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North Nobleboro Day Returns
Audience last year for the Debbie Myers performance. Be sure to hear Debbie and the Redneck Rodeo Aug. 8!  Courtesy of Hilary Petersen

One of the Midcoast’s favorite summer traditions is back! The 54th annual North Nobleboro Day will take place on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the North Nobleboro Community Hall on…

The Sheepscott Community Church will be hosting a baked bean supper, 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15 at the Harriet Gertrude Bird Clubhouse, 619 Sheepscot Road in Newcastle. Seating …

Previously unregistered drive-ins are welcome to join this 1951 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe from South Bristol on Saturday morning for the 13th Annual OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show. Courtesy of Jeff Friedman

We all have busy lives, so perhaps…

John Butke's work is among those found in the August show at Boothbay Region Art Foundation. Courtesy of the gallery

 Self-guided journeys ... led by an art lover’s imagination. Paintings ... sculpture ...…

Boothbay Railway Village Museum
The waterslide is one popular attraction on Children's Day at Boothbay Railway Village Museum. File photo

Boothbay Railway Village Museum will host its highly anticipated annual Children’s Day this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. BRVM is located at 586 Wiscasset Road/Route 27, Boothbay.

The…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Steep Canyon Rangers. Aug. 22. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

The Steep Canyon Rangers love what they do. Barrett Smith, who plays bass, guitar, and does vocals for the group, says “We've been making music together for over 25 years. The band started in…

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Concerts feature bird song and Brahms; a percussion extravaganza with a world premiere, and free music at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in…

Boothbay Region Art Foundation
Helen Fellows Matthews'  “Harry’s New Dock” captures the essence of a summer holiday along the Maine coast. Courtesy of BRAF

The water, the wind, and the wonder of a summer day in Maine set the vibe for the new August Member’s Show at the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF). The exhibition is now on view through Aug.…

A September Celebration of Midcoast Poetry
Poet Sarah D Oktay. Courtesy photo

New monthly series, library programs, and Common Ground Country Fair appearances highlight a growing literary community.

The Waldoboro Public Library launches its new Poet's Corner this…

OPERA HOUSE AT BOOTHBAY HARBOR
The Cody Sisters. BBH Opera House. Aug. 15. Got tickets? Photo courtesy of the venue

The Cody Sisters bring their distinctive brand of bluegrass to the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Maddie and Megan Cody have been making music together…

"The Sheep Detectives" opens at the Lincoln Theater July 31. Courtesy of the venue

 

Y Arts presents: "Elf the Musical JR" - Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is…

Alex Bigney plays Celtic harp at the Wiscasset Bay Gallery during Wiscasset Art Walk. Lucia Droby photo

Stroll the sidewalks, stop in to artist-owned galleries, and visit shops throughout the Village during Wiscasset Art Walk on Thursday, July 30 from 4 to 7 p.m., for a self-guided tour of art,…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
The Moanin' Frogs. Aug. 13. Opera House. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

Six saxophonists’ stupendous songs–anyone who can say that 10 times fast is clearly a fan of the Moanin’ Frogs, who will be wowing their audience when they play the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor…

https://www.boothbayregister.com/sites/default/files/2026/07/field/image/download.pngJillian Herrigal, "Sail Fragments," mixed media 2026 on exhibit in “The Art of Alchemy: Collage/Mixed Media Exploration" at the Maine Art Gallery.

The woods, meadows, lakes and streams of Midcoast Maine have always beckoned to artists who enjoy working outdoors - en plein air. This year, the Maine Art Gallery (MAG) has encouraged the 18…

OPERA HOUSE AT BOOTHBAY HARBOR
The HAAS Sisters. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. Aug. 12. Got tickets? Photo: Noah Altshuler

Musical DNA magic will be on display when the HAAS Sisters will bring their extraordinary talents to the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor stage on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 7:30 p.m.

Credited…

Children at a recent St. Giles Fair. Courtesy photo

St. Giles Jefferson mounts its annual Country Fair and fundraiser under the tall pines on the church grounds Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Giles Episcopal is located at 72 Gardiner…

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The date is drawing near, and there…

The Waldo Theatre
DakhaBrakha, of Kyiv, Ukraine at the Waldo Aug. 2. Used with artist permission; no credit given.

The Waldo is excited to have DakhaBrakha ( DAH-kah-BRAH-kah) - a world-music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine - performing on Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Reflecting fundamental elements of sound and soul,…

Camden Opera House
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Legendary folk musician Noel Paul Stookey, best known as one-third of the iconic trio Peter, Paul and Mary, will take the stage at the Camden Opera House on Saturday, Aug. 1…
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The Henhouse Prowlers. Opera House. July 29. Got tickets? Photo: Stephanie Heath

It is not often that a musical band’s bio includes working with the US State Department. But for the Henhouse Prowlers, who will be playing the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on Wednesday, July 29…

Check out the new playground at Boothbay Region Land Trust's Oak Point Farm during Field and Forest Family Fun Day July 18! Courtesy of BRLT

Join the Boothbay Region Land Trust on Saturday, July 18 for a free afternoon of family fun at beautiful Oak Point Farm from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy live music, a bounce house, splash pad, dunk…

The Lightfoot Band. Boothbay Harbor Opera House. July 23. Got tickets? Photo supplied by the band

Many music-loving hearts broke when Gordon Lightfoot died unexpectedly in May of 2023. A singer-songwriter of extraordinary talent, his songs were the soundtrack of his fans’ lives for over 60…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Seth Glier & Kelly Halloran. Boothay Harbor Opera House. July 22. Got tickets? Photo courtesy of the artist

Singer-songwriter Seth Glier will be playing the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on Wednesday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m.  He will be accompanied by fiddle player, and long-time friend, Kelly…

Enjoy an afternoon of jazz with the Wilson Jazz Duo at the historic Old Head Tide Church in Alna this Saturday! Courtesy photo

The Friends of Old Head Tide Church invite the public to an afternoon of jazz featuring the Wilson Jazz Duo on Saturday, July 11 at 3 p.m., at the historic Old Head Tide…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Haggis X-1. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. July 15. Got tickets? Courtesy of the band

Haggis X-1 is a high-energy Celtic rock band built around veteran members of Enter the Haggis. Over a 30-year career, Enter the Haggis toured extensively across North America, performing on…

Maine Friends of Music
Maine Friends of Music Chamber Group. Courtesy of Sean Fleming

 

Back by popular demand, Maine Friends of Music will present "A Musical Mosaic" at the Union Church located at 2171 ME-129 in South Bristol on Sunday, July 12 at 4 p.m…
Heartwood Theater's summer production opening July 17 features five local thespians and musical score by Sophia Scott. Courtesy image

Heartwood Theater Company is prepping for one of its most important, unique, and intriguing productions in 23 seasons of creating and producing theater, “The…

OPERA HOUSE AT BOOTHBAY HARBOR
Arsentiy Kharitonov. Opera House. July 11. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor is delighted to welcome back pianist and composer Arsentiy Kharitonov on Saturday, July 11. Originally hailing from St.…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
T Marie and Bayou Juju. July 3 Opera House. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

 

T Marie and Bayou Juju serves up a fresh take on traditional music from southern Louisiana including Cajun, Creole,  Zydeco, Swamp Pop, and Nola R & B. And then wows…

OPERA HOUSE AT BOOTHBAY HARBOR
I Draw Slow. Opera House. July 9. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

I Draw Slow, a five-piece folk band based in Dublin, will provide an immersive night of music at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on Thursday, July 9. The critically-acclaimed band has…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
James Montgomery. Opera House. July 10. Got tickets? Best hurry! Mike Martin photo

A big night of blues is coming to the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on Friday, July 10. Harmonica ace James Montgomery has earned the “legendary” tag through a stellar career that spans five…

Saturday, July 11

In partnership with the National Park Service, the Frances Perkins Center (478 River Road, Newcastle) will be hosting a special afternoon for families to learn about and…

Fireworks as seen from the Lincoln Home. Kim Traina photo

The Lincoln Home is hosting a lawn party to celebrate the Fourth of July from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., with premium fireworks viewing at dusk.

Dance on the lawn to music of Deadly Desire, a high…

Barn Swallow Books
Spotlight Poet Len Geminara. Courtesy of Barn Swallow Books

There is something quietly magical about a room full of people listening to poems. For a little while, strangers become neighbors, stories become shared possessions, and the world seems both…

It's the World Premiere!
The pirates are ready to storm the stage! These swashbuckling sailors are bringing plenty of laughs, adventure, and mischief to Time Adrift, June 18-20 at Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of The Mirabiles

 

The wait is nearly over! "Time Adrift," a brand-new original musical by Emily and Nick Mirabile, opens next week for a…

A Father's Day Special at the Harbor Theater: "The Great Escape" back on the silver screen Sunday, June 21. Happy Father's Day from Harbor Theater! Courtesy of the venue

Whether you are a first-generation dad with kids still at home, or a second or third generation dad with offspring living in other parts of the world, we have a special day planned for you at…

Maine State Aquarium
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The Maine State Aquarium has fin-tastic news: opening day for the 2026 season is June 17. The aquarium will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and closed on…

Lincoln Arts Festival Chorus
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Join the Lincoln Festival Chorus on Monday, June 15 at 7 p.m. Registration time: 6:15-6:55 p.m. Rehearsals are every Monday at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor located at 125 Townsend…

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The 33rd annual Sheepscot River…

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Gaelic Storm. June 11. Boothbay Harbor Opera House. Got tickets? Photo courtesy of the band

 

Billboard world chart-topping Gaelic Storm, a multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and after more than two decades of touring they are a true…

Boothbay Harbor Opera House
Traverse. BBH Opera House. May 28. Got tickets? Photo: Emmanuelle Roberge

 

Winner of Quebec’s prestigious OPUS Prize for Album of the Year, "Traditional Québécois Music," Traverse is a musical journey into the heart of traditional fiddle music that…

Boothbay Harbor Opera House
Suzy Bogguss. Boothbay Harbor Opera House. May 30. Got tickets? Photo: Jeff Fasano

 

Grammy-winning and platinum selling artist Suzy Bogguss is one to chase the muse wherever it may lead. On Saturday, May 30, she lands on the historic Opera House stage in Boothbay…

64th Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days
Decorations up! This year's Windjammer Days Decorated Boat Parade helps kick off the festival on Sunday, June 21. Courtesy of FWJD

 

Boothbay Harbor is gearing up for one of the most colorful celebrations on the water, and this year’s Windjammer Days Decorated Boat Parade is shaping up to be the most exciting yet…

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