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• Gardens Aglow returns

  Fri, 09/24/2021 - 11:00am

  

  At Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, preparations are already underway for the seventh annual Gardens Aglow. After positive feedback from last year’s successful pivot to hold the event in the face of Covid restrictions, the seasonal signature celebration will return in 2021 as a driving experience. Gardens Aglow runs Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 20-Jan. 1, plus the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve, and every night, Christmas Day through Jan. 1, 4:30-8:30 p.m. The event is...
• Press release

  Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta announces scaled-back festival

  Fri, 09/10/2021 - 12:45pm

  

  The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta committee announced on Friday, Sept. 10 that all events are canceled this year, except the deployment of giant pumpkins on Main Street, all decorated by local artists. The committee made its decision in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, based on Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, and in consultation with local municipal, safety, and business partners. Giant pumpkins arrive on Main Street in Damariscotta on Thursday, Oct. 7...

• Opera House: Beppe Gambetta

  Mon, 09/06/2021 - 12:30pm

  Saturday, Sept. 25 From his unique background as an Italian musician in love with both American roots music as well as the music of his native country, Beppe has traveled the world. After 11 CDs, DVDs, teaching books Gambetta is known as one of the true live master innovators of the acoustic guitar. Tickets on sale through the box office: 207-633-5159. Proof of Covid vaccination, or a negative Covid test 24 hours before must be presented at the door. 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor.
• Books in Boothbay

  Debut novelist Caitlin Wahrer, hailed by Stephen King, to attend event

  Thu, 08/19/2021 - 10:00am

  

  Books in Boothbay, a free, family-friendly literary event now in its 17th year, announces a growing lineup of Maine authors, including debut novelist Caitlin Wahrer, author of “The Damage,” lauded by Stephen King as a must-read for “pulling him in from the first page” and by The New York Times as one of the “buzziest new books” and “a rollercoaster of terror, marked by whip-fast twists and turns.” Wahrer joins nearly 40 other Maine authors who have signed up to meet fans and sign books at the...

• Opera House: Richard Thompson

  Mon, 08/16/2021 - 10:00am

  Saturday, Sept. 4 Celebrated as “the finest rock songwriter after Dylan and the best electric guitarist since Hendrix,” by the Los Angeles Times, Richard Thompson comes to the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor for a 7:30 p.m. concert. Solo. This show is expected to sell out - advance discounted tickets, $40, available only through the box office: 207-633-5159. Regular tickets $45, online and at the door - if available. Audience members over age 11 must be fully vaccinated, or have a negative Covid...

• Opera House: Jacob Jolliff Band

  Mon, 08/16/2021 - 10:00am

  Thursday, Sept. 9 The next generation of bluegrass super groups in a 7:30 p.m. show, Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. Advance discounted tickets $20 – available directly from the box office 207-633-5159. Regular tickets online: https://boothbayoperahouse.com and at the door, $25. Audience members over age 11 must be fully vaccinated, or have a negative Covid test taken within 24 hours of arriving on the evening of a performance. Proof of vaccination or negative test is required...

• Dave Mallett concert

  Mon, 08/16/2021 - 9:45am

  Saturday, Aug. 28 Maine’s much acclaimed singer-songwriter, appearing with his band. At the Opera House at 7:30 p.m. All seats are general admission. Advance tickets, $25, available through the box office at 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor, or call 633-5159. Online tickets $30: https://boothbayoperahouse.com . Doors open at 7. All ticket holders must show proof of Covid vaccination, or a negative Covid test taken within 24 hours of arriving at the concert.

• Opera House: Cantrip

  Mon, 08/16/2021 - 9:45am

  Friday, Sept. 3 This trio’s swirling border pipes, raging fiddle, thunderous guitar and rich voices blend to create a sound energetic enough to tear the roof off the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor! Advance discounted tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show are $20. Call the box office 207-633-5159. 86 Townsend Ave. Audience members over age 11 must be fully vaccinated, or have a negative Covid test taken within 24 hours of arriving on the evening of a performance. Proof of vaccination or negative test...
• Down East Magazine

  2021 ‘Best of Maine’ winners announced

  Mon, 08/16/2021 - 9:30am

  

  The results of the annual Down East Magazine poll, Best In Maine, are in! Here are the winners and finalists in the Boothbay Region, Wiscasset, Bath, Damariscotta, Waldoboro, Camden, Rockport, Lincolnville. Drum roll, please ... Editor’s Picks within our readership areas: Family - “Guardians of the Seeds” at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens; Cruise - Hardy Boat Cruises; Hard Cider - Whaleback Farm Cider Best of Maine in the Boothbay Region, Wiscasset and Bath...

• Waldoboro Public Library holding a juried online auction, seeking submissions

  Fri, 07/23/2021 - 9:00pm

  WALDOBORO — Waldoboro Public Library will be holding a juried online auction and is seeking submissions now. Great Art for Great Reads auction will accept up to two original works by artists and artisans — everything from works on canvas or paper, to sculpture, woodcarving, glass, fine jewelry, or fiber arts. The works, which will be displayed at the library and online, should be submitted no later than August 25. The online auction will be open for bids from September 25 through October 8. Go...
• Proceeds benefit community projects

  Community pancake breakfasts return to Camden American Legion

  Wed, 07/07/2021 - 11:30am

  

  CAMDEN — The American Legion, War Memorial - Post 30 in Camden is holding a pancake breakfast on Sunday, July 11 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. The menu includes blueberry or plain pancakes, sausage, eggs, sausage gravy, toast, apple sauce, orange juice and coffee. You can eat in or takeout. The cost is $9.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 10 and under. Proceeds from the breakfast will support local community projects. Come join us! For more information, call Jeff at 236-3310

• Windjammer Days returns June 27

  Wed, 06/23/2021 - 10:15am

  

  A fleet of majestic, historic windjammers will set sail for Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days Sunday, June 27 through Saturday, July 3. This will follow the Tall Ships Festival June 25-27, originally scheduled for last year to celebrate Maine’s Bicentennial, but canceled due to the pandemic. The Tall Ships Festival, possible through a partnership between Tall Ships of America and Friends of Windjammer Days (FWD), features tours of three of the four ships: Nao Santa Maria – for a second...
• RAIN OR SHINE EVENT

  Rockport Masonic Center summer concerts to begin June 23

  Sun, 06/20/2021 - 10:00pm

  

  ROCKPORT — The Rockport Masonic Center is pleased to announce that the music will again be heard beginning June 23 from 6 to 7 p.m. and every Wednesday evening through September 1. The Bay Winds North Band, led by Marlene Hall, will be playing all your favorites beginning at June 23 at 6 p.m. at the Rockport Masonic Center. The event is free to the public with pass the hat donations taken for the band. The public is encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the summer night and...