The Second Congregational Church of Newcastle located at 51 Main Street in Newcastle has long been a bastion of community spirit, a place where people gather not only to worship but also to…
Culture

A single nation. A million voices. The fall of an empire.
Join us at Harbor Theater on Sunday, April 13 at 6 p.m. for a free inspiring documentary that tells the story of one nation’s…

I first met sculptress Sonja Weber Gilke here at the Register late last fall. Before she uttered a word I was welcomed by Sonya’s strong, positive energy. Talk about a positive aura! Anyway,…

"No Other Land" - (NR; 1 hour, 35 minutes) - A collective of Palestinian and Israeli activist/filmmakers chronicle the Israeli military’s incremental expulsion of the West…
Prediction: The Y Arts Community Players are going to bring down the house. The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, that is, when the curtain comes down on each performance of "Seussical the Musical"…

The Lonesome Ace String Band bring grit, skill and abandon to Americana music, bridging old-time, bluegrass and folk traditions into a seamless hybrid of original material that is at once…

"Becoming Led Zeppelin" - (PG13; 2 hours, 2 minutes) - 'Becoming Led Zeppelin' is an electrifying deep dive into the origins of one of the greatest rock bands of all time.…

River Arts is pleased to announce David Peloquin will host a talk and open discussion titled, "Musings on the Creative Spectacle" at River Arts, 36 Elm St. in Damariscotta, Sunday, March 30 at…

This summer Monhegan Museum of Art & History will present an exhibition that reexamines the history of Monhegan Island, Maine. “The Monhegan Wildlands: Art, Ecology, and the Resilience of…

Immerse yourself in the stunning perspectives of Maine photographers at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation's (BRAF) highly anticipated Maine Photographers Showcase. This invitational exhibit,…

Coastal Senior College (CSC), serving Midcoast Maine from Wiscasset to Camden, has opened registration for its 13 spring courses set to begin the week of April 8.
Two of CSC’s Zoom-…

The Wiscasset Elementary School Fourth and Fifth Grade Chorus recently performed two special outreach concerts for local seniors. The first was at Wiscasset Senior Center on March 7, then for the…

Fourteen of our youngest community performers joined forces on Saturday, March 15 to perform "A Day with Dinosaurs." The short musical was written by their director, Emily Mirabile, to fit the…

The Finestkind’s soulful sounds resonate out of Maine’s rocky coast, from gritty low-tide funk to inspirational evergreen roots. Known for their revue shows where the band, composed of some of…

Decidedly not average high school fare. Sonnets to Orpheus, a Heartwood / Lincoln Academy collaboration, is a reflective, meditative theater experience, intertwining the tragic and beautiful love…

“Ratified,” a feature documentary that chronicles the 100-year fight for constitutional gender equality, will be screening on Sunday, March 23 at 12:30 p.m. at Damariscotta’s historic Lincoln…

Damariscotta’s Historic Lincoln Theater is pleased to welcome its next guest in the “Talking Art in Maine” series, an exciting opportunity for art enthusiasts and community members to engage…

"Paddington In Peru" - (PG; 1 hour, 46 minutes) - Our favorite marmalade-loving bear is happily settled with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens. But when he receives a…

There is so much going on at Wiscasset Public Library! One of our programs is Heart Felt Knitting. You are invited to come and knit amongst the stacks and make friends along the way.
Have…

Damariscotta’s historic Lincoln Theater is pleased to welcome our next guest in the “Talking Art in Maine” series, an exciting opportunity for art enthusiasts and community members to engage…

We welcome the public to join Freeport, Maine’s Michael Perry, Monday, March 24 at 3 p.m. for a collection of scenic road trips in Southern New Hampshire and along the mouth…
A familiar face from the Hallowell Community Band will stop by Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library for the first Author Talk of the spring season. Edward Judd, a…

Midcoast Conservancy is delighted to offer a one-day workshop with Maine print artist Jordan Kendall Parks on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hidden Valley Nature Center at…

From time immemorial love has been expressed through the spoken word, poems, ballads, songs, films, art, signage and greeting cards. Love can be the “Elusive Butterfly” Bob Lind sang about in 1965…

River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work for the upcoming juried show, “New Works.” This exhibition will showcase artists' recent fresh and current works. Pieces that have been…

Paddington Bear… a beloved character from childhood spanning generations. With with his old hat, battered suitcase, duffel coat and love of marmalade sandwiches, Paddington has taken us on many…

Under the direction of Griff Braley, "Sonnets to Orpheus," a Heartwood / Lincoln Academy (LA) collaboration, is a reflective, meditative theater experience,…

Life is filled with relationship firsts: First day at school, graduation; first dates, the first kiss, first child. And, although it cannot be predicted, for many, too many of us, there is also…

"SEPTEMBER 5" - (R; 1 hour, 35 minutes) - Set against the backdrop of the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, this film explores the pivotal moment when sports journalism was thrust…

During the pandemic, I was transfixed by a series of short documentaries sharing food stories of grandmothers around the world, filmed by their grandchildren. Each vignette of “Grandma’s Project”…

"The Vagina Monolgues," the ground-and taboo-breaking Obie Award-winning play written by Eve…

As a warm up for St. Patrick’s Day and the spring season ahead, the last of the winter’s upstairs bar concerts at the Opera House features favorites the Scotti River Trio playing on Friday,…

A bill to name the Main Street, Wiscasset railroad crossing for the poet-diplomat-civil rights advocate who died there in 1938 got selectmen's support March 5. After a hearing, selectmen's vote…
In honor of Youth Art Month, the Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts is proud to present Maine K-12 Clay, a unique exhibition showcasing the incredible talent of young ceramic artists from…

"Ex-Husbands" - (NR; 1 hour, 38 minutes) - A sharp and insightful comedy-drama that follows three newly divorced men as they navigate the chaotic aftermath of their failed…

The 2025 Windjammer Days will shine a spotlight on the dedicated individuals who have served, are serving, or are preparing to serve in one of the most respected…

"The Brutalist” - (R; 3 hours, 35 minutes - one 15 min. intermission - In English, Hungarian, Italian, Hebrew, Yiddish) - Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László…

The Finestkind’s soulful sounds resonate out of Maine’s rocky coast, from gritty low-tide funk to inspirational Evergreen Roots. Known for their revue shows where the band, composed of some of…

In this contemporary retelling of the Faust legend, an innovative entrepreneur bargains away his 'soul' in exchange for unimaginable money, fame, and power. His unquenchable desires exact a…

Just as winter rolls into spring, Heartwood Theater and Lincoln Academy (LA) will present a very special student production – Sonnets to Orpheus. Director Griff Braley notes, “Our original intent…

Renowned Canadian singer-songwriter Alan Doyle makes his Waldo Theatre debut with special guests Fortunate Ones in a 7:30 p.m. show March 13. Alan Doyle is an actor, producer, best-selling author…

River Arts is pleased to announce the opening of an exhibition celebrating “Love.” Artists from across Maine answered the call: What do you love? What makes your heart sing? This uplifting and…

"All We Imagine As Light" - (NR; 1 hour, 58 minutes) - In bustling Mumbai, head nurse Prabha (Kani Kusruti) finds her steady routine upended when an unexpected gift from her…

2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films - Since 2006, ShortsTV has proudly brought the Oscar® Nominated Short Films to audiences across the globe. This special release features the…

Grandfather clock sentries stand on either side of the entrance door. Crisp white walls and rich wood display cases present a wide array of nautically themed antique items. Paintings, sculpture,…

The Waldo Theatre has announced the cast for its upcoming community theatre production of Eve Ensler’s "The Vagina Monologues," to be…

Comments Wiscasset selectmen and Town Manager Dennis Simmons had received ran 11-3 in favor of a letter of support for a bill naming the downtown railroad crossing for James Weldon Johnson.…

The Maine Health Lincoln Gallery presents an exhibition of paintings by Bristol artist Debra Claffey from March 1 through May 2.
This new show is the first solo exhibition in Maine of…