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Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Kevin Kiley

The historic, and some say haunted, Opera House in Boothbay Harbor hosts the annual community Halloween Potluck Dinner and Scary Readings on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The House and stage will be decked…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Potluck and Scary Readings at the Opera House. Oct. 30. Courtesy of the venue

The historic, and some say haunted, Opera House in Boothbay Harbor hosts the annual community Halloween Potluck Dinner and Scary Readings on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The House and stage will be decked…

"Joker" film still

Joker: Folie à Deux” - (R; 2 hours, 18 minutes) - Todd Phillips returns with the much-anticipated sequel to the 2019 Oscar-winning Joker. Joaquin Phoenix reprises his role as…

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Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s 5th annual Booktoberfest will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Library Lawn. Find great books for all ages in a wide array of genres…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Carlos Nunez. Opera House. Oct. 24. 7:30 p.m. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

Spain’s internationally acclaimed piper and musician Carlos Núñez is making a rare U.S. appearance this fall, with concerts scheduled in New York City and at Boothbay Harbor’s historic Opera House…

It’s the season of goblins and ghouls, pirates and sirens, and witches and warlocks ... a.k.a. our favorite time of year!

Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26 from 4 to 9 p.m. it will be…

Lincoln Theater
"Beetlejuice" Oct. 16 and 17; the sequel opens Oct. 18.  Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

Pumpkinfest Weekend is here, and Lincoln Theater is ready to celebrate in style, offering the perfect way to usher in the spooky season with a lineup of family-friendly films and special events.…

The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.” - H.P. Lovecraft

It is October, the cool, colorful, earthy-…

Oil painting - "Three Robbers Pub" - by Cassie Sano.

The Cathance River Gallery at 18 Main St., Bowdoinham is hosting a gathering of artists who have been creating impressions of local scenery for several years. They have one thing in…

Fall is upon us and we would love to have you celebrate the season with us. 

Come meet our new pastor Aram Mitchell, who began Sept. 29.  Worship services begin at 9:30 a.m. with…

A Blessing of the Animals event will be held Saturday, Oct. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. John’s Church/Cultural Center, Dresden.

Join us on the lawn outside the church for a celebration of our…

The oyster shucking competition.

It's been said that the Damariscotta River is the Napa Valley of oysters. Under excellent natural conditions, local farms use it to grow some of the best shellfish in Maine. To celebrate, oyster…

Celebrating 100 Years
CANDI JONETH/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML) hosted its first Storybook Ball on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Carousel Music Theater (CMT) raising over $20,000 for the library’s operating fund. Just over 100…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
The Boneheads/Stoneheads. Oct. 11. Opera House. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

The fall season at Boothbay Harbor’s historic Opera House includes the arrival of The "Stoneheads,' more often known to Midcoast fans as The Boneheads. On Friday, Oct. 11, the band brings an…

A scene from a Railway SPOOKTACULAR past. Bob Crink photo

The Boothbay Railway Village Museum has a full schedule of community inspired events this month, beginning with Family Harvest Day this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

"Transformation" by Sandi Donnelly. Courtesy of the venue

River Arts is pleased to announce Sandi Donnelly’s upcoming solo show, “Marking Changes”, in the River Room. “Marking Changes” is new work exploring the theme of impermanence using…

Cider pressing at the historic Pownalborough Court House in Dresden is an event that’s fun for all ages. Courtesy photo

Fall is here and it’s time for the annual cider pressing demonstration at Lincoln County Historical Association’s Pownalborough Court House in Dresden.  Families are invited to the court…

Watercolor by Edgecomb based artist Suzi Thayer. Courtesy of Merry Barn

To Celebrate Maine Craft Weekend, the Merry Barn is hosting a Craft Fair featuring local artists and makers. Join us on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4…

A dinner buffet

How many locals have had mititel or, in English, “meat fingers?” If you asked a week ago, probably few. However, thanks to a group of Romanian workers, many got the chance. A crowd of people…

River Arts
"Springtime - Cozy Harbor" - by John M.T. Seitzer

River Arts invites the public to the opening reception for “Artist’s Choice” on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 2-4 p.m. “Artist’s Choice” is a favorite annual show highlighting the impressive range of…

Brain Health Forum

On Wednesday, Oct. 9 learn about Dr. Allan Teel's innovative Brain Health Research Program to Reverse Cognitive Decline at the Bosarge Family…

Genticorum. Opera House. Sept. 28. Got tickets?

With multiple Canadian Folk Music Awards, the trio Genticorum have earned a reputation as a leading voice in the evolution of Québécois traditional music. On Saturday, Sept. 28, this powerhouse…

After Dark is a slide lecture that covers everything you need to know about capturing images after the sun sets and before it rises. Photographer Mike Leonard is a Night Owl of sorts and he will…

“It Ends With Us” -  (PG13; 2 hours, 11 minutes) - When Lily Bloom’s first love, Atlas Corrigan, unexpectedly reappears, her relationship with Ryle Kincaid, a…

Sunday, Sept. 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. marks the 3rd annual Little Seahawks pep rally held at Brady’s. Pier One Pizza and Brady’s have again joined forces to…

Common Ground Country Fair: Sept. 20-22. Common Ground Education Center, Unity. www.mofga.org/the-fair/

Fryeburg Fair: Sept. 29 - Oct. 6 . 1154 Main St., Fryeburg. www.fryeburgfair.org/…

Divine September weather was the ideal backdrop for last week’s First Friday Art Walk at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation’s Fall Member Show – the last of the 2024 season.

Artists and…

Sylvan Gallery
Stan Moeller

Sylvan Gallery features paintings by Stan Moeller of York, Maine, opening on Tuesday, Sept. 10 through Sunday, Oct. 13. The public is invited to a reception to meet the artist on Thursday, Sept.…

Where It’s At

The Barn Project’s current show, “Blue: A Spatial Dialogue,” features work by local artist and sculptor Douglas Gimbel and Alejandra Seeber of New York City – and it’s one no one should miss.…

Boothbay Railway Village Museum
A 60th Celebration Fundraiser is planned for Saturday, Sept. 14 at The Boothbay Railway Village Museum from 6 to 9 p.m.
 
The evening will begin with a train ride to the…
Merry Barn
Laurel Dodge

The Merry Barn is thrilled to welcome Laurel Dodge as the featured author at The Sounding Board, on Thursday, Sept…

Carol Wiley
BOOTHBAY REGION ART FOUNDATION - First Friday reception: 5-7 p.m.
Damariscotta Open Mic

As we enjoy the special warm days of our region’s second summer days, before the frost of fall really sets in, there’s still time to kick back, relax and enjoy the sounds and spirit of a gypsy…

Lincoln County can be justly proud of the people who have contributed to the rich and colorful history of this region. Evidence of this pride can be found in local historical societies like…

On Sunday, Sept. 15, 3 p.m., at the Edgecomb Town Hall, the Edgecomb Historical Society will host a talk by longtime resident Bob Brown entitled, “Yesterday's Mount Hunger and Today's Schmid…

Sheepscot Valley Chorus invites you to join us as we…
Tapestry Singers
Tapestry Singers is delighted to introduce Classic Harmony, a non-auditioned singing group for older adults directed by Beth Preston and accompanied by Sean Fleming. The first rehearsal is…
Southport Memorial Library

Southport Memorial Library is pleased to welcome he highly acclaimed, award-winning author of  the Mainely Mystery series, Matt Cost as its next author/speaker on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6…

Harbor Theater

Labor Day weekend brings two major family events to Harbor Theater: a Family Free Pass Night for “Harold and the Purple Crayon” on Friday, Aug. 30 only, and the free “Grease” sock hop event on…

Boothbay Fire & Rescue recently held their annual fundraising event on Aug. 18 at the main Boothbay fire station grounds, featuring an exciting day of cornhole and other…

The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) is hosting a series of gatherings to close out the summer season and support the work of the land trust across the estuary. Join KELT staff, Board, and…

Celebrate the last day of summer vacation with the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) and Bath at Play with an ice cream social at 11…

The Boothbay Region and Southport Democratic Committees are excited to announce the End-of-Summer Family Picnic, taking place on the Boothbay Common on Saturday, Sept. 7, from noon to 3 p.m., rain…

Press release

Summer is the season of events, galas, and get-togethers here in Maine. One of these events was Newcastle nonprofit Veggies to Table’s “Dîner en Blanc” Auction Fundraiser on Sunday, Aug. 11. …

The marvelous desserts offered up for auction at Lincoln County Historical Association’s (LCHA's) Preservation Party always create a bidding frenzy as guests compete to win the decadent…

Lincoln Arts Festival
Andie Elwell

The Lincoln Arts Festival (LAF) Art Show has been held since 1995, and almost always at a shipyard. For many years now, Hodgdon Yacht Services, at 100 Ebenecook Road, Southport has generously…

St. Cecilia Chamber Choir
St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for all voice parts as we begin preparing our December "Ceremony of Lessons and Carols" concert. Drawing inspiration from…