SUMMERTIME!

Many people are looking forward to fun festivals this summer. As usual, scammers are taking advantage of the building excitement. This time, they are cashing in with phony tickets—and even fake events.

How the scam works

You see a fantastic deal on tickets to a summer festival in your area, usually through a link on social media. The event promises live music, all-you-can-eat meals, craft beer or wine, or other fun activities.

When you click the social media link,… Read more

The grounds of the historic Pownalborough Court House in Dresden will be filled with the sounds of a perfect summer day on Sunday, July 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 pm. This annual free event, open to everyone, features horse and wagon rides, goat petting, live music by Halfmoon Jug Band, face painting, fanciful balloons, food by Dresden Fire Department, and vendors with local items for sale.

Dresden Summerfest is hosted by Lincoln County Historical Association, a non-profit organization… Read more

The day before his last day as priest-in charge at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Wiscasset, Tom Junkert wore a green hat from Goodwill with fake strawberries wife Jane had added. Tom Junkert was helping at the Hodge Street, Wiscasset church’s Strawberry Festival. Besides the ones on the hat, festival t-shirts and the sign on nearby Route One were the real ones – by the box or by the dish with whipped cream and more. 

Against Saturday morning’s white sky, parts of the building… Read more

The breeze was as strong as the sun during 2024’s Windjammer Days’ Artists Alley down to Whale Park June 27 and 28. Coordinating this event the past two years, is Friends of Windjammer Days member Mary Wawro.

And what a great lineup of artisans she brought to the Park:  Calli B (jewelry), Chris Cambridge (scrimshaw), Stephanie Crossman (handmade fish netting sculpture and paintings), Eric Darling (oil and up-cycled rope paintings), Dianne Horton (watercolors), Laura Kowacki (jewelry… Read more

Bruce John Riddell, landscape architect and author, has just released his second book entitled: “Seal Rock.” This book is his first foray into the Science Fiction Genre. In 2023 Riddell penned and released his first hardcover book entitled: “LandART- From Acadia to Zen,” printed by Friesens Press of Canada. LandART is an anthology of his landscape design philosophy and features plans and photographs of many of the gardens he has designed and built throughout Maine in his 40 year career. His… Read more

The grand opening for the public of the Gulf of Maine Discovery Center, formerly the site of the Maine State Aquarium, was held Wednesday, June 26 during the 62nd Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days Festival. 

People were greeted by Beth Trussell, Boothbay lab lead administrator, and Sunny Hong, Boothbay Lab administrator, at the welcome desk/ticket counter. 

DMR’s Education Division Director Dottie Yunger said 630 adults and children came to check out the Discovery Center. “… Read more

“The Comedy of Errors” is Shakespeare’s hilarious farce about two sets of twins who end up in the same town, each unaware of the other. This show will have a lot of music, singing, clowning, and funny business.

“It is probably Shakespeare’s most fun show to perform, and least Shakespearean,” says director Stephen Legawiec. This play has it all: madcap comedy, mistaken identity, seduction, slapstick, bad puns, and a family reunion beyond belief… Read more

Damariscotta’s Salt Bay Chamberfest (SBC) celebrates its 30th season in August. To mark this auspicious milestone, the 2024 festival has chosen the theme of “Music in Blue,” spotlighting historical and contemporary works that show the influence of blues and jazz on classical chamber music. Concerts will also include music inspired by the blue seascapes found in abundance here in Maine. Concerts will take place from Aug. 6 to 17 at the Lincoln Theater, in the heart of… Read more

Saturday, Sept. 7, Midcoast Conservancy will hold the 12th annual Live Edge Music Festival at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson from noon to 6 p.m., a fun-filled day of live music, great local food and beer and cider set in the midst of HVNC’s 1,000 acres of trails, pond shore frontage and bogs.

This year’s all-Maine musical line-up includes Primo Cubano, The Cowboy Angels, The Dooryarders, and Papa Tim and the Whiskey Throttle Band. 

The… Read more

Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 27 to attend the annual fundraising fair at St. Giles Episcopal Church in Jefferson. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the church grounds under the tall pine trees at 72 Gardiner Road in Jefferson.

It will be a fun day with many activities planned, including for the second year a sale of treasured items, donated by parishioners and others. These include glassware, a child’s rocking horse, a stroller, art work and much more. In… Read more

The Lincoln Home in Newcastle is hosting a lawn party to celebrate the fourth of July from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., with premium fireworks viewing at dusk.

Dance on the lawn to the fun music of The Boneheads and enjoy delicious barbecue burgers, sausages, hot dogs and veggie burgers that will be available for purchase, along with home made strawberry shortcake and ice cream.  Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available from Sadie the Bar Car.

Kids will have fun dancing on the lawn… Read more

Come as you are to Wiscasset Village on Thursday, June 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of this pretty, vibrant and historic town center along the Sheepscot River.

Galleries welcome visitors to see work by contemporary New England artists, paintings from the 18th-19th centuries, quirky assemblages, sculpture, and prints. On the sidewalks, local artists and artisans display their latest creations for purchase.

Wiscasset’s Laurie Rousseau is this… Read more

Summer has officially arrived, and with it a return of St. Philip’s annual family-friendly celebration of the luscious red strawberry that signals the start of summer. Remember the homemade biscuits swimming in minimally crushed berries and piled high with real whipped cream or locally made ice cream? Mmmm. They’ll be waiting for you between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 12 Hodge St. in Wiscasset on Saturday, June 29.

Pardon our work in progress on the beloved historic church. Be mindful… Read more

Folks in the Boothbay region already know what a community asset their local cinema is. Harbor Theater members also know what a great deal their discounted $8 tickets are. Starting July 1, their discount just gets better. The theater board made the decision this spring to raise the adult ticket price for non-members from $10 (one of the lowest rates in the state) to $12, and non-member child (under 18) ticket to $10. Member tickets will remain $8 for adults and $6 for children. 

Part… Read more

The Friends of the Wiscasset Public Library will once again host the annual Bands for Books on Labor Day at Lakehurst Lodge in Damariscotta. The Salty Dogs have confirmed that they will be performing and will… Read more

The Waldo is ready to rock the Midcoast with The Rebels- A Tom Petty Tribute on Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. The Rebels, America’s premiere Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, is made up of five seasoned musicians from Massachusetts with decades of experience between them.

“Tom Petty has been a major influence on my singing, guitar-playing, songwriting- all of it.” says lead singer Mike Golarz. “He was just such a talented musician that wrote so many great songs that we love to play… Read more

Please plan to join the members of the Edgecomb Fire Department for our annual Pancake Breakfast.  It will be held at the Edgecomb Fire Station on Saturday, June 29 from 7 to 11 a.m. We will be serving pancakes, bacon, coffee, and juice. This will be a great chance to enjoy a great breakfast, while meeting your firefighters and many of your neighbors. We look forward to seeing you. Donations requested. 

The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) will host its annual Family Fun Day Lobster Bake on Sunday, Aug. 4, from noon to 3 p.m. at Cider Hill Farm, 785 Main St., in Waldoboro.

“Each year – for over 40 years now – year-rounders and summer residents, Democrats and Dem-leaning voters alike, have come together to celebrate Democratic ideals with a summer’s afternoon of fun, fellowship, and great food,” said Geoff Bates, organizer of this year’s event. 

Saturday, June 29, plan to spend an amazing day in beautiful Wiscasset. Spend part of your day at St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St., where the traditional, family friendly, 70th Strawberry Festival will be happening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Around the grounds, several craftspeople will be presenting their intriguing wares. From wood turned bowls to baskets to jewelry to handmade clothing to silkscreened goods and more, there will be ample opportunity to do some early holiday shopping or to… Read more

If there was a theme for the ninth annual Fishin’ for Fashion, it would be “more:” more designers, more merchants, and even more to do!

Ticket holders began arriving at Boothbay Harbor Shipyard at 1 p.m. for drinks and appetizers, but this year’s expanded event meant a lot of the fun was held outside. In addition to a photo booth area and displays showcasing original designs from past years, there was also the… Read more

Claw Down 2024: What a night June 13 was! Delicious lobster bites prepared by incredibly talented chefs at Bristol Marine, the perfect location for any event: water and ship views outside, and inside ... ooh-lalaa!  Music by the Stillwater Serenaders, beer and wine, fabulous nautical decor ...Well, it is a working boat shed.

This competition shines a spotlight on Maine’s most popular crustacean, the lobster. Chefs must create a new bite-sized recipe with flavor that really pops while… Read more