “MidCoast Rambles and Beyond,” a show of paintings by Nancy Custer Carroll. On display during July and August is a collection of oil and gouache paintings including seascapes, cottages, lighthouses, vintage yachts, and a series focusing on local navigational buoys. All works are offered for sale.
Nancy, a lifelong summer resident of Capitol Island, former sailing program director at BHYC and past commodore and sailing coach at the... Read more
Dresden Summerfest July 9
The grounds of the historic Pownalborough Court House at 23 Court House Road in Dresden will be filled with the sounds of a perfect summer day on Sunday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This annual free event, open to everyone, features horse and wagon rides, goat petting, live music by Halfmoon Jug Band, face painting, fanciful balloons, food by Dresden Fire Department, and vendors with local items for sale.
Dresden Summerfest is hosted by Lincoln County Historical Association, a non-profit... Read more
‘Women on the Water’ at Lincoln Theater
Lincoln Theater is pleased to present the second event in their new Talking Aquaculture in Maine series, and this time they are featuring the incredible work being done by “Women on the Water.” On Thursday, June 29 at 7 p.m., join host Molly Miller of the Island Institute as she welcomes special guests Fiona de Koning and Afton Vigue, for a discussion of women in the aquaculture industry, the vital roles they play, and the challenges they face while doing it.
Talking Aquaculture is a free... Read more
Community participants enrich Wiscasset Art Walk June 29
While galleries and shops open their doors to summer visitors during the first Wiscasset Art Walk of the season on Thursday, June 29 from 5 to 8 p.m., Village sidewalks will also be pulsing with activity from community groups who have something to say to visitors.
Tracey Whitney, president of Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library, will be inviting sidewalk strollers to sign up for a library card as part of the group’s “literacy initiative.” The Friends supports the library with programs and... Read more
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Once An Outlaw rides into town July 2
Once an Outlaw, featuring Chris Anderson of the Outlaws with special guest Jon Butcher, is coming to the Boothbay Opera House on Sunday July 2. This show brings a new and exciting line up every time. In the past, the lineup has included Chris Hicks of the Marshall Tucker Band, Jeff Howell (Foghat/Outlaws), members of the Allman Brothers Band, Dickie Betts Band, and the Outlaws to name a few.
The core group remains the same with powerhouse guitarist/vocalist Chris Anderson (formerly of the... Read more
https://youtu.be/eoOaKN4qCKw
This week at Harbor Theater
“Fast X” - (PG13; 2 hours, 21 minutes) - Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his family have outsmarted, out-nerved and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they confront the most lethal opponent they’ve ever faced: A terrifying threat emerging from the shadows of the past who’s fueled by blood revenge, and who is determined to shatter this family and destroy everything—and everyone—that Dom loves, forever. Final shows at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 28 and... Read more
Saturday, July 1
Carnival fundraiser at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
Come one, come all to the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Carnival Fundraiser Saturday, July 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m on the library lawn, brought to you by BHML’s Trustees!
Purchase tickets to join the fun, and support library services while you try to win prizes. Tickets will be sold for $1 each, six tickets for $5 and 12 tickets for $10. Try your luck at classic carnival games such as Ring Toss, Can Knock Down, Ring the Duck, Ping Pong Bounce, and more. Enjoy a photo booth and props,... Read more
Southport United Methodist Church annual Take-out Lobster Roll Luncheon & Craft Fair
Marking their 50th anniversary as a group, the Southport United Methodist Women are once again holding their annual Lobster Roll Take-out Luncheon at the cost of $25. The lunch consists of a lobster roll, a bag of chips, a homemade cupcake, and a bottle of water. A limited number of lunches will be available, so order soon. Pre-order your lunch and then, on July 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., you can pay for (checks payable to SUMW) and pick up your annual Lobster Roll boxed lunch at the... Read more
July 1 through Aug. 30
Ivan Balluchi paintings in tempera at Gold/Smith Gallery
Beginning July 1 and continuing until Aug. 30, Gold/Smith Gallery will be featuring exceptionally beautiful paintings in Tempera on board by Ivano Balluchi from Livorno, Italy.It was the third Saturday in November, 2021. Karen and John Vander, owners of Gold/Smith Gallery in Boothbay Harbor, Maine were browsing through the massive collections of antiques and art at the famous Lucca Antiquariato, in the various open air piazzas surrounding Lucca’s Duomo. It was a very gray autumn day and... Read more
Eaton, Taylor win Fastest Working Lobster boat at Boothbay Harbor races
Jeff Eaton of Deer Isle/Stonington won Fastest Working Lobster Boat at the Charlie Begin Memorial Lobster Boat Races in Boothbay Harbor Saturday, June 17. Eaton pushed his boat, La Belle Vita, to 40.2 mph for the title.
Andrew Taylor of Southport, who won the title in 2021 and 2022, won Fastest Working Lobster Boat in Boothbay Harbor with a speed of 49 mph in Blue Eyed Girl. Taylor did not compete in the overall Fastest Working Lobster Boat but won second place in the Diesel Free for All.... Read more
Jazz, creatives at WAW June 29
Summer is only days away and the Wiscasset Art Walk, on the last Thursday of the summer months, welcomes area residents and visitors from away to enjoy art, music and performance, indoors and out, in the heart of Wiscasset Village.On Thursday, June 29, from 5 to 8p.m., the accomplished jazz duo of David Lawlor and Neil Lamb entertain WAW’s sidewalk strollers with their extraordinary music, while Treats, just next door, resumes its wine tastings this summer, a very popular WAW feature.The... Read more
Jailhouse Rock! event at Old Jail June 24
Lincoln County Historical Association invites the community to an early evening of music and family fun on the grounds of the Old Jail on Federal Street in Wiscasset. Jailhouse Rock! begins at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 24, rain or shine.
The “yard” of the Old Jail will come alive with rock ’n roll music by Gary Lawless and his band, Leopard Girls. Bring a picnic and a blanket or lawn chairs. Cookout classics will also be offered, including hot dogs or veggie burgers, fruit, chips and water for a... Read more
Fun for the family at Dresden Summerfest
The grounds of the historic Pownalborough Court House in Dresden will be filled with the sounds of a perfect summer day on Sunday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This annual free event, open to everyone, features horse and wagon rides, goat petting, live music by Halfmoon Jug Band, face painting, fanciful balloons, food by Dresden Fire Department, and vendors with local items for sale.
Dresden Summerfest is hosted by Lincoln County Historical Association, a nonprofit organization that provides... Read more
Strawberry Festival at St. Philip’s June 24
Saturday, June 24, plan to spend an amazing day in beautiful Wiscasset. Begin the day at St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St., where the traditional, family friendly, 69th Strawberry Festival will be happening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Around the grounds, several craftspeople will be presenting their intriguing wares. From wood turned bowls to baskets to jewelry to hand-painted clothing to air terrariums to silkscreened goods and more, there will be ample opportunity to do some early holiday shopping... Read more
Rock ’n roll at the Old Jail
Lincoln County Historical Association invites the community to make Saturday, June 24 a full day of festivities in Wiscasset. Begin the day at 10 a.m. with the Strawberry Festival at St. Philip’s Church and end with Jailhouse Rock! at 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Old Jail on Federal Street.
The “yard” of the Old Jail will come alive with rock ’n roll music by Gary Lawless and his band, Leopard Girls. Bring a picnic and a blanket or lawn chairs. Cookout classics will also be offered, including... Read more
https://youtu.be/20GWk5cWPBs
This week at the Lincoln Theater
“Chevalier” - (PG-13; 1 hour, 47 minutes) - Inspired by the incredible true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Bologne (Kelvin Harrison Jr. in a tour de force performance) rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette (Lucy Boynton) and her court. Final show Thursday, June... Read more
Talking aquaculture at Lincoln Theater
Fun fact - Maine is currently the largest producer of kelp in the United States, with farms located along our entire coastline. So why don’t we know more about it? Lincoln Theater is pleased to be partnering with Rockland’s Island Institute and Newcastle’s Shuck Station restaurant to bring you a brand-new free series, Talking Aquaculture in Maine. Join us for the first event of the series, “The Super Powers of Seaweed,” Thursday, June 15 at 7 p.m. to hear from Maine’s first commercially viable... Read more
BHML plant sale celebrates ‘going native!’
The cold temperatures and rain forecast for Saturday, June 3 moved the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library plant sale indoors at the Harbor fire station but did not keep local gardeners away! Liz Lussier, one of the plant sale committee members, said proceeds from the three-hour event were just shy of $3,000, slated for the library’s many programs.
“What a difference a day makes,” said library volunteer Vicki Reinecke. “Yesterday we were dying it was so hot. We. couldn’t drink enough water! The... Read more
https://youtu.be/JqcncLPi9zw
This week at the Harbor Theater
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” - (NR; 2 hours, 22 minutes) - Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga, Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse. After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People charged with protecting the Multiverse’s very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles... Read more
https://youtu.be/26mzqnPKP64
Indie harpist/singer-songwriter Mikaela Davis
The Waldo is excited to have indie harpist/singer-songwriter Mikaela Davis perform with her band on stage Tuesday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Five years since her debut album “Delivery,” Mikaela Davis has moved away from her hometown of Rochester, shared the stage with the likes of Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Christian McBride, Bon Iver, Lake Street Dive and Circles Around the Sun and entered a new decade. But it’s the ever-evolving relationships between her closest friends and bandmates that has... Read more
https://vimeo.com/650675945
A special event: ‘At the River’ from Lincoln Theater and Skidompha
Lincoln Theater and Skidompha Library’s Chats With Champions are pleased to present a special event in recognition of Juneteenth – a free screening of the documentary film, “At The River,” playing for one screening only Monday, June 19 at 2 p.m.
“At The River” provides a snapshot of the history of racism in the American South. The film shares filmmaker Carolyn Crowder’s story, growing up during the 1960s in Montgomery, Alabama, and that of the Presbyterian ministers who stood up for what... Read more
Where It’s At
Boothbay Farmer’s Market!
The Boothbay Farmer’s Market has moved around over the past two decades from the Boothbay Region schools parking lot to the Meadow Mall parking lot to the Boothbay Common, and man has it grown. This year there are 21 vendors and I dare you to go to this market and leave without having purchased something.
Don’t believe me? Check it out ... First off, new to the Boothbay Market in 2023: Barter’s Island Bees/Barters Island, Fat Friar’s Meadery/Nobleboro, Wildwoods Bakery/Nobleboro, Kelly... Read more
Wiscasset Homes on Tour features iconic village sites
Wiscasset Creative Alliance presents Wiscasset Homes on Tour on Saturday, July 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, picturesque Wiscasset had a prolific ship-building industry, now long gone, along the shores of the Sheepscot River. But those remaining emblems of wealth – the well-preserved, handsome Federal-style homes – are why Wiscasset is known as “the prettiest village in Maine.
The 2023 tour will showcase uniquely beautiful homes and civic buildings built... Read more
Summer Concert Series promises music by the sea!
The Southport Island Association (SIA) are very proud to be able to announce the launch of their Summer Concerts Series, "Southport Island Musicfest."
Three outdoor concerts taking place on Southport Island June through August, will shine a spotlight on this beautiful island, and raise funds for much needed community programs. The line-up for this summer features these family-friendly local acts: Motor Booty Affair - Wednesday, June 21; Piano Men (The music of Elton & Billy Joel) - ... Read more
The Waldo Theatre
Presenting the historical and hilarious: Comedy by ‘Welcome to Maine’
The Waldo Theatre is pleased to present the comedy troupe “Welcome to Maine” on Friday, June 9 at 7 p.m. Whether you’re a Mainer by choice or by chance, you’re sure to recognize and relate to the act called “historical and hilarious” by critics and audiences state-wide.
Maine based comedians Ian Stuart and James Theberge began filming the 'Welcome to Maine' series in late 2020; joined by comedian Paul Hunt in late 2021. Aiming to be both funny and informative, Welcome to Maine blends a mix of... Read more
https://youtu.be/m0rS704IypY
This week at the Lincoln Theater
“Somewhere in Queens” - (R; 1 hour, 47 minutes) - Leo Russo (Ray Romano) lives a simple life in Queens, New York with his wife Angela (Laurie Metcalf), their shy but talented son “Sticks” (Jacob Ward), and Leo’s close-knit network of Italian American relatives and neighborhood friends. When the high-school senior gets a surprising and life-changing opportunity to play basketball in college, Leo jumps at the chance to provide a plan for his future, away from the family construction business.... Read more
Boothbay Region Garden Club annual Home and Garden Tour
The flower beds at this beautiful home offer evolving interest and beauty throughout the seasons. The gardens at Umami Point were designed by Lesley Paxton whose tender loving care keeps the gardens breathtakingly beautiful throughout the season. She pays particular attention to creating the cutting gardens so that the owners can enjoy profuse blooms all summer long both inside and out. The property is located on the Linekin Bay coastline which provides ever changing views of our beautiful... Read more
Artists return to ‘Paint Wiscasset and Beyond’ in annual plein air event
Artists from all over Maine will create paintings in Wiscasset and throughout Lincoln County in Maine Art Gallery’s annual plein air event. The artists will begin to create paintings on Monday, June 12. On June 15, the public can view previously completed (dry) paintings by these 20 artists. At a reception on Saturday, June 17 from 4 to 7 p.m., the gallery will reveal the recently created “wet paint”art.
Both the dry and the wet art will be on exhibit through July 9 during normal hours,... Read more
https://youtu.be/shW9i6k8cB0
This week at Harbor Theater
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” - (NR; 2 hours, 22 minutes) - Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga. After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People charged with protecting the Multiverse’s very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other... Read more
Summer fun at local historic sites
Lincoln County Historical Association's annual day camp for kids, “Summer with the Past, Discovering 18th and 19th Century Art, Crafts and History,” is again offered for children ages 7 through 11. This year’s sessions will be held at the Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta, June 26 – June 30, and at the 1811 Old Jail and Museum in Wiscasset, Aug. 7 - 11.
The children will be introduced to each site’s unique history and enjoy a variety of projects and games popular in the 18th and 19th... Read more
https://youtu.be/U7YUaVFqCro
BBH Opera House: Newfoundland’s Rum Ragged
JUNO Award nominees, Newfoundland’s Rum Ragged, take a bold approach to the distinct folk music of their home on the rocky, far eastern reaches of the Canadian Maritimes. Thanks to support from the Mildred McEvoy Foundation these champions of folk from the North will perform at the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor on Friday, June 16.
With a reverence for their roots and a creative, contemporary edge, this young band has quickly become known as the finest performers of their great,... Read more
https://youtu.be/2bgTUHKsSeY
BBH Opera House: Vance Gilbert
Can something be wry, aching, hysterical, evocative, provocative, fun, beautifully sung and consummately played all at once? That would be Vance Gilbert. While he has released 13 albums thus far, Vance Gilbert truly happens live. On Saturday, June 10 he comes to Boothbay Harbor to perform at the historic Opera House as part of the venue’s 20th season celebration.
Gilbert has made his mark on the folk and acoustic music scenes over the course of a prolific career that extends back to the early... Read more
New treat for Boothbay Harbor
Footbridge traffic this summer is in for a real treat. A new shop will serve coffee and morning pastries beginning at 7 a.m. and ice cream and other sweet delights as late as 10 p.m. Harbor Treats opens Tuesday, June 13 in the former Wannawaf building on Bridge Street.
The new owners did not have far to search for a new enterprise. Metehan Sahin owns the nearby Harborside 1901 Bar and Grill. He and his pastry chef Tugba Ciftci are Harbor Treats’ owners. Both have extensive experience in the... Read more
First Friday Art Tour
Self-guided journeys ... led by an art lover’s desire to exercise their imagination. Paintings ... sculpture ... mixed media ... assemblage art ... photography ... pottery ... weaving ... fiber art. Participating galleries feature new work, hold open houses with refreshments, studio tours, and often offer live demonstrations.
Go ahead - take a walk - on the creative side!
WALKING TOUR MAPS outside Coastal Maine Popcorn on Townsend Ave., downtown Boothbay Harbor!
BOOTHBAY REGION ART... Read more
https://youtu.be/T_YDDN66Q1I
This week at the Lincoln Theater
“Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” - (PG-13; 2 hours, 14 minutes) - A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves brings the rich world and playful spirit of the legendary roleplaying game to the big screen in a hilarious and action-packed adventure. Final showtimes Thursday, June 1 at 2 and 7 p.m.
“Somewhere in... Read more
https://youtu.be/DnLLh-de-3A
Gaelic Storm headed for the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor
It’s hard to imagine a band just coming into their own after 20 years of success, but Gaelic Storm, a multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance. After two, and over 2,000 shows, it is a true force to be reckoned with. With their latest release, “Go Climb a Tree,” their music has never sounded more representative of themselves as musicians and as live performers. On Friday, June 9 the band storms back to Boothbay Harbor to perform at the historic Opera House.... Read more
Midcoast choral groups to combine for spectacular concerts
On Saturday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 11 at 4 p.m. Tapestry Singers and St. Cecilia Chamber Choir will share the concert stage at Damariscotta Baptist Church. The choirs will perform two of the best-loved works of English composer, John Rutter, “Requiem” and “Gloria.” The choirs will be accompanied by full instrumentation and Sean Fleming on the organ.Because Tapestry Singers has been committed to programming the works of living composers, it was only logical to devote a concert to... Read more
https://youtu.be/Zg_n4mhOD2Q
This week at the Lincoln Theater
Looking for a fun outing to the movies? An afternoon of special effects, humor, action and adventure? Well you’re in luck because “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” opens Friday! From a role-playing tabletop game to the big screen, “Dungeons and Dragons” doesn’t disappoint, going beyond the gamers and offering an adventure and escapism for movie fans across the board.
“Showing Up” - (R; 1 hour, 48 minutes) - A sculptor (Michelle Williams) preparing to open a new show must balance her... Read more
https://youtu.be/LzRzojHC3iE
Harbor Theater
Special family event for ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’
The Harbor Theater and Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library have joined forces to bring your family together over a classic book adapted to the big screen after 50 controversial years on the library shelves. On Friday, May 26, at 7 p.m., a family group of up to five can see “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” (PG-13, 1 hour, 46 minutes) for one admission price of $20, or individuals at $8 per person.
The deal continues with free popcorn to everyone who shows their BHML Library Card. Before the... Read more
https://youtu.be/EZVk3N7Z6R4
This week at Harbor Theater
“Book Club: The Next Chapter” - (PG13; 1 hour, 27 minutes) - This highly anticipated sequel follows our four best friends - Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Diane Keaton and Mary Steenburgen - as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girls’ trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure. When Vivian (Fonda) gets engaged, the rest of the group gets the idea to throw her a wild... Read more
Outdoor yoga classes at Spruce Point Inn begin June 5
Crow Point Yoga will once again be offering outdoor yoga classes on the deck at Spruce Point Inn starting Monday June 5. Classes are held Monday through Saturday at 9 a.m. and are open to the public and all inn guests.This will be the fourth season of outdoor yoga classes. The partnership with Spruce Point Inn began during the summer of 2020. As Crow Point Yoga was searching for a way to safely have in person classes during the pandemic, Spruce Point Inn offered the use of their deck space.... Read more
New boat rental business in Southport
Hodgdon Yacht Services is pleased to announce the launch of Boothbay Boat Rental. The boat rental fleet includes Angler 20-foot and 22-foot center consoles with 150hp outboards that can be rented for single or multi-day periods.
Based out of Hodgdon Yacht Services in Southport, Boothbay Boat Rental gives customers the opportunity to explore the waters of Midcoast Maine on their own time onboard well-maintained boats. All of the boats are set up for a variety of water activities including day... Read more
2023 Student Art Show
The colors, shapes and messages of imagination
For the 69th year, students in Boothbay Region schools are exhibiting their artwork from the past year at Boothbay Region Art Foundation – and it is quite a show. What makes it all the more remarkable is the art created by Boothbay Region Elementary School students, who were unable to return to school after February vacation due to flooding and the issues it created. Teachers had to pump up their creative sides as classes were moved to buildings on and off the peninsula, all the way to Camp... Read more
Press release
Whale’s Tale and Carousel Marina make several improvements
We have been hard at work on the East side this winter! We knew we had a few things to do… We have built over 40 new docks which are now built to have the power lines underneath the boards to create a cleaner look and a safer environment for boaters. We also replaced six pilings on our most southern docks, where most of our yachts dock. We have switched over to Ethanol Free Gasoline on the gas dock! We are going to be the only marina in the region with Ethanol Free Gasoline, we will still have... Read more
Calling all gardeners! Support the library by donating plants
Join us on Saturday, June 3, 9 a.m. to noon, when the gardeners of the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library will offer their annual plant Sale & Silent Auction on the library lawn.
This year’s sale will feature all the perennial favorites, like day lilies, hostas, black-eyed Susans, tomato seedlings and herbs,, but this year’s sale will also emphasize native plants.
All plant donors, please make sure your plants are clearly labeled. We’re looking specifically for more plants that are native... Read more
Woodsong Market opens in Boothbay Harbor
Visitors and residents in Boothbay Harbor have a new spot to explore that combines eating and shopping. Emily and Nick Mirabile have moved their Woodsong Market Coffee Shop and Gifts from Edgecomb to 93 Townsend Ave.
After a soft opening April 15, the market is officially open six days a week, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed on Tuesdays, in May. It will later be open seven days a week with a later daily closing time, to be decided.
The Mirabiles offer breakfast and lunch treats as well as... Read more
Damariscotta River Grill
New show features Pamela Browne, Jon Luom and Margaret Merrill
A new show at the Grill opens Monday, Sept. 19 and runs through Oct. 31, with three Maine artists who have not shown here previously. Pamela Browne, Jon Luoma and Margaret Merrill each have very different styles, approaches and mediums, including watercolor, Chinese inks, encaustics and acrylics. Join us for dinner Thursday evening Sept. 29 to celebrate the artists. The Grill is hosting a Prix Fixe three-course menu that will be offered for $29, with a choice of wine pairings for $10, or choose... Read more
https://youtu.be/oMArx64RBO4
This week at Lincoln Theater
Lincoln Theater is bringing two “hot” events to the big screen. First up, a documentary of the love story between two volcanologists and the hundreds of hours of footage they left behind. “Fire of Love,” opens Friday. Second, Ralph Fiennes leads the cast of David Hare’s “Straight Line Crazy,” from National Theatre Live. A blazing account of the most powerful man in New York and master manipulator whose legacy changed the city forever. Mark your calendars for this one night only event, Thursday... Read more
Where It’s At
September First Friday: New shows and a memorial
This month’s First Friday event took me to Gleason Fine Art’s opening reception for Andrea Peter’s new exhibition. Andrea is one of the most colorful, talented artists in the region. I asked Andrea, Dennis and Andrew how many openings she’s had since being represented there; her first show was 1999-ish so the consensus, although slightly vague, was fewer than 20 but close to 15!
The show, “Painting From the Heart,” features one of Andrea’s big paintings, a 48” x 48” one titled “Ready to Pick”... Read more
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The Boothbay Register/Wiscasset Newspaper – hometown news you just can’t get anywhere else.
Lobster Boat Races
SATURDAY, JUNE 17
Races begin at 10 a.m.
Commemorative Ts and sweatshirts at sign up table at Brown’s Wharf on Atlantic Avenue go on sale at 8 a.m. - and they go fast (not as fast as the lobster boats, but pretty close!)
The lobster boat season revs up here in Boothbay Harbor the Saturday of Father’s Day weekend each year!
22 Commercial St., Boothbay Harbor
207-633-7200
Sail the Bennie Alice from Pier 6 in Boothbay Harbor to Cabbage Island, a quintessential Maine experience. The Moore family hosts guests 7 days a week from mid-June through Labor Day serving up traditional Downeast clambakes cooked on the water's edge.
Pier 6, Boothbay Harbor.
207-613-7339
Take the Harbor Princess or Pink Lady II for adventure ... Whale watching - Puffin and pelagic bird trips - lighthouse tour - Reggae cruise - and so many more!
Ticket booth at Pier 8.
207-633-2284
Book a trip aboard the Novelty, Balmy Days II, Miss Boothbay, or Friendship sloop Bay Lady.
Trips include: Monhegan Island, mackerel fishing, harbor tours, more!
Ticket booth on Pier 1 - 20 Commercial St., Boothbay Harbor
207-633-6598
Day sails, sunset cruises, private charters aboard Eastwind and Applejack (formerly the Lazy Jack)!
120 Commercial St./Bristol Marine
Please note: Schooner Isaac Evans is not sailing in 2023.
92 Wall Point Road, Boothbay Harbor
Freedom Boat Club offers an affordable alternative to boat ownership.
207-650-6027
66 Fort Road, Edgecomb
Held the last Thursday in June through September.
Art gallery events, entertainment, food, public participation art projects, more!
First Friday Art Tour
Held between the hours of 3-8 p.m. on the first Friday of June through October.
A self-guided walking (or driving) tour of the art galleries in Boothbay Harbor. See new work by local artists and gallery owners, refreshments; often with live demos and/or music! Times vary. Look for the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber info table outside Coastal Maine Popcorn for the map of participants the first Friday June - Oct. and/or check out the listings in the week’s edition of the Boothbay Register/Wiscasset Newspaper!
296 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor
Dinner and a music-filled show - summer stock that’s not to be missed! Visit the website for show dates.
Call 633-5297 for reservations.
Established in 2017 as the Boothbay Region Sculpture Trail by the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce. Sculptures of stone from granite to marble, metal, steel and more lead you along the Trail through town, and then by car to locations in Boothbay, East Boothbay and Southport Island. Trail maps are available at the Chamber, 192 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor, and other locations to be announced.
50 Sugar Maple Lane, Boothbay.
Breathtaking vistas, challenging 18-hole golf course, and a sea breeze blowing off the ocean. The stunning new clubhouse is unlike any other facility in Maine with luxury amenities - including Giselaine’s Spa, and unparalleled service.
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