Maine Lighthouse Day

Burnt Island visited by 150 lighthouse lovers

The Miss Boothbay transported visitors to and from Burnt Island Light on Saturday, Sept. 12, Maine Lighthouse Day. Members of the Keepers of Burnt Island Light (KBIL) included Board President Doug Goldhirsch and Development Director Patricia Miller. There…

Friends, family celebrate Bobby Blackman's contributions to the community

It was a day filled with good food, good music and good friends raising money for a good cause. Cook’s Landing in Edgecomb was the scene Sept. 12 for raising money for the first-ever Bobby Blackman Scholarship Fund. Blackman was a beloved member of the…

During a recent trip to Pemaquid Harbor, the authors were surprised to see two young ospreys still hanging around a nest - the result of Maine's extended summers? Courtesy of Jeff Wells.

A Bird's Tale

Birds and Maine’s Stretched-Out Summer

Mainers used to love to go on about how short the summers were here. Not any more. Climate change has elongated summer through both an earlier spring onset and later fall continuation of warm temperatures. Some birds have been able to track those changes:…

Painting by Allan Walton. Courtesy of Robert Mitchell

'Round Town

Olson House

When I came to Maine I did not know who Andrew Wyeth was, but I quickly learned. One of my favorite subjects is his painting of the Olson House in Cushing. I have visited there alone, and with family and friends many times and still enjoy walking the property and…

CSD trustees talk financials, capital reserve fund

According to a Sept. 10 review of the Community School District's (CSD) unaudited financials for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, the school has $542,509.28 of available funds. This includes $475,166.47 in unused funds and $67,342.81 in revenue. …

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Lincoln Theater

The Met Live presents 'Twenty Years of The Met in Cinemas'

The Met Live 2010: Elīna Garanča as Carmen and tenor Roberto Alagna as Don José. Courtesy of The Met Live in HD

Lincoln Theater is proud to present a special event broadcast from New York’s Metropolitan…

Open house at Darrowby Farms Sanctuary Sept. 26

Amanda, with Fiona and Flash, residents at Darrowby. Courtesy photo

Everyone is invited to the fifth annual Darrowby Farm Sanctuary Open House on…

Before the next storm, Maine must stand ready

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Little Man about town

If you are a cat lover living here in Midcoast, chances are you’ve heard of Sunshine Larry. Larry can be…

'Power in numbers' session at Edgecomb church

An Industrial Areas Foundation information session will be held on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 2 to 3:…

Announcing stream crossing installation practices training

Stream crossing. Courtesy of Knox-Lincoln SWCD

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District and Maine DEP are…

UMaine Extension offers greenhouse technology workshops in Boothbay

Home gardeners and aspiring growers can learn more about greenhouse technology and lighting at an upcoming UMaine Extension workshop held at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay on Oct. 17. Courtesy of University of Maine Cooperative Extension

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer two…

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Maine celebrates Dark Sky Week

Dark Sky Maine is celebrating Dark Sky Week across the state this week, highlighting Maine’s…

Coastal Rivers expands Marsh River Bog conservation area with land purchase in Newcastle

A view across Marsh River Bog toward Coastal Rivers’ newest conservation land in Newcastle, expanding connected habitat across 112 acres of forest and wetlands. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is pleased to…

Edgecomb Fire and Rescue August report

Edgecomb Fire and Rescue responded to 22 calls in August, compared with 19 calls in July.…

AARP scam alert: Deepfakes and AI scams: Famous faces, fake deals

The AARP Fraud Watch Network™ Helpline (877-908-3360) has seen a…

Veggies to Table announces Harvest Dinner & Fundraiser at Contented Sole

View from the Contented Sole. Courtesy photo

Join Veggies to Table at The Contented Sole in New Harbor on…

Community of Hope

Nine Domestic Violence Resource Centers: One Philosophy and Regional Specificity

"In the 1970s and '80s, Mainers created…

Sheepscot Links results

Senior Scramble Sept. 14

1st place (60) Dan Pomerleau, Ethan Chumm,…

Take-out bean supper at Edgecomb Community Church

The Edgecomb Community Church is offering…

Legion Post 36 breakfasts canceled for 2026

It is with sincere regret that we announce the cancellation of all American Legion Post…

Student Athletes of the Year Finalists released by Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame

For the 19th year, the Midcoast Sports Hall of Fame has…

Fraud prevention talk at Lincoln Home

The Lincoln Home invites the public to a free Fraud Prevention Presentation, Thursday, Oct. 1…

BRHS field hockey

Spruce Mountain defeats Seahawks

A battle between the top two field hockey teams in Class C South went the home team’s way as the…

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Boothbay Yoga Therapy opens with healthy aging focus and October classes

Yoga therapist and owner of Boothbay Yoga Therapy Tonia Blake. Courtesy photo

Yoga therapist and owner of Boothbay Yoga Therapy Tonia Blake is…

Sen. Reny celebrates Community Action Grants

Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, is pleased to announce that the towns of Edgecomb,…

BHPD makes 4 arrests from Aug. 27 to Sept. 14

Boothbay Harbor Police Department made four arrests between Aug. 27 and Sept. 14.…

Boothbay football looks for first win Friday against Waterville

The Boothbay Region High School football team looks for their first win…

EMA director updates commissioners about Boothbay Harbor propane leak

It's been a busy summer for the Lincoln County Emergency…

Tides

Sunday, 09/20
12:43 AM	Low	1.68`
7:12 AM	High	7.74`
12:48 PM	Low	2.41`
7:22 PM	High	8.80`

Monday, 09/21
1:44 AM	Low	1.63`
8:11 AM	High	7.87`
1:49 PM	Low	2.26`
8:20 PM	High	8.98`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Sunday, 09/20
12:31 AM	Low	1.59`
6:50 AM	High	7.28`
12:36 PM	Low	2.27`
7:00 PM	High	8.29`

Monday, 09/21
1:32 AM	Low	1.53`
7:49 AM	High	7.41`
1:37 PM	Low	2.13`
7:58 PM	High	8.46`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Sunday, 09/20
12:28 AM	Low	1.54`
6:52 AM	High	8.14`
12:37 PM	Low	2.48`
7:00 PM	High	9.12`

Monday, 09/21
1:26 AM	Low	1.48`
7:49 AM	High	8.28`
1:36 PM	Low	2.31`
7:57 PM	High	9.31`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Sunday, 09/20
12:21 AM	Low	1.84`
6:39 AM	High	8.42`
12:35 PM	Low	2.65`
6:53 PM	High	9.42`

Monday, 09/21
1:19 AM	Low	1.76`
7:37 AM	High	8.55`
1:33 PM	Low	2.45`
7:50 PM	High	9.61`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Sunday Breakfast at Brady's and then FOOTBALL!!!!

Brady’s

Tickets now on Sale for 2026 Garden's Aglow!!

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Blue saxophonist Vanessa Collier on Sept. 25!

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IT’S A RAINY SUNDAY BUT HAPPY HOUR WILL HELP YOU GET THROUGH 3-5PM AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

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Fused Glass Workshop 9/12

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Weekend at Brady's!! College football and The Season Finale of The Saltwater Hillbilly!!

Brady’s

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Main Street Shop

Sunday Breakfast at Brady's and then FOOTBALL!!!!

Brady’s

Tickets now on Sale for 2026 Garden's Aglow!!

Brady’s

Blue saxophonist Vanessa Collier on Sept. 25!

The Strand Theatre

IT’S A RAINY SUNDAY BUT HAPPY HOUR WILL HELP YOU GET THROUGH 3-5PM AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Fused Glass Workshop 9/12

Southport General Store & Barn

Weekend at Brady's!! College football and The Season Finale of The Saltwater Hillbilly!!

Brady’s

Annual International Community Dinner THIS Sunday

Southport General Store & Barn

AARON NADEAU TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1 5:30 TO 7:30PM 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

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'Viva Las Elvis' Sept. 20

Sunday, September 20, 2026 - 04:00 pm

Boothbay Now And Then: New and Historic Images of the Boothbay Peninsula

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - 05:00 pm to7:30 pm

COH Blue Café welcomes back acoustic jazz pianist Myles Kelley

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Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 09:00 am

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Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 06:00 pm

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Friday, September 25, 2026 - 11:00 am to1:00 pm

Northern Cross: A Tribute to CSNY

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