SUMMERTIME!
Pemaquid Gallery’s new mid-season artwork
As they have in past seasons, the exhibiting artists of The Pemaquid Artists Group have refreshed their panels with new works of art. Visitors to the gallery after the mid-season point will discover many new and exciting oils, pastels, acrylics, watercolors, pottery and wood turnings.
In addition to larger framed works, gallery visitors will find smaller and very affordable paintings in the gallery’s bins of matted but unframed original artwork. The Pemaquid Art Gallery exhibits only… Read more
Wiscasset gathers for annual National Night Out
An event that celebrates neighborhood safety and community partnerships with police drew people of all ages to the Wiscasset town office lawn Tuesday, Aug. 6. Activities included a bounce house, touch the trucks area, dunk tank, games and raffles and food to buy, which will benefit the DARE program. Families also gathered around for a canine demonstration with Lincoln County Sheriff’s Sgt. Kevin Dennison.
After the demonstration with the dog he works with, Dennison said he has… Read more
Sizzling Summer Auction Aug. 23-25
An important collection of firefighter memorabilia and tools will fire up bidding at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries three-day summer sale on Aug. 23, 24 and 25. This auction will also serve up an extensive inventory of paintings, sculpture and folk art from the East, West and around the world.
Thomaston Place owner and auctioneer Kaja Veilleux said: “There’s nothing better than a summer auction packed with rare and one-of-a-kind pieces that exhilarate and excite collectors. We’ve… Read more
‘Northernscapes’ show to run through Sept. 15
Richard William Blanchard grew up in Winthrop, and found opportunities to develop his creative inclinations at the University of Maine in Augusta while he was still in high school. He continued through his university career, working as a sculptor and performance artist as well as honing his skills as the painter and visual artist he’s become professionally. He now divides his time between Maine and Los Angeles, and the Green Lion is fortunate enough that he’s spending some of his time this… Read more
Haitian Youth Choir coming to Newcastle
The Haitian Youth Choir of Holy Trinity Church in Port-au-Prince, Haiti will begin a 24-city U.S. concert tour with its first stop in Newcastle, Maine on Saturday, Aug. 24. The choir of 30 boys and girls ages 10 to 16, and an eight-piece chamber ensemble, will perform Haitian folk and sacred music at the Second Congregational Church, 51 Main St. in Newcastle at 7 p.m.
The concert is a benefit for the music school at Holy Trinity Church, which was destroyed in the 2010 earthquake that… Read more
Food, fun make ‘great’ Woolwich celebration
A new record was broken in the Nequasset Paddle Race, a pecan pie won the baking contest, the cotton candy was free and a hamburger could be had for a dollar! All of this, a pair of miniature horses, and more drew a big crowd to Woolwich Community Day on Saturday, Aug. 3.
One of the rites of summer, the community celebration is held the first Saturday of August on the grounds surrounding Woolwich Historical Society’s Farmhouse Museum and the town office. The community’s Special… Read more
Old is new at River Arts
River Arts in Damariscotta announces the opening of “Old Items & New Ideas” in the West Gallery from Aug. 8-21. The public is invited to celebrate at the opening reception on Aug. 16.
Barbara Bean, Ann Slocum and Martha Slocum join together in this exceptionally delightful and imaginative exhibition. A whimsical use of found materials abounds in this show of sculptural assemblages and two dimensional collages by the three artists.
Barbara Bean of Brunswick and Ann Slocum… Read more
Sandy River Ramblers to play at Lobster and More Event
Blues, birthday, big families: ‘Alive on the (Wiscasset) Common’
Visiting from Hallendale, Florida, Rory Leao has been to sailing camp in Southport and horseback riding in Boothbay. The week of Aug. 5, the 10-year-old planned to write at a workshop at Edgecomb’s Merry Barn that was once in her family. But Thursday night, Aug. 1 was for Wiscasset.
The mild early evening found Leao, grandparents Ruth Davison and Dick Lally; Davison’s son, Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce Board Vice President Chip Davison, and wife Diane; Chip’s sister Heather… Read more
Y-Arts presents ‘The Aristocats Kids’ at Lincoln Theater
The Y-Arts Music Theatre Camp performed its second show of the summer season with Disney’s “The Aristocats Kids” at the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta on Wednesday, July 31. Thirty-one members of the cast danced and sang through 12 songs while telling the story of “the four richest cats in Paris” who escape the clutches of a jealous family butler who wants their owner’s money for himself with help from the Alley Cats, the Country Dogs, a pair of geese and others.
The 40-minute show… Read more
‘Ain't Misbehavin’ premium on-stage seating available
Come jump and jive with the Tony Award-winning “Ain’t Misbehavin’” featuring the songs of "Fats" Waller in dazzling high-energy performances that transform the theatre into a Harlem cabaret. Songs include the mournful “Black and Blue” to the gleefully funny “Your Feet’s Too Big," the title song “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” and “I Can’t Give You Anything… Read more
Dog parade highlights Wiscasset Summerfest
First Congregational Church of Wiscasset’s Summerfest has come a long way since the Ladies’ Organ Society started it in 1983.
“It started as an arts and crafts sale,” coordinator Beth Maxwell said Saturday at the annual event. Maxwell said Summerfest has added over the years a book sale, yard sale, cafe, cookout, music and notably a dog parade.
She said all proceeds go to area charitable groups.
At the dog parade, owners took their dogs on a circuit around the… Read more
Lobster Roll 5k hits decade mark
Boothbay Region High School senior and champion cross-country runner Will Perkins won the 10th annual Lobster Roll 5k Race on Saturday, July 27 in Boothbay Harbor. Perkins won with a time of 17:48. He was followed by his coach and race organizer Nick Scott, 18:00, and Jason Bigonia of Walpole, 18:15.
Ariel Frederick, 33, of Cambridge, Massachusetts was the first woman to cross the finish line. Her time was 21:58.
The race had 152 runners. “We have had a record number of… Read more
Classical music, jazz, and hip hop among highlights of Salt Bay Chamberfest’s 25th anniversary season
Salt Bay Chamberfest’s 25th season, Aug. 1 - 17, promises a wide range of concerts and events, both ticketed and free. Music and performers celebrate the organization’s commitment to supporting the future of music while also honoring the past. Concerts address a range of topics connected to the season’s theme, Music of Our Common Earth, and span genres from classical to jazz to hip hop. The season features five festival concerts at the historic Darrows Barn at Round Top Farm in Damariscotta… Read more
Oysters, guitars and ‘18th century Gatorade’: Wiscasset Art Walk, July edition
On Main Street July 25, Perry Palmer shared with Wiscasset Art Walk goers a drink that cooled off 1700s families, including the members out haying with scythes.
That was very hot work, said Palmer, in a wide-brimmed leghorn hat and other reproduction, 18th century dress as she sat at a Lincoln County Historical Association table. The LCHA trustee skipped the stays – a corset-like garment with boning and several layers.
“That would have been way hotter.”
The drink,… Read more
Woolwich Community Day Aug. 3
Woolwich Community Day is Saturday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the municipal complex off Route 1.
The Nequasset Paddle is at 10 a.m.; 11a.m. to 1 p.m., $1 hamburgers and 50 cent hot dogs; 11:30 a.m., Junior Wildcats cheering performance; noon, pie judging contest; and 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Chewonki Foundation’s “Owls of Maine.”
The event will also have community tables, face painting, a bake sale, a silent auction, Historical Society museum tours, a bounce house and… Read more
Henry Isaacs: Moving Pictures
“Moving Pictures,” internationally acclaimed artist Henry Isaacs’ eighth solo show with Gleason Fine Art in Boothbay Harbor, opens Thursday, Aug. 1, and runs through Tuesday, Sept. 3. On Friday, Aug. 2, from 4 to 5 p.m., at the gallery, Isaacs and author/arts writer Dan Kany will hold a book talk and signing of their new book, “Travel Notes: The Paintings of Henry Isaacs.” That will be immediately followed from 5 to 7 p.m. by a gala reception for Henry.
Planning “Moving Pictures”… Read more
Coastal landscape painters, Loughridge and Klein, exhibit at Pemaquid
Two Pemaquid peninsula artists showing this summer at the Pemaquid Art Gallery at Lighthouse Park in New Harbor are Sally Loughridge and Barbara Klein. Their bold and colorful paintings depict familiar scenes from the coastal landscape. Both are largely self-taught who have had a passion for painting since childhood. They each claim that taking early instruction from other artists has been a significant contribution to their success.
Loughridge has been a successful member with the… Read more
Jack Silverio solo show at Studio 53 through Aug. 25
Jack Silverio had his own architectural practice from 1979 to 2016. In this area folks may be familiar with his St. Columba Episcopal Church near St. Andrews Village. It is designed in a way to be compatible with cottages. Drawing and thinking in three dimensions and making his ideas relate to other people is something Jack has done every waking moment, but Jack has also painted throughout his life, and in recent years he has worked full time making the paintings and sculptures in this… Read more
LCHA’s Kermess a sweet success
Rails, Tails and Ales and antique autos
Beer and shades of yesteryear were part of the main event Saturday, July 21 as Boothbay Railway Village hosted Rails, Tails and Ales and the 55th annual Antique Auto Show.
Turnout was a bit down from previous years as temperatures hovered in the 90s with high humidity most of the day. Attendees viewed the vintage, antique, hot rods, muscle cars and much more parked on the Village Green. Local favorite,The Murky Water Band provided music. There was a special visit by the ubiquitous Mr… Read more
Wiscasset Speedway set to celebrate 50 years
A special weekend is approaching for Wiscasset Speedway, a weekend that has been 50 years in the making. The track will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of its opening with a pair of special events July 27 and 28. The track, which was built by Wiscasset entrepreneur Wilford Cronk, held its first race on Sunday, July 27, 1969, and from that day forward has enjoyed the distinction of being Maine's fastest track. The track has seen many changes over the years, including name changes to… Read more
Artist and author Rebekah Younger program
Midcoast Friends Meeting will host a talk and discussion with artist and author Rebekah Younger on Sunday, July 28, at 11:30 a.m. Rebekah’s new book, “Be, Awake, Create: Mindful Practices to Spark Creativity,” includes dozens of unique prompts, introspective exercises, and hands-on activities designed to inspire expression in any medium — from movement and collage to photography and poetry. This event is free and all are welcome.
Rebekah will talk about the book’s origins and offer… Read more
Lynne Seitzer’s ‘White Paintings’ at Joy to the Wind
Portland Stage and MSMT present ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’
Portland Stage’s collaboration with Maine State Music Theatre continues with a production of “Ain’t Misbehavin’: The Fats Waller Musical Show” from Aug. 6 to Sept. 1.
”Ain’t Misbehavin’” marks the fourth collaboration between Portland Stage and Maine State Music Theatre. The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920’s and 1930’s comes to life in this three-time Tony© Award-winning musical revue. Join five sensational performers on a sassy, sultry journey – from uptown clubs to Tin Pan Alley… Read more
Wiscasset’s ‘Night Out’ Aug. 6
Join us for “National Night Out,” an event that celebrates neighborhood safety and community partnerships with our police department. This event on the town office lawn from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6 is an opportunity for the community to come together and support a great cause.
There will be a bounce house, touch the trucks area, dunk tank, games and raffles and food to buy, which will benefit the DARE program.
Wiscasset bake sale supports ‘Set for Success’
Organizers for the first ever “Set for Success” event in Wiscasset held a bake sale fundraiser at Ames True Value Supply on Saturday, July 20.
The Wiscasset “Set for Success” event from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11 is an offshoot of the “Feed Our Scholars” program that has been helping elementary students for seven years, according to spokesperson Gretchen Burleigh Johnson.
The August event at Wiscasset Elementary School will include free backpacks, school supplies and… Read more
Wiscasset: Working in the heat!
“Humidity and me are not friends.”
A sweat bead ran down Wiscasset Transfer Station Superintendent Ron Lear’s right temple Saturday morning as the station opened for a day the National Weather Service predicted would hit 95F in Lincoln County and feel like 100-plus. He’d already been there an hour.
Lear and the rest of the staff had two strategies to beat the heat: Drinking a lot… Read more
Wiscasset Bay Gallery’s new show opens Aug. 7
"Impressionism, Post-Impressionism and Modernism" opens Aug. 7 at the Wiscasset Bay Gallery. Works by important American and European artists from Italy, France, Holland, Austria, Great Britain and the United States will be on display.
Of particular interest is a charming portrait of a young girl in a green and white dress with a pink bow by French Impressionist Carolus-Duran (1837… Read more
Taylor Beattie guest speaker at The Lincoln Home
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Lobster Boat Races
SATURDAY of FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND
Races begin at 10 a.m.
Commemorative Ts and sweatshirts at sign up table at Brown’s Wharf on Atlantic Avenue go on sale at 8 a.m. - and they go fast (not as fast as the lobster boats, but pretty close!)
The lobster boat season revs up here in Boothbay Harbor the Saturday of Father’s Day weekend each year!
22 Commercial St., Boothbay Harbor
207-633-7200
Sail the Bennie Alice from Pier 6 in Boothbay Harbor to Cabbage Island, a quintessential Maine experience. The Moore family hosts guests 7 days a week from mid-June through Labor Day serving up traditional Downeast clambakes cooked on the water's edge.
Pier 6, Boothbay Harbor.
207-613-7339
Take the Harbor Princess or Pink Lady II for adventure ... Whale watching - Puffin and pelagic bird trips - lighthouse tour - Reggae cruise - and so many more!
Ticket booth at Pier 8.
207-633-2284
Book a trip aboard the Novelty, Balmy Days II, Miss Boothbay, or Friendship sloop Bay Lady.
Trips include: Monhegan Island, mackerel fishing, harbor tours, more!
Ticket booth on Pier 1 - 20 Commercial St., Boothbay Harbor
207-633-6598
Day sails, sunset cruises, private charters aboard Eastwind and Applejack (formerly the Lazy Jack)!
120 Commercial St./Bristol Marine
Please note: Schooner Isaac Evans is not sailing in 2023.
92 Wall Point Road, Boothbay Harbor
Freedom Boat Club offers an affordable alternative to boat ownership.
207-650-6027
66 Fort Road, Edgecomb
Held the last Thursday in June through September.
Art gallery events, entertainment, food, public participation art projects, more!
First Friday Art Tour
Held between the hours of 3-8 p.m. on the first Friday of June through October.
A self-guided walking (or driving) tour of the art galleries in Boothbay Harbor. See new work by local artists and gallery owners, refreshments; often with live demos and/or music! Times vary. Look for the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber info table outside Coastal Maine Popcorn for the map of participants the first Friday June - Oct. and/or check out the listings in the week’s edition of the Boothbay Register/Wiscasset Newspaper!
296 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor
Dinner and a music-filled show - summer stock that’s not to be missed! Visit the website for show dates.
Call 633-5297 for reservations.
Established in 2017 as the Boothbay Region Sculpture Trail by the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce. Sculptures of stone from granite to marble, metal, steel and more lead you along the Trail through town, and then by car to locations in Boothbay, East Boothbay and Southport Island. Trail maps are available at the Chamber, 192 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor, and other locations to be announced.
50 Sugar Maple Lane, Boothbay.
Breathtaking vistas, challenging 18-hole golf course, and a sea breeze blowing off the ocean. The stunning new clubhouse is unlike any other facility in Maine with luxury amenities - including Giselaine’s Spa, and unparalleled service.