SUMMERTIME!
Eaton, Taylor win Fastest Working Lobster boat at Boothbay Harbor races
Jeff Eaton of Deer Isle/Stonington won Fastest Working Lobster Boat at the Charlie Begin Memorial Lobster Boat Races in Boothbay Harbor Saturday, June 17. Eaton pushed his boat, La Belle Vita, to 40.2 mph for the title.
Andrew Taylor of Southport, who won the title in 2021 and 2022, won Fastest Working Lobster Boat in Boothbay Harbor with a speed of 49 mph in Blue Eyed Girl. Taylor did not compete in the overall Fastest Working Lobster Boat but won second place in the… Read more
Jazz, creatives at WAW June 29
Summer is only days away and the Wiscasset Art Walk, on the last Thursday of the summer months, welcomes area residents and visitors from away to enjoy art, music and performance, indoors and out, in the heart of Wiscasset Village.
On Thursday, June 29, from 5 to 8p.m., the accomplished jazz duo of David Lawlor and Neil Lamb entertain WAW’s sidewalk strollers with their extraordinary music, while Treats, just next door, resumes its wine tastings this summer, a… Read more
Nature’s sweet alliance: The beekeepers of Barters Island
Ah summertime, when neighbors gather on the porch to relax over G & T’s.
But on Barters Island, one group of neighbors might well be getting together to discuss their sweet collaboration with nature – the “eco-friendly natural honey bee” business called Barters Island Bees.
During a recent visit to the farm on Oak Hill Road, the Register met with founder Denny Denniston who said he always had an interest in bees. He was joined by six fellow beekeepers who shared their… Read more
Jailhouse Rock! event at Old Jail June 24
Lincoln County Historical Association invites the community to an early evening of music and family fun on the grounds of the Old Jail on Federal Street in Wiscasset. Jailhouse Rock! begins at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 24, rain or shine.
The “yard” of the Old Jail will come alive with rock ’n roll music by Gary Lawless and his band, Leopard Girls. Bring a picnic and a blanket or lawn chairs. Cookout classics will also be offered, including hot dogs or veggie burgers,… Read more
Strawberry Festival at St. Philip’s June 24
Saturday, June 24, plan to spend an amazing day in beautiful Wiscasset. Begin the day at St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St., where the traditional, family friendly, 69th 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 hand-painted clothing to air terrariums to silkscreened goods and more, there will… Read more
Fun for the family at Dresden Summerfest
The grounds of the historic Pownalborough Court House in Dresden will be filled with the sounds of a perfect summer day on Sunday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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 nonprofit organization that… Read more
This week at the Lincoln Theater
“Chevalier” - (PG-13; 1 hour, 47 minutes) - Inspired by the incredible true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Bologne (Kelvin Harrison Jr. in a tour de force performance) rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette (Lucy Boynton) and her court. Final… Read more
Rock ’n roll at the Old Jail
Lincoln County Historical Association invites the community to make Saturday, June 24 a full day of festivities in Wiscasset. Begin the day at 10 a.m. with the Strawberry Festival at St. Philip’s Church and end with Jailhouse Rock! at 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Old Jail on Federal Street.
The “yard” of the Old Jail will come alive with rock ’n roll music by Gary Lawless and his band, Leopard Girls. Bring a picnic and a blanket or lawn chairs. Cookout classics will also be offered,… Read more
This week at the Harbor Theater
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” - (NR; 2 hours, 22 minutes) - Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga, Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse. After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People charged with protecting the Multiverse’s very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle… Read more
Talking aquaculture at Lincoln Theater
Wiscasset Homes On Tour 2023 preview
“America’s historic houses are a key part of the country’s heritage. Stepping inside one of these well-preserved homes gives visitors a glimpse of architectural achievements, as well as the lifestyles and traditions of the past.” – Architectural Digest
Earle Shettleworth, Maine Historic Preservation Commission director, cites Wiscasset as one of three architecturally significant villages in the state. For those with a penchant for visiting historic… Read more
A special event: ‘At the River’ from Lincoln Theater and Skidompha
Summer Concert Series promises music by the sea!
The Southport Island Association (SIA) are very proud to be able to announce the launch of their Summer Concerts Series, "Southport Island Musicfest."
Three outdoor concerts taking place on Southport Island June through August, will shine a spotlight on this beautiful island, and raise funds for much needed community programs. The line-up for this summer features these family-friendly local acts: Motor Booty Affair - Wednesday, June 21; Piano Men (The music of Elton & Billy Joel… Read more
BHML plant sale celebrates ‘going native!’
The cold temperatures and rain forecast for Saturday, June 3 moved the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library plant sale indoors at the Harbor fire station but did not keep local gardeners away! Liz Lussier, one of the plant sale committee members, said proceeds from the three-hour event were just shy of $3,000, slated for the library’s many programs.
“What a difference a day makes,” said library volunteer Vicki Reinecke. “Yesterday we were dying it was so hot. We. couldn’t drink enough… Read more
Boothbay Region Garden Club annual Home and Garden Tour
The flower beds at this beautiful home offer evolving interest and beauty throughout the seasons. The gardens at Umami Point were designed by Lesley Paxton whose tender loving care keeps the gardens breathtakingly beautiful throughout the season. She pays particular attention to creating the cutting gardens so that the owners can enjoy profuse blooms all summer long both inside and out. The property is located on the Linekin Bay coastline which provides ever changing views of our beautiful… Read more
This week at the Lincoln Theater
“Somewhere in Queens” - (R; 1 hour, 47 minutes) - Leo Russo (Ray Romano) lives a simple life in Queens, New York with his wife Angela (Laurie Metcalf), their shy but talented son “Sticks” (Jacob Ward), and Leo’s close-knit network of Italian American relatives and neighborhood friends. When the high-school senior gets a surprising and life-changing opportunity to play basketball in college, Leo jumps at the chance to provide a plan for his future, away from the family… Read more
Presenting the historical and hilarious: Comedy by ‘Welcome to Maine’
The Waldo Theatre is pleased to present the comedy troupe “Welcome to Maine” on Friday, June 9 at 7 p.m. Whether you’re a Mainer by choice or by chance, you’re sure to recognize and relate to the act called “historical and hilarious” by critics and audiences state-wide.
Maine based comedians Ian Stuart and James Theberge began filming the 'Welcome to Maine' series in late 2020; joined by comedian Paul Hunt in late 2021. Aiming to be both funny and informative, Welcome to Maine blends… Read more
This week at Harbor Theater
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” - (NR; 2 hours, 22 minutes) - Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga. After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People charged with protecting the Multiverse’s very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself… Read more
Wiscasset Homes on Tour features iconic village sites
Wiscasset Creative Alliance presents Wiscasset Homes on Tour on Saturday, July 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, picturesque Wiscasset had a prolific ship-building industry, now long gone, along the shores of the Sheepscot River. But those remaining emblems of wealth – the well-preserved, handsome Federal-style homes – are why Wiscasset is known as “the prettiest village in Maine.
The 2023 tour will showcase uniquely beautiful homes and civic… Read more
Artists return to ‘Paint Wiscasset and Beyond’ in annual plein air event
Summer fun at local historic sites
Lincoln County Historical Association's annual day camp for kids, “Summer with the Past, Discovering 18th and 19th Century Art, Crafts and History,” is again offered for children ages 7 through 11. This year’s sessions will be held at the Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta, June 26 – June 30, and at the 1811 Old Jail and Museum in Wiscasset, Aug. 7 - 11.
Boothbay Farmer’s Market!
The Boothbay Farmer’s Market has moved around over the past two decades from the Boothbay Region schools parking lot to the Meadow Mall parking lot to the Boothbay Common, and man has it grown. This year there are 21 vendors and I dare you to go to this market and leave without having purchased something.
Don’t believe me? Check it out ... First off, new to the Boothbay Market in 2023: Barter’s Island Bees/Barters Island, Fat Friar’s Meadery… Read more
This week at the Lincoln Theater
“Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” - (PG-13; 2 hours, 14 minutes) - A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves brings the rich world and playful spirit of the legendary roleplaying game to the big screen in a hilarious and action-packed adventure. Final showtimes Thursday, June 1 at 2 and 7… Read more
New treat for Boothbay Harbor
Footbridge traffic this summer is in for a real treat. A new shop will serve coffee and morning pastries beginning at 7 a.m. and ice cream and other sweet delights as late as 10 p.m. Harbor Treats opens Tuesday, June 13 in the former Wannawaf building on Bridge Street.
The new owners did not have far to search for a new enterprise. Metehan Sahin owns the nearby Harborside 1901 Bar and Grill. He and his pastry chef Tugba Ciftci are Harbor Treats’ owners. Both have extensive… Read more
First Friday Art Tour
Self-guided journeys ... led by an art lover’s desire to exercise their imagination. Paintings ... sculpture ... mixed media ... assemblage art ... photography ... pottery ... weaving ... fiber art. Participating galleries feature new work, hold open houses with refreshments, studio tours, and often offer live demonstrations.
Go ahead - take a walk - on the creative side!
WALKING TOUR MAPS outside Coastal Maine Popcorn on Townsend Ave.,… Read more
This week at the Lincoln Theater
Looking for a fun outing to the movies? An afternoon of special effects, humor, action and adventure? Well you’re in luck because “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” opens Friday! From a role-playing tabletop game to the big screen, “Dungeons and Dragons” doesn’t disappoint, going beyond the gamers and offering an adventure and escapism for movie fans across the board.
“Showing Up” - (R; 1 hour, 48 minutes) - A sculptor (Michelle Williams) preparing… Read more
Midcoast choral groups to combine for spectacular concerts
On Saturday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 11 at 4 p.m. Tapestry Singers and St. Cecilia Chamber Choir will share the concert stage at Damariscotta Baptist Church. The choirs will perform two of the best-loved works of English composer, John Rutter, “Requiem” and “Gloria.” The choirs will be accompanied by full instrumentation and Sean Fleming on the organ.
Because Tapestry Singers has been committed to… Read more
This week at Harbor Theater
“Book Club: The Next Chapter” - (PG13; 1 hour, 27 minutes) - This highly anticipated sequel follows our four best friends - Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Diane Keaton and Mary Steenburgen - as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girls’ trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure. When Vivian (Fonda) gets engaged, the rest of the group gets the idea to… Read more
Special family event for ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’
The Harbor Theater and Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library have joined forces to bring your family together over a classic book adapted to the big screen after 50 controversial years on the library shelves. On Friday, May 26, at 7 p.m., a family group of up to five can see “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” (PG-13, 1 hour, 46 minutes) for one admission price of $20, or individuals at $8 per person.
The deal continues with free popcorn to everyone who shows their BHML Library Card.… Read more
New boat rental business in Southport
Hodgdon Yacht Services is pleased to announce the launch of Boothbay Boat Rental. The boat rental fleet includes Angler 20-foot and 22-foot center consoles with 150hp outboards that can be rented for single or multi-day periods.… Read more
The Boothbay Register/Wiscasset Newspaper – hometown news you just can’t get anywhere else.
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.