Event organizer Ashlee Lowery announced Sunday, May 3 that the 35th annual Charles Begin Memorial Boothbay Harbor Lobster Boat Races, scheduled for June 20, will be canceled this year, in conjunction with many other local events, due to the recent pandemic.

“We are pleased to say that during this unprecedented time, we are able to support the community that always donates to the maritime event,” said Lowery. “The Charles Begin Memorial Boothbay Harbor Lobster Boat Races will be making donations to: Maine Lobsterman's Association, Fisherman’s Memorial Fund, The Boothbay Region Maritime Foundation and our local food bank. We are looking forward to the 2021 race season and hope everyone stay well.”