Saturday, June 28, plan to spend an amazing day in beautiful Wiscasset, Maine.  Spend part of your day at St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St., where the traditional, family friendly, 71st 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 jewelry to hand made clothing to silk screened goods and more, there will be ample opportunity to do some early holiday shopping or to treat yourself a little. 

Ahoy, Me Hearties! Join the Boothbay Harbor Treasure Hunt and ready yerselves to uncover secrets along its shores where mystery, merriment, and history await young and old buccaneers alike!   

The summer-long event is a sea-sprinkled quest for golden knowledge, experiences, and treasures galore. Kicking off Sunday, June 22nd and running through September 30th, this pirate themed hunt will be more than just fun and games - it supports a worthy cause right here at home. 

University of Maine Cooperative Extension announces a virtual Equine Speaker Series for 2025. The theme of the summer webinar series is “From Foaling to Farewell: Essential Knowledge Covering the Equine Lifecycle” with presentations by topic experts from Maine and across the country. All webinars start at 6 p.m.

Mine Oyster won first place at Claw Down 2025 on June 12 amidst applause, shouting, whistles and hollers. The winning bite, De-Constructed Lobster Bake, was composed of a fried potato crisp, warm corn salsa, butter poached lobster meat, hollandaise sauce, crispy fried clam, seaweed salt, seaweed nest and blueberry coulis.

Tickets are on sale now for comedian Paula Poundstone, who will bring her distinctive brand of spontaneous observational comedy to the Strand Theatre on Friday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m.

 Poundstone regularly plays theaters across the country, hosts a weekly comedy podcast, “Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone” and is a regular panelist on NPR’s “Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me.”  She also voiced the character “Forgetter Paula” in the feature films "Inside Out" and "Inside Out 2."

The Steep Canyon Rangers are excited to embark on their summer tour! They are head to many stops on this tour including New Hampshire, Maine, Pennsylvania, and several others. Steep Canyon Rangers are Asheville, North Carolina’s GRAMMY winners, perennial Billboard chart-toppers, and frequent collaborators of the renowned banjoist (and occasional comedian) Steve Martin.

On Wednesday, June 25 from 6 to 7 p.m. the next Ocean on Tap event will be held at Footbridge Brewery, 25 Granary Way, Boothbay Harbor.

The Innovative Gear Library Team of Maine's Department of Marine Resources will be speaking about their collaborative project testing alternative fishing gear and providing real-world feedback. There's a slight overlap with the Windjammer Days Street Parade, but we hope you can join us after for this fascinating conversation!

A fundraiser for Midcoast Humane – a sunset cruise provided by Balmy Days Cruises in Boothbay Harbor – will be held Friday, June 27 from 5 to 8:30 p.m.

The Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop in downtown Damariscotta is open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. now through Labor Day.

The shop is located on the river at 17 Backstreet Landing, behind Elm Street Plaza. It is normally open from 9 to 4.

It offers thousands of paperback and hardcover books in dozens of categories for adults and children, as well as music CDs and records, movie DVDs, audiobooks, games, and puzzles. All items are donated, all staff members are volunteers, and every purchase supports the programs and collections of Skidompha Public Library. 

"Thunderbolts*" - (PG13; 2 hours, 6 minutes) - Marvel assembles a chaotic crew of misfit antiheroes for a black-ops mission no Avenger would dare touch. Recruited by morally murky CIA director Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), the team includes assassin-turned-reluctant-hero Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), the brooding Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), the bombastic Red Guardian (David Harbour), and intense U.S. Agent John Walker (Wyatt Russell)—each carrying heavy baggage and shaky loyalties.

St. Philip’s, Wiscasset, is delighted to announce its 71st Strawberry Festival! On Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., all things strawberry will again be front and center at 12 Hodge St. Attendees will be able to purchase a scrumptious homemade biscuit swimming in native berries and piled high with freshly whipped cream or locally made ice cream.  Freshly picked strawberries by the quart will be available for purchase. Strawberry Festival t-shirts will also be offered for sale. One can be yours to proudly wear in celebration of the beloved berry.

If you want to know how to avoid losing your marbles as you age, come join us for lots of information about maintaining a brain-healthy lifestyle. In honor of Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, the Boothbay Region Health Center is hosting the movie "Memories for Life: Reversing Alzheimer’s" on Wednesday, June 11 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Harbor Theater, Boothbay Harbor.

There will be brain healthy food served before the movie starting at 5:30 p.m. courtesy of members of the Brain Health program. The movie itself will and run 6 - 7:35 p.m.

Programs and signs of support doubled as fans June 5 in a hot Stover Auditorium as Wiscasset Middle High School Class of 2025's families, friends and community waited to welcome the seniors down the aisle to graduate on stage. Speakers talked friendship, futures, words to live by, and thanks to family members and teachers. And technology added to the experience for attendees and gave those who could not be there a chance to watch the ceremony, too.

On Tuesday, June 3, the Wiscasset Elementary School Chorus visited the Maine State House as guests of Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, and Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, who represents Wiscasset. The students performed the National Anthem in the Senate Chamber before singing in the State House Rotunda, where their set included “This Land Is Your Land” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the hymn written by civil rights leader James Weldon Johnson.

The following local students were named to the dean's list for the spring 2025 semester at Grove City College, Grove City, Pennsylvania.

Jack Herman of Woolwich is a junior mechanical engineering major.

Willl Herman of Woolwich is a senior biochemistry major.

Julia Truesdell of Wiscasset is a freshman English major.

Veggies to Table’s 3rd annual French Sweepstakes is now live and can enter up until Sunday, June 8. Winners will be announced on June 12. The grand prize is a week-long stay in a gorgeous Paris apartment. All donations will help ensure that no one in our community will go to bed or wake up hungry.

“Almost 50% of local children rely on school meals daily, and pantry numbers are rising,” said Erica Berman, Executive Director of Veggies to Table. “Our work feeding our community is vital and timely.”

Willl Herman, of Woolwich, earned a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry on May 10 from Grove City College. Established in 1876, Grove City College (www.gcc.edu) is a highly ranked, national Christian liberal arts and sciences college. 

This summer, the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) invites you to explore your artistic potential with a diverse lineup of adult art classes through BRAF's Take Part in Art program. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, our workshops offer exploration into a variety of mediums for students at all levels.

Saturday's rain did not stop Barbara Chace from taking part in the second annual Wormfest in Wiscasset. The Wiscasset woman, selling wall-hangings and tumblers including Wormfest-themed ones, said she goes to craft shows every weekend, "and I've had five straight weekends of rain."

At Hearty Roots’ fourth annual Paddle for a Purpose community fundraiser on Saturday, June 14, it’s not all about the kayaks! Whether someone takes on the fun-filled paddle down the Damariscotta River first, or just jumps in for the after-party, a great time is guaranteed. Proceeds from the event will benefit the mindful work of Hearty Roots, a Lincoln County-based non-profit, as it fosters community wellness through connection, adventure, and reflective experiences.