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Love and Lobsters

Surround yourself with books, gifts, and holiday joy as critically acclaimed local author Shannon Parker…

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Holiday gift shopping is a pleasurable experience during Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest weekend in the Village, from Dec. 6 through Dec. 8. A fine collection of unique shops offers a vast array of…

Tickets are $20 for the Damariscotta Baptist Church concert and $25 for the Bowdoin Chapel concert.

St. Cecilia Chamber Choir will present its popular annual "Lessons and Carols" Christmas concerts on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. at Damariscotta Baptist Church, 4 Bristol…

Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Lawrence in "Conclave" opening Friday, Dec. 6. Courtesy of Harbor Theater

"Here" - (PG13; 1 hour, 44 minutes) - From the team behind Forrest Gump—director Robert Zemeckis, writer Eric Roth, and actors Tom Hanks and Robin Wright—comes "Here," an…

Waldo Theatre Art Gallery
"Floating House Series: Butterflies and Lotus," "Winter Clothes Series: Inuit Anorak"- by Pam Smilow. Courtesy of the venue

The Waldo Theatre, located at 916 Main St., Waldoboro, glides into the holiday season with a visual feast of artwork by painter and mixed media artist Pam Smilow in her…

World premiere in Portland April 4-14. Courtesy photo

Snowlion Repertory Company announces the world premeire of "Faust in the Anthropocene" will be at The Hill Arts (formerly St. Lawrence Arts) at 76 Congress St., Portland. Opening April 4, it…

Waldo Theatre
A longstanding holiday favorite. Come, sing-a-long, wear a costume, and usher in the holidays! Courtesy of the venue

The Waldo Theatre is again kicking-off the holiday season with a fun and festive post-Thanksgiving Community Singalong on Friday, Nov. 29, at 4 pm. The holiday favorite "White Christmas" will…

The N'oreasters Barbershop singers are spreading Christmas cheer through song. Courtesy of Kathy Robatille

The Nor’easters Barbershop Chorus is gearing up again to bring Christmas Spirit in the form of music to residents of assisted living, nursing homes, and even some hospitals.

They will sing…

Come to 16 Wharf St. for this Holiday Jam, 8-11 p.m. Courtesy of Music Time podcast

Saturday, Dec. 28 Mine Oyster is the place to be from 8 to 11 p.m. for the Holiday Jam featuring Hello Newman, a 90s-2000s band. 

There will be finger foods, a cash bar…

Lincoln Theater
"The Christmas Chronicles 2" kicks off the holiday movies at Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

The Lincoln Theater, in partnership with the Damariscotta Region Chamber of Commerce’s Villages of Light, is excited to welcome Santa Claus back to the Lincoln Theater on Saturday, Nov. 30.…

"Lost on a Mountain in Maine" opens Nov. 29 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

“Lost on a Mountain in Maine” - (PG; 1 hour, 38 minutes) - “Lost on a Mountain in Maine” tells the inspiring true story of 12-year-old Donn Fendler, who becomes separated from his…

"Here" opens at the Harbor Theater Friday, Nov. 29. Courtesy of the venue

"White Bird" - (PG13) - From the best-selling author of Wonder, the book that sparked a movement to “choose kind” comes the inspirational next chapter. In "White Bird: A…

"A Room With A View" is first up in the series, "Tea With Dame Maggie" beginning Dec. 2 at Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

Probably every fan of Downton Abbey felt bereaved at the passing of Dame Maggie Smith at the end of September. We would like to pay tribute to this British paragon of stage and screen with a…

Boothbay Railway Village Museum
BRVM train

The North Pole Express kicks off this weekend, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, at Boothbay Railway Village Museum. The event will take place on Saturdays and Sundays…

The cast of “A Medieval Christmas: Hodie Christus Natus Est,”   , from left: Christa Patton, Deborah Rentz-Moore, Anne Azéma and Camila Parias.

The Boston Camerata is returning to the intimate Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 3 p.m. with an augmented cast.

This year’s production marks the 70th anniversary of…

Sheepscot Valley Chorus from a concert past. Bob Crink photo

Sheepscot Chorus sings "The First Nowell" by Vaughan Williams, and other holiday favorites,  Sunday, Dec. 1 at the Boothbay Harbor Congregational Church, 125…

Welcome to Nickels-Sortwell House with wreath by the Wiscasset Garden Club. Photo: Historic New England

Christmas at Nickels-Sortwell House is going vintage this year, featuring surprises large and small. Come take a self-guided first floor tour of this stunning historic house decked out for the…

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The Waldo Theatre
Lady Lamb/Aly Spaltro comes to The Waldo Feb. 15. Photo by Shervin Lainez

From her early days, staying late after-hours at her video rental store job in Maine to record songs, to co-producing and arranging her four studio records, Aly Spaltro has…

See "The Polar Express" at the Harbor Theater on Dec. 7. Courtesy of the venue

Thanksgiving weekend ushers in a whirlwind of holiday activities in the Boothbay region, including free holiday films for the whole family! Sponsored by the towns of Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor…

Holiday Marketfest is scheduled for Dec. 6, 7 and 8. The charming historic Village of Wiscasset will be decorated for the season by some remarkably busy elves. The unique shops and galleries will…

Pat Colwell & the Soul Sensations. Opera House. Dec. 6. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

Santa Claus will be coming to town during Boothbay Harbor’s Holiday Lights Weekend, but in the evenings after Santa has returned to the North Pole to rest, two equally merry guys and their…

Playwright Monica Wood. Courtesy of the venue

Lincoln County Community Theater (LCCT) takes the Lincoln Theater stage once again as they proudly present “Saint Dad,” a heartwarming comedy by acclaimed Maine playwright, award-winning novelist…

Where It’s At
"A Bump in the Road" - Jean Kigel cold wax and oil.

Have you been to see the 2024 Art in the Square at Boothbay Region Art Foundation? My advice: Get there for yourself and any art lovers on your holiday, birthday, or "just because" lists. Fifty-…

A Merry & Bright Light Parade, winding through Wiscasset Village, escorts Santa to his Workshop on Friday, Dec. 6, starting at 5 p.m., as part of Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest.  Bob Bond photo

Families are invited to celebrate the holiday season with Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest’s Merry & Bright Light Parade, which brings Santa to his workshop on Friday, Dec. 6, starting at 5 p.…

"Lost On A Mountain" at Lincoln Theater opens Nov. 29. Courtesy of the venue

LCCT presents “Saint Dad” - (Approx. running time: 2 hours, 15 minutes; 1 intermission) - Family can push us to our very limits as we grow together, succeed together, and fall…

Judy Nixon painting at Boothbay Region Art Foundation. Courtesy of the venue

The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) is seeking submissions from artists for a themed, non-juried, art exhibit: “Wintering.” This exhibition will showcase the beauty, wonder, and…

Julia Gagnon. Dec. 14. The Strand, Rockland. Photo by Michael Haven

Maine’s own “American Idol,” singer Julia Gagnon, will bring a special “Home for the Holidays” concert to the Strand Theatre stage on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Julia will be joined by her…

Books and table

Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching and is celebrated in a special manner for those of us in New England. It is a day to gather and celebrate with friends and family. The cooks of…

"White Bird" opens Nov. 22 at Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

“Lee” - (R; 1 hour, 57 minutes) - The directorial feature from award-winning cinematographer Ellen Kuras, portrays a pivotal decade in the life of American war correspondent and…

Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days
https://www.boothbayharborwindjammerdays.org/

The Windjammer Days Committee is seeking community input. The Committee has selected the United States Coast Guard as the spotlight group for the 2025 event to be held June 22-28.

Edgecomb Community Church. Website photo

The Edgecomb Community Church at 15 Cross Point Road in Edgecomb will be hostingtheir first game night on Saturday, Nov…

Screening Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at The Waldo. Courtesy of the venue

The lineup at The Waldo Theatre will have you racing to the website for tickets!

Friday, Nov. 15 - "Copa 71" at 7 p.m. - The extraordinary story of the 1971 Women’s World Cup, which was…

The "Every Christmas" cast, from left: Heidi Holst, Jack Sullivan, Laura Morris (seated), George Bates, Jack Sullivan photo

The Waldo Theatre has announced the three-person cast for its holiday community theatre production of "Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some!)," a comedic, fast-paced mashup of…

Heartwood Regional Theater Company
 Courtesy of Heartwood

Heartwood Theater will hold student auditions on Monday, Dec. 2 for its annual Winter Theater Adventure, available to all Midcoast middle school students, grades 4-8. 

Lincoln Theater
Members of the cast of "Saint Dad" in rehearsal. Courtesy of LCCT

“Couldn’t we all use a do-over?” Family can push us to our very limits as we grow together, succeed together, and fall flat on our faces together. Such is the case for the Casey family of “Saint…

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Courtesy of Kraft Heinz Company

America's most famous sausage car is traveling around Maine and coming to Boothbay Harbor.…

Geneviève Tailleux, proprietor of Marketplace Café in Wiscasset, is doing a series of benefit dinners for Alna's John Seigars, whose house burned down recently. Tailleux said she has done one…

Heartwood Regional Theater Company
Courtesy of Heartwood Regional Theater Company

Heartwood Regional Theater Company, in collaboration with Lincoln Academy, announces student auditions for the Broadway musical "Hadestown" nominated for 14 Tony Awards and winner of eight.…

"Lee" opens at the Harbor Theater Nov. 15. Courtesy of the venue

“Lost On A Mountain In Maine” - (PG; 1 hour, 55 minutes) – This film brings to life the harrowing true story of Donn Fendler, a 12-year-old boy who survived nine days lost in…

A sampling of the art in the "Celebration" show at River Arts. Courtesy of the venue

A special “Celebration” show decks the halls at River Arts in Damariscotta. The gallery is filled with fine art and fine craft created by Maine artists for the holiday season. This extravaganza…

Geoffrey Bates

Geoffrey Bates will read from his…

Nickels-Sortwell House during the holidays in 2023. File photo

Spark your holiday spirit with a…

Lincoln County Community Theater
"Saint Dad," an LCCT presentation, opens Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. Courtesy image

Lincoln County Community Theater proudly presents, "Saint Dad," directed by John Mulcahy.  Cast members are Emily Rose, Christina Belknap, Nanette Hennig Fraser, Gregory J…

Panel discussion members: Lisa DeSisto, Jo Easton, Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm and Matt Storin. Courtesy of the Camden Conference

97 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. File photo

Saturday, Jan. 11 – The Boneheads…

999 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay Harbor. File photo

Erik Hobson and musicians will perform in a free public concert at the Boothbay Baptist Church, 999 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay Harbor, on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.

Hobson is…

Gingerbread class is Nov. 20. 3:45 p.m. Registration required. Courtesy of the Opera House

For nearly two decades the historic…

Merry Barn founder Stephanie McSherry sits outside the creative space at 417 River Road, Edgecomb. Courtesy image

Attention writers, storytellers, and tall tale spinners! We invite you to join us at the Merry Barn for a special finale of The Sounding Board on Thursday, Nov. 14 with author Cynthia Reeves…

"Lost on a Mountain in Maine' opens Nov. 6 at Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Lost on a Mountain in Maine" - (PG; 1 hour, 55 minutes) -  Produced by Sylvester Stallone, this film brings to life the harrowing true story of Donn Fendler, a 12-year-old…