Culture

Boothbay Register graphic designer and photographer Steve Edwards shot these gorgeous photos during Gardens Aglow press night at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. After two years as a driving event…

After the turkey and the football and the shopping . . . when everyone’s just about worn out, bring the family to relax at the movies, with free admission and free popcorn. Co-sponsored by the…

Press release

The Flagship Inn is excited to bring life back to their on-site restaurant, opening for a holiday pop-up during the Boothbay Lights and Gardens Aglow display at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens…

Lincoln Theater

This weekend Lincoln County Community Theater (LCCT), the resident theater company of Damariscotta’s historic Lincoln Theater, opens their 154th production! “Halfway There,” a comedy by Norm…

Come for the shopping and stay for the seasonal activities throughout Wiscasset Village during Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest, Friday, Dec. 2 through Sunday, Dec. 4. From visits with…

“Ticket To Paradise” - (PG-13; 1 hour, 44 minutes) -  “Ticket to Paradise” follows a standard romantic comedy script: a divorced couple teams up and travels to Bali to stop their…

Where it’s at

As the chill of autumn begins to descend, particularly before the madness between Black Friday and Christmas, I review the books next to my bed … and on the book table next to the chaise … and…

In 1922 one film changed cinema and defined screen terror ...

“Nosferatu” – 100th Anniversary (1922; 1 hour, 5 minutes) - In this highly influential silent horror film,…

Roots powerhouse duo The Small Glories are Cara Luft and JD Edwards, a musical tour-de-force partnership planted on the Canadian Prairies. With stage banter striking a unique balance between…

“Ticket To Paradise” - (PG-13; 1 hour, 44 minutes) - A divorced couple (Julia Roberts and George Clooney) team up and travel to Bali to stop their daughter from making the same…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Master gingerbread house builder Kevin Kiley will once again kick off the gingerbread season in Boothbay Harbor with a free class on the fun art of gingerbread house construction. On Wednesday,…

Lynn Farrin, owner of the Jefferson Market & General Store, has announced that the store will be hosting author Barbara Walsh on Saturday, Nov. 12 from…

Come to the Waldo Theatre Thursday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. to hear Victor Wooten with Bass Extremes - bassist Steve Bailey and drummer Gregg Bissonette.

Victor Wooten is a 5-time Grammy Award…

Camden Opera House

Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St., presents “Rhapsody in Black,” a one-man show written and performed by LeLand Gantt, Friday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. Gantt’s show, developed under Estelle Parsons at…

The Second Congregational Church, UCC has announced that Ray Cornils will serve as interim organist/choir director in November and December. Mr. Cornils was the municipal organist for…

Join us as we explore the many ways Dia de los Muertos is celebrated in Spanish-speaking countries around the world. Share your own special family traditions on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 10:30 p.m.…

“Don’t Worry Darling” - (R; 2 hours, 2 minutes) - Alice and Jack are lucky to be living in the idealized community of Victory, the experimental company town housing the men who…

Sandi Cirillo’

River Arts will feature Searsport artist and art educator, Sandi Cirillo, in a one woman show. Her fiber and mixed media selections will be on display in the River Room from Nov. 3 to Nov. 22.…

Southport Memorial Library
Lois Glaser

Photographer Lois Glaser holds an MS in art education. Though it was not her major, photography always held a fascination for her. After teaching, and a complete career change, 25 years passed…

Welcome back to the ’60s at the Harbor Theater where, for the next six months, we will take you through a selection of movies that represent the breadth and depth of filmmaking in this iconic…

Screenings are at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; and 2 p.m. only on Sunday.

“Moonage Daydream” - (PG-13; 2 hours, 15 minutes) - A cinematic odyssey exploring Bowie’s…

Is Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest one of your holiday traditions yet?

During Marketfest weekend, the Village is festooned with garlands, Santa visits with children, free horse and wagon…

Candace Vlcek
The new show at the Grill opens Oct. 31 with three seasoned Midcoast Maine artists. Kathleen Horst, Will Kefauver, and Candace Vlcek utilize very different styles and mediums to capture scenes…

                                                                 All Hallow’s Eve is…

The Lincoln and Peace Gallery
The Lincoln Theater and The Peace Gallery are pleased to be offering a free screening of the documentary film “The Wake Up Call,” playing Saturday, Oct. 29 at 2 p.m.…

A restaurant with upscale, farm-to-table dining will return at 65 Gardiner Road, Wiscasset. Mathew and Corrinna Stum plan to open Back River Bistro before Thanksgiving in the building where…

It’s cozy season! Time for flannel sheets, fuzzy socks, spiced tea, and extra sleep. As cold weather approaches so does the…

The newest release from director Olivia Wilde, “Don’t Worry Darling,” is an entertaining psychological thriller, with plenty of drama, and will satisfy the mystery lovers as well. While critics…

“Amsterdam” - (R; 2 hours 14 minutes) -  A fascinating and richly intricate tale that brilliantly weaves historical fact with fiction for a timely, cinematic experience. Set in…

River Arts in Damariscotta announces a call to artists for a special year-end show that will fill every room of the gallery. 

All original fine art and fine…

Our most recent October Community Literacy Event celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day. For this special event we were…

 Alan Derosby

Alan Derosby, a Maine native, will talk about his latest novel,  “Death and Mr. Fould,” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5 at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library.

Alan spent several years focusing…

Alina Blakesley

On Saturday, Oct. 22 Boothbay Harbor resident Alina Blakesley competed in the Paragon Dance Competition in Stamford, Connecticut. Blakesley placed First in the ProAm International…

The Boothbay Y Arts theater ensemble performed “A Year With Frog and Toad” at the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta on Oct. 21 and 22 to a full house. The cast of nearly 30 students ranged in…

Lincoln County Historical Association
A recent situation at Wiscasset Middle High School brings to mind a similar story of something that happened right here in Lincoln County two centuries ago. Earlier this month, local newspapers…

The Miles Memorial Hospital League Art Committee announces a final call for area artists to exhibit for the 2023 season in the Hall Gallery at Miles Hospital, Damariscotta. Prospective artists…

Sophia Scott

Griff Braley, drama teacher and director at LA and Heartwood Artistic Director, chose this piece for several reasons. First and foremost, it’s grounded in great literature, and most of this young…

From 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is hosting author and terrestrial ecologist Tom Wessels for an online program on interpreting the history of local woodlands…

Joanie Betterly

River Arts invites the public to a reception for the “Artist’s Choice” show. The opening for this annual favorite will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. Many artists will be present…

Scary Readings return to the Boothbay Harbor Opera House this month. After a two year hiatus due to the pandemic, the community is once again invited to participate in the beloved, if spooky,…

There is certainly something for everyone this weekend at The Lincoln! The next take on an Agatha Christie favorite, “See How They Run” opens Friday. The Y Arts youth are back live on-stage Friday…

Locals and visitors alike will be glad to learn Thistle Inn, which closed in June, will re-open next March when WAVES owners Jenny Chen and Ian Ronan take over the restaurant at 55 Oak St. with…

Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA) continues its series of programs on Women Writers of Lincoln County with a talk by Jefferson Navicky at Skidompha Library. Navicky, archivist for the…

“The Good House” – (R; 1 hour, 43 minutes) - Set on Boston’s North Shore, an area whose fishing towns are being gentrified, the film takes us into the houses and hearts of realtor…

Andrea Peters

Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) just got in a new shipment of 12” x 12” canvas squares a.k.a. a green light and reminder to all regional artists that it’s time to create small masterpieces…

For one night only, downtown Damariscotta will be filled with laughter as Lincoln Theater welcomes members of the cast and crew of the independent film project “…

Twelve Maine restaurants and one island – yes, Cabbage Island Clambakes – made it onto Yelp’s Top 100 New England places to eat this year. This top attraction of the Boothbay region placed 43rd.…

The Glenn Jenks Ragtime Revue is back and better than ever!

Premiering in 2019 at the Camden Opera House, the Glenn Jenks…

The Miles Memorial Hospital League Art Committee announces a call for area artists to exhibit for the 2023 season in the Hall Gallery at Miles Hospital, Damariscotta. Prospective…

Where It’s/Was At

The First Friday Art Tours of the 2022 season ended Oct. 7. Traditionally the most low-key First Friday of any year, it nonetheless was an opportunity to take in some great art, conversation, and…