Have you ever taken a ride on Midcoast Maine’s very own authentic “Two-footer”? It's time to get on board for a trip on the heritage railway at 97 Cross Road in Alna. Whether you’ve never visited before, haven’t visited in years, or are a regular rider, you’ll find that lots of interesting adventures await this year on the railway of ‘Big Dreams and Little Wheels.’

Attention all classic boat lovers, antique car enthusiasts, and motorcycle admirers - get ready to showcase your prized possessions in Boothbay Harbor’s Vintage Boat Parade & Pier Party, a highlight of Windjammer Days! This year, the festivities are bigger, bolder, and brimming with excitement, making it the perfect moment to get involved in this remarkable celebration of tradition and craftsmanship.

The Friends of the Wiscasset Library have acquired some wonderful tote bags. These amazing bags are expandable and will hold everything you need for meetings, crafts, school, shopping or work. For only $5, less than the price of a cup of coffee, you can own one of these handsome bags. The dimensions are 15” high x 14.5” wide x 6.5” deep.

The event-filled 63rd Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days arrives in just three weeks! This year’s festival lands Sunday, June 22 continuing through Saturday, June 28.

The festival, originally one day, then two, then three has been a full week of jam-packed fun for all ages over the past 11 years with the Friends of Windjammer Days at the helm. The big draw is the gathering of windjammers, from local and distant waters, to our region. This year there will be 19, five of which call Boothbay Harbor homeport.

The Bremen Library is pleased to host local artist Lisa Kyle as our June Artist of the Month.

River Arts in Damariscotta is launching the summer season with a much-anticipated “Members' Show,” featuring an impressive lineup of 134 Maine artists. A vibrant and dynamic collection of original artwork fills the gallery in this striking salon-style exhibition.

An opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 31 from 1 to 4 p.m. offering visitors the opportunity to meet many of the participating artists, enjoy light refreshments, and take part in an afternoon of engaging conversation.

Celebrate the start of summer at Bowman House in Dresden, Castle Tucker and Nickels-Sortwell House in Wiscasset on Historic New England’s annual Open House,Saturday, June 7. Free guided tours will be given from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the last tour leaving at 3 p.m. No tickets or reservations needed.

“I was born in a small village near Myanmar and knew as a little girl that I wanted to be a nurse when I grew up, but my family was too poor to send me to school after Grade 9. That’s when I met FTD. They invited me to join their family, go to high school and then my dream of going to nursing school came true! I’m an OB-GYN RN, and every day I get to say “Happy Birthday” to a new baby!

The Boothbay Railway Village Museum opens this weekend for its 61st season. Museum hours will be 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. with train rides on the hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the hour. The museum will be open weekends only until Father's Day, when summer hours will begin, Tuesday-Sunday.

Join us in celebrating 50 years of live musical performances at the Carousel Music Theater with the magic of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s "Carousel!" This performance of the iconic musical, celebrated for its timeless score and poignant storyline, is a concert performance of the classic love story between a carnival barker and a mill worker. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the filming of the movie musical right here in Boothbay Harbor, making this performance a special occasion for locals and guests alike. 

The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) is delighted to announce its vibrant spring art exhibit, opening on Friday, May 23 through Sunday, June 22, 2025. This highly anticipated show celebrates the diverse talents of over 150 local Maine artists who are members of BRAF.

"A Minecraft Movie" - (PG; 1 hour, 41 minutes) - Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity means survival! When office worker Steve (Jack Black) discovers a mysterious cube, he opens a portal to the Overworld—and accidentally pulls in a group of quirky misfits from Idaho. Now, with monsters rising and worlds colliding, these unlikely heroes must mine, craft, and fight their way home. Guided by Steve and facing off against the villainous Piglin Queen, their adventure is a fast-paced quest filled with imagination, danger, and the power of teamwork.

Sylvan Gallery is excited to announce the addition of acclaimed Maine artist Roberta Goschke to its distinguished lineup of contemporary New England fine artists.

Seven Wiscasset Middle High School students took part in art workshops led by the nonprofit Studio B and sponsored by Wiscasset Creative Alliance. In these workshops, they explored their feelings and experiences through art. Celebrate their works Wednesday, May 14 at Wiscasset Community Center in this pop-up exhibition and join in a free, 5:30 p.m. conversation as we ask: What strengths do young people bring to our community and how can we better support and connect with them?

"The Ballad of Wallis Island" - (PG13; 1 hour, 40 minutes) - A bittersweet comedy about music, memory, and the chaos of unhealed relationships. Charles (Tim Key), a quirky and reclusive lottery winner, lives alone on the remote Wallis Island. His dream? To host a private concert by his all-time favorite folk duo, McGwyer & Mortimer—now long estranged. He invites Herb McGwyer (Tom Basden), unaware that Herb’s former bandmate and ex-girlfriend, Nell Mortimer (Carey Mulligan), is also on the guest list—along with her new husband.

River Arts is pleased to announce artist, Kharris Brill’s upcoming solo show “Repurposed Treasures” in the River Room. This original one-of-a-kind show of assemblages featuring found objects runs May 15 - June 4. Meet the artist at the opening reception on Saturday, May 17 from 2 to 4 p.m.

New Orleans native and Grammy-nominated Andrew Duhon has been busy racking up rave reviews over the past decade. On Friday, May 23 he makes a rare appearance in Maine, performing just one show, at the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor. Traveling with his trio, audiences can anticipate an upbeat musicality to his tunes with upright bassist, Myles Weeks and drummer, Jim Kolacek singing three part harmony.

"The Friend" - (R; 2 hours, 3 minutes) - Writer and teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor (Bill Murray) dies suddenly and bequeaths her his beloved 150 lb. great dane, Apollo. The regal, yet intractable beast, immediately creates practical problems for Iris, from furniture destruction to eviction notices, as well as more existential ones, his looming presence constantly reminding her of her friend's problematic choices in both life and death.

The next Ocean on Tap event will take place Thursday, May 22 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Footbridge Brewery, 25 Granary Way, Boothbay Harbor.

Hannah Sterling of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences will be speaking about the history of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), sometimes called "Forever Chemicals" and her research on them along Maine's coast. Join us for this highly relevant and fascinating conversation!

Sophia Suzanne is a 17-year-old singer/songwriter and guitarist from Boothbay. On Thursday, May 22 at 7 p.m., she will perform songs from her debut album, "Impatient Child," at the Poe Theater at 81 Academy Hill Road in Newcastle. This performance is one-night only with a band of student musicians.