Bible Baptist Church in Wiscasset will be hosting a free Vacation Bible School on Monday through Wednesday evenings, July 28-30, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The church is at 143 Beechnut Hill Road (directly across from Wiscasset Ford). This program is open to children ages 4 and older. (Anyone younger than 4 must be accompanied by an adult.)

Daily, desperately hungry people are being shot in Gaza queuing for food.  

Once again, Tina’s Daylilies will be hosting its annual garden party fundraiser which is open to the public. This is the 11th year Tina’s Daylilies has held this event. There will be door prizes, refreshments, live music and Tina's Daylilies owner Tina White said, "We will have lots of blooms!” Each year, 20% of the proceeds that day is donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for MS research.

Dresden’s Pownalborough Courthouse, which was built in 1761 and sits on the Kennebec River, has been witness to many historic moments, and once again it will be the backdrop for Dresden’s annual community event: Summerfest! Rain or shine, join the fun on Sunday, July 20 from 11 a.m. to 2p.m. at 23 Court House Road in Dresden.

In light of the ongoing crisis in Gaza, a local group called the People’s Perseverance is hosting a screening of the film "Israelism," an art exhibit, panel discussion, and question and answer session as conversation among neighbors on Wednesday, July 23 at the Harbor Theater, 185 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor, from 6-8 p.m. Doors open at 5:30. This event is free to the public.

Lincoln Theater is pleased to present the award-winning documentary “Far Out: Life On & After the Commune,” Thursday, July 24 at 7 p.m.  Through interviews, archival footage, and personal reflections, “Far Out” paints a vivid portrait of an era defined by experimentation and idealism—and the realities of sustaining those values over decades. Step into the world of 1960s counterculture in this intimate 85-minute documentary, and join special guests, including the film’s Director Charles Light, for a speci

Each summer, we see an enormous surge in pregnant mother cats and orphaned or abandoned kittens at both of our shelters—many just days old and in desperate need of round-the-clock care. These fragile creatures depend on us for everything: warmth, nourishment, medical treatment, and love. This year, the need is even greater. We’re seeing more kittens earlier in the season than we have in years, and they need our help now more than ever.

“A standing ovation!” - Grand Ole Opry

When virtuoso Irish playing jumps the pond and runs through the wide open fields of bluegrass and Americana JigJam is born. Bluegrass and American folk music originated from Ireland, and Jigjam is touring the US, showing audiences what it’s like when the music returns to the fast pickin’ and nimble playing, along with some fine story-telling, of four lads from the old country. Jigjam performs at the Boothbay Harbor Opera House on Tuesday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Help Yourself Shelf Food Pantry (HYS) at St. Philip’s in Wiscasset is blessed by recent donations for which we are truly grateful. Hannaford and Shaw’s Fresh Rescue initiatives, the Town of Wiscasset, the First Bank of Damariscotta’s Wiscasset branch, Midcoast Federal Credit Union’s Edgecomb branch, Wiscasset’s Masonic group, Wiscasset's American Legion division, as well as private donations, large and small, make it possible to provide for the needs of those who queue up each Thursday, from 5 to 6 p.m.

Can’t make it at that time? Contact HYS to discuss alternatives.

Brenda Bettinson’s Ravensbrück Series is currently on display at the Holocaust and Human Rights Center (HHRC) in Augusta through Sept. 5. 

This is the story of the seed of an idea and the field where it was planted. Eventually the story leads to a harvest that feeds a community. But before all of this, Alain Ollier went for a run.

Hearty Roots, a nature-based resilience program that supports youth in building confidence, connection, and emotional wellbeing through outdoor experiences, is proud to sponsor Thrive Together: How Creativity & Connection Build Youth Resilience, a free, daylong event blending art, teen-led conversations, and family-friendly activities. Presented by Studio B as part of the Puddle Dock Village Festival, the event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alna Meetinghouse in Alna with lunch included. 

Step into a topsy-turvy world of whimsy and wonder at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s 2nd annual Storybook Ball: "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland" happening Saturday, Aug. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Carousel Music Theater. This event is generously presented by Ryder Systems, Inc. and R.M. Davis Private Wealth Management.

Your ticket includes a festive cocktail hour with charcuterie for grazing, a catered dinner with wine service, dancing, dessert, and a lively live auction, plus the joy of supporting free library services for our region. The Storybook Ball is a 21+ event.

With the coming of 2026, Around Boothbay Harbor will have seen the arrival of 25 new years. That has to be a record!  

Unique to each calendar is a letter from photographer and publisher Robert Mitchell with personal observations; news of his busy, close-knit family; and a photo (this year’s by Kevin Kiley shows them all, bundled up as they take in a New Year’s Eve sunrise from the rocks at Ocean Point).

This year’s St. Giles church fair in Jefferson promises to be a lot of fun, with an auction, kid’s events, craft tables, music, and food.

The event takes place Saturday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the church grounds under the tall pine trees at 72 Gardiner Road in Jefferson.

The fair will include a live auction offering a three-day stay at a charming waterfront cottage with dock on Arrowsic Island, a two-night stay at ComfyDome glampsite in Jefferson, horseback riding, and a lovely handmade quilt.

Maine State Credit Union is bringing its Shred-It event to the Rockland community, Friday, July 25, 2025, at its branch located at 168 Camden Street. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Shredding On-Site will be securely disposing of personal and sensitive documents — free of charge.

“The Wolff Sisters live comfily at the crossroads of Americana, roots, and ’60s rock ‘n’ roll, where The Band might meet Brandi Carlile and take her out for a beer,” says The Boston Globe. On Thursday, July 10, the sisters travel to Maine to perform at the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor.

Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts invites the whole community to its 30th annual Salad Days festival on Saturday, July 12. This beloved tradition offers an opportunity to get to know the arts nonprofit organization that welcomes hundreds of world-class artists to Midcoast Maine every year. Guests may shop the invitational pottery sale, enjoy a delicious picnic lunch, watch artist demonstrations, tour campus and learn about Watershed’s programs that support the growth of artists working in clay.

 After a short break in 2024, Bigelow Laboratory’s annual Open House is back next month! Visitors of all ages are invited to visit the institute’s East Boothbay campus on Friday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to meet researchers and engage in a day of fun science activities. The staff is especially excited to welcome people this year to explore the brand-new Harold Alfond Center for Ocean Education and Innovation, which opened this spring and represents a 40% increase in Bigelow Laboratory’s footprint.