Join Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s Community Engagement Manager, Tyler Pascocello and Maine Master Naturalist volunteers for a winter bird walk at Reid State Park on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m.

Spark your holiday spirit with a visit to Historic New England’s 1807 Nickels-Sortwell House, Dec. 5-7, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., as part of Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest. Experience the house’s stunning interiors in a whole new way from vintage Christmas and New Year's celebrations to a fantasy solarium. Tours are self-paced with guides on hand to share the stories of the people and lives lived here.

Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest is scheduled for Dec. 5, 6 and 7. The charming historic Village of Wiscasset will be decorated for the season by some remarkably busy elves. The unique shops and galleries will be welcoming new and returning shoppers during three days of holiday fun. Be sure to stop by and see some unique items that will be available. Wiscasset is always a special place to visit, especially during the holiday season. 

Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest has become a destination for shoppers searching the Village shops for unique, well-made gifts. During the first full weekend in December, the small retail stores, galleries and ateliers in the Village are joined by a special marketplace in the historic Nickels-Sortwell barn on Federal Street, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. When visitors enter the barn, they are welcomed to a wonderland of creations by local artisans.

The Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop in downtown Damariscotta will be open all day on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

According to the shop’s co-manager Rosie Bensen, “A couple of our volunteer shopkeepers thought customers might like an opportunity, before or after giving thanks, to visit our quiet shop, read by the fireplace, enjoy our views of the Damariscotta, or maybe treat themselves to a new book or do some holiday shopping.”

Tonight, Nov. 14 is Community Night at Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens from 4 to 9 p.m.

The Heather Pierson Trio brings its annual holiday show, "A Charlie Brown Christmas," back to The Waldo Theatre on Friday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. In their annual December offering, The Heather Pierson Trio performs the entirety of the ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ album as recorded by the Vince Guaraldi Trio, as well as other Guaraldi compositions and holiday favorites.

The Shamrock members of St. Patrick's Church are busily preparing for its annual Christmas Fair, planned for Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Chevrus Hall.

They will be joined by Maine craftspeople and artists who offer a variety of creative items, including wood products, jewelry, and knit gifts.

The Shamrocks are taking wreath orders now before and after Mass and will include their fabulous crafts, bake table, plants, religious items, a re-gifting table, and three raffle baskets. 

Each December Boothbay Railway Village Museum (BRVM) transforms into a magical Christmas wonderland for families.  The North Pole Express event takes place on Saturdays and Sundays for three consecutive weekends, beginning Dec. 6.  The train visits the "North Pole" eight times daily, with the first train departing at 10:45 a.m. and the last train at 4 p.m.

In preparation for the 19th annual Gingerbread Spectacular, the Boothbay Harbor Opera House is offering a free class in the fine art of designing and building gingerbread houses. The class is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. in the main performance hall at the Opera House.

Why are so many teens feeling anxious, depressed, and overwhelmed—and what can parents, schools, and communities do to help? Those questions are at the heart of “Screenagers: The Next Chapter”, a powerful new documentary coming to Lincoln Theater for a free community screening on Monday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.

Twenty-one of Pemaquid Art Gallery’s talented  artists share their varied styles, mediums and views of the beauty in Maine landscape and wildlife at the Damariscotta River Grill. This comprehensive show opens Nov. 11 and will be on exhibit through April 13. The “Art at the Grill” opening evening is Thursday, Nov. 20. Join us for a special Prix Fixe three course menu that will be offered for $29, with a choice of wine pairings for $10, or choose a selection from the regular menu, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

“Roofman,” R, 2 hours, 6 minutes - A former Army Ranger and struggling father turns to robbing McDonald’s restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname: Roofman. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys “R” Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his double life begins to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat and mouse as his past closes in. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2 p.m. (OCAP), Thursday, Nov.

Bob Mitchell (also known as Robert, Mitchell and Mitch) and his wife Susan Endicott have lived in the Boothbay area for over 50 years. Their first home was on Barters Island back in the late ’70s, then they moved to Sherman Street in Boothbay Harbor until, in 2001, the family relocated to Southport, next to the Jean Thompson house and just across Hendricks Hill Road from the Evelyn Sherman family estate.

On Early Bird Saturday, Nov. 1, the Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop will hold a storewide half-price sale. The shop will open at 6 a.m., three hours earlier than usual, and every item except gift certificates will be on sale at half price all day until the shop closes at 4 p.m.

After that day, a special half-price sale on vintage books will continue through Sunday, Nov. 9.

We’re giddy with excitement to welcome you back this weekend! The work that has been completed in the lobby looks terrific and we can’t wait to share it with you. And don’t miss out on getting the perfect stocking stuffer – on Saturday, Nov. 1, as part of the Early Bird event, we’ll have gift certificates available online at 10% all day!  

River Arts in Damariscotta is pleased to announce Joanne Tarlin’s dynamic solo show, “Below and Beyond,” in the River Room from Oct. 30 through Nov. 19. Tarlin’s large and expressive body of work invites the viewer to contemplate more than meets the eye. Meet the artist on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

"One Battle After Another" - R; 2 hours, 42 minutes

The Bremen Library is delighted to showcase John Otterbein as our November Artist of The Month.

Known for his imaginative and whimsical approach, Mr. Otterbein’s paintings often feature playful humor and vibrant colors.

On Sunday, Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. at the Edgecomb Town Hall, speaker Kevin Johnson, photo archivist, will highlight historical views of Edgecomb, Maine and the surrounding area through postcards photographed during the early 1900s. The fascinating series of photo postcards was created by the Eastern Illustrating and Publishing Company to promote tourism.