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  • Roof Top is OPEN 🍹

    Boathouse Bistro Tapas Bar & Restaurant
    BOATHOUSEBistro Tapas Bar & Restaurant Dine In • Dine Open-Air • TOGO 12 The By-Way • Boothbay Harbor 207.633.0400 Boat House Bistro Website Boat House Bistro Facebook Tapas Local Oysters 3.75 eachServed with blueberry champagne mignonette sauceFried Oysters 4 eachOld Bay...
  • Club Oyster presents Live Music 🎶 TICKLE TONIGHT!

    Mine Oyster Waterfront Dining
    Serving Lunch & Dinner 16 Wharf Street, Pier 1 207.633.6616 www.MineOyster.net Facebook Club Oyster LIVE ENTERTAINMENT JUNE SAT 3 TICKLE 9:15 PM-12:30 AM FRI 9 PAPA TIM 9:15 PM-12:30 AM MON 12 DAVE & CHRIS GAGNE 6 PM-9 PM FRI 16 TICKLE 9:15 PM-12:30 AM MON 19 DAVE &...
  • Rental Cottages

    Cottage Connection of Maine Vacation Rentals Since 1993
    Offering Private Vacation Homes Since 1993 --
  • A Day in the Life: A Beatles Experience

    Camden Opera House
    The popular multimedia live music tribute returns this summer for one night only at the Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. The Beatles’ groundbreaking career, from Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road, is recreated through live performance of more than 30 songs, with five costume changes and a video backdrop of...
  • Anchor Restaurant - OPEN - Serving lunch and dinner Saturday & Sunday from 12:00pm – 8:00pm.

    Flagship Inn - Anchor Restuarant
    ANCHOR RESTAURANT The Anchor Restaurant is now open for the 2023 season serving lunch and dinner! Anchor restaurant is situated next to the Flagship Inn at 200 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor – with plenty of parking. The Anchor serves American cuisine – from bar bites like wings and bang-...
  • Deck Bar & Grill – OPEN - Waterfront Deck & Indoor Seating

    The Deck Bar & Grill at Linekin Bay Resort Just off Boothbay Harbor’s beaten path sits Linekin Bay Resort’s premier waterfront restaurant, The Deck Bar & Grill. We focus on Maine’s traditions, from preserving our wooded water view cabins to the fresh local flavors you taste in our food....
  • KALER’S Weekend Specials

    Specials this weekend, beginning Friday: Chili Tots- loaded tater tots topped with homemade chili, cheese, onion & sour cream Broccoli Salad, with your choice of added protein Coconut Shrimp Platter w/ fries & coleslaw Happy Hour daily 3-5pm
  • New Leslie Weaver Jewelry in The Barn!

    Southport General Store & Barn
    If you don’t already know, Leslie Weaver is a bit of a local celebrity around here. Her sterling silver work is on another level; her designs are so original and distinctly her own. She uses texture and organic forms to create work inspired by the natural world, crafted to be lived in. We just...
  • THE PUB - OPEN - Sunday through Friday from 5:00pm - 9:00pm

    The Pub at Newagen Seaside Inn An Authentic & Historic Boothbay Harbor RestaurantLooking for an oceanfront restaurant, or restaurant within minutes of Boothbay Harbor serving authentic Maine dishes? Make your reservation at The Pub, our Newagen Seaside Inn restaurant in Southport, Maine – just...
  • The Deck is OPEN!!

    Brady’s
    Brady’s Deck is open and is featuring a whole new look and the new Sir Casey’s Castaway Bar!! Plummer Boys Construction redid the bar top with a nautical 2 part resin top and for a first attempt, went fabulously!! They also extended the corn hole so it is now officially regulation length! The...
  • COASTAL PRIME WATERFRONT DINING

    Boothbay Harbor Oceanside Golf Resort
    Coastal PrimeWaterfront Dining Join us on our waterfront deckfor delicious food, craft cocktailsand spectacular sunsets. For reservations, please call 207-633-4455or find us on RESY Reservations Open daily 11:30 - 9:00 Arriving by boat...Dock & Dine with us!
  • Thirsty Thursday @ Kaler’s

    Thursday Specials @ Kaler’s Pulled Pork sliders w/fries & coleslaw Pistachio crusted salmon bites w/lemon garlic aioli Coconut Shrimp platter w/fries, coleslaw & sweet Thai chili Happy Hour Specials 3-5pm: Haddock nuggets w/jalapeño tartar sauce, loaded tater tots & pretzel bites...
  • Pedego Electric Bike Test Ride Sunday 11-3

    Pedego Electric Bikes - Boothbay Harbor
    Thanks to everyone who came out this past Sunday to ride a Pedego! It was awesome seeing those smiles that always break out when you ride an e-bike. It was so much fun, we decided to do it again! Stop by and see for yourself tomorrow, May 28 at Pedego Electric Bikes. We’re offering test rides from...
  • HOORAY HOORAY!! The Brady Deck opens TODAY!!

    Brady’s
    Boothbay Harbor’s largest covered deck opens today for the season. The newly redone Sir Casey’s Castaway Bar is featuring 6 taps with local craft beers, a completely refinished bar top by the Plummer Boys, brand new comfy beds for our 4 legged friends, and the most fabulous bartenders on the...
  • Opening Day @ Kaler’s

    Friday is opening day!**Specials**Caprese Salad $13Loaded baked potato soup $4/$6Coconut Shrimp Platter with coleslaw & fries $16 Happy Hour is back! 3-5pm $1 OFF drafts & house wine**Come on in during Happy Hour for additional specials** Cheers to 25 Years!! 🥳🦞🍻
  • Memorial Day at Brady’s

    Brady’s
    Things are heating up at Brady’s as the new Castaway Bar opens outside for the summer! Come enjoy the a cold drink with friends and a meal, all while watching the completion of the newly renovated Footbridge which is scheduled to be completed by month’s end! The boys have been working hard to...
  • Iron Horse Antiques + General Store OPEN FOR SEASON

    Boothbay Railway Village Museum
    Now open daily 10a-5pm and stocked FULL with new and old inventory. The ONLY multi dealer antique and vintage shop on the peninsula! Plus locally made gifts and art.
  • THUNDERSHIRTS ON SALE

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    Like most old, fat guys in this country, I have very definite views about what everything should be. And I find truth in New Hampshire's State Motto: "Live Free or Diet." I've crossed the line between happy-go-lucky youngster to a curmudgeonly old pain in the buttocks. And I've come to accept that...
  • Mother’s Day Brunch!!

    Brady’s
    Swing on down to Brady’s with Mom on Sunday between 10 and 2 and enjoy some fabulous mimosas and food!! Your Mom deserves the a great day out with a view and family!! Make your reservation today!!
  • THE NEWS FROM MARZ

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    The latest song I sang to Marz (To the Batman TV series Theme): Na na na na na na na na na na na na FUDGIE!FUDGIE,FUDGIE.... Then there's the Fuzzy Wuzzy concord: Fudgie Wudgie Was a DogFudgie Wudgie was a HogFudgie Wudgie wasn't really FudgieWas he? In other news, Marz had his first day of...
  • PUPPY TRAINING

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    This isn't going to be the most popular online sale we've ever had. Not a lot of people have puppies at any given time. Sure, everyone loves puppies when they don't own them. And when you do happen to own a puppy, it's like living on an infinitely-sharp knife edge. One second they are the cutest...
  • CLYDE THE CLEVER CLAM

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    Not only am I a brilliant writer working on a new book titled, "Clyde the Clever Clam - a Very Selfish Shellfish," but I'm exploring other mediums such as photography. Gaze upon my latest endeavor entitled "Forgotten Fry." Click the photos for a larger images. What else is new? All "New Stuff" on...
  • Happy Cinco De Mayo!!!

    Brady’s
    Cinco De Mayo means it’s Todd’s $3 beef tacos all day!! Todd loves his tacos and he likes to share with all on this happy day!! Brady’s will also have $5 house Margaritas all day with a spicy edition for those heat lovers!! Come join Kristen at the bar and whoop it up!! Don’t forget tomorrow...
  • Cinco De Crazy Weekend!!

    Brady’s
    This week is Cinco de Mayo and Derby Day madness at Brady’s!! Chef Dan will be strutting his Latino flavors on Friday with some fabulous Mexican specialties along with $5 house Margheritas !! Saturday Kristen takes over in the front of the house with our 4th annual Derby Day Hat Party!! Get your...
  • All Cat Stuff on Sale

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    Liana and I had been trying for literally years to get The Crazy Cat Lady of Kennebec County Maine to sell us her catnip and toy collection and we never heard back from her. We felt very bad. That feeling developed into self-loathing and we found ourselves mentally torturing our dogs by waving...
  • BRUNCH! BRUNCH! BRUNCH!

    Brady’s
    Sunday’s are made for brunching at Brady’s Join us this Sunday from 10-2 for Chef Dan’s homemade corn beef hash, eggs benedict, and French toast along with all the other yummy things on the menu!! Cheers!!
  • Low Lily w/Elsie & Ethan

    Camden Opera House
    Low Lily, New England Music Awards nominee for Americana Act of the Year 2022, plays acoustic music that is deeply rooted in tradition yet sounds refreshingly contemporary. The trio will bring a full band to this "Angels in the Wreckage" CD release tour stop at the Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St....
  • Get your Brunch on!!

    Brady’s
    Get your brunch on Sunday at Brady's. Our first brunch of the season starts at 10am Sunday, April 16th at 10am with bottomless mimosas, Sir Casey Castaway’s Sunday Funday Drink menu, and Chef Dan’s brunch from 10-5. Come on down to Brady’s, you never know what you might see!!
  • NO REPRESENTATION WITHOUT TAXATION

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    NO-HIDE DOG CHEWS NO RAWHIDE, NO CHEMICALS, NO SALT, NO SODIUM, FLAVORED RAWHIDE ALTERNATIVE, FOUR FLAVORS, THREE SIZES. NO PUSHING. NO SHOVING. SHED NO TEARS. NO SORROW. NO PITY. NO SUFFERING. NO SMOKING AND ABSOLUTELY NO MORE REPRESENTATION WITHOUT TAXATION. NO-HIDES ON SALE. HELP NO-HIDES ME...
  • THE USS ALAN ALDA VISITS BBH

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    Don't buy these lifejackets if you think one will give you another life. Besides, what would you do with another life anyway? Probably just sit around eating chips and watching the worst TV imaginable. On the weekends, you would probably just get online and start nonsensical political arguments...
  • SEA JERKY

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    This month we're offering Maine-Made Sea Jerky for an even bigger discount than we normally offer it. I think this is the only time I've ever put this on sale. And it probably will be the only time ever. Click on the photo of it for more info. I'm going to fill the rest of this space with inane...
  • BARE ATTACKS

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    I used to put these on sale all the time until a bunch of you thought you were smarter than me and used this coupon along with the 20% Off Coupon I send out with samples on web orders. The jury is out on whether you are smarter than me until the retrovirus I coated the outside of the bag renders...
  • April at Brady’s, new menu, a Decades Dance, & Pints & Puppies!!

    Brady’s
    April seems to get people moving around the Harbor! The water gets turned on, the flowers start to bloom, and the Peepers are singing their spring song! Here at Brady’s we have a lot happening. Our 1st Brunch of the season will be April 16th featuring Kristen’s “Bottomless Mimosas”! Chef Dan has...
  • Brunch Starting 4/16

    Brady’s
    Brunch will start Sunday 4/16 at Brady's for the upcoming season and into the fall! Chef Daniel is cooking up some amazing items for the menu. Starting in June from 2-5 the Saltwater Hillbilly will be revving up the deck with his special brand of entertainment every Sunday.
  • Brady’s returns to summer hours Thursday!!

    Brady’s
    Spring is here and so is the staff! Brady’s will return to our normal hours this Thursday 3/23! We will continue to offer our Irish Spring menu featuring ‘Brunch’ all day as well as some other traditional Irish fare and our Brady favorites!! Also, this Sunday will be our last for the Dart League...
  • A SHOPPING DUMPSTER FIRE

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    But who exactly IS Don Cornelius? As Socrates said, "It's for me to know and you to find out." And I made it pretty easy for you to find out considering I gave you a genuine inter-webs hyper-link right there. ALL DOG & CAT TOYS ON SALE. HELP ALL DOG AND CAT TOYS ON SALE. ALL DOG AND ME CAT...
  • HE’S LAUGHING AT YOU

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS DISCOUNT IN THE STORE, TOO.While we're being nostalgic on our 100th newsletter, let's remember Reagan, who ditched us to run away from her legal obligations and work in Italy at a spaghetti factory. We were proud of her inasmuch as she was greasing the largest ball joint on...
  • YOU’RE BEING RIPPED OFF BY THESE PEOPLE

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    Free Shippin' February was a financial disaster forecast by Liana, the accountant I married. And if there's one thing I absolutely HATE is my accountant being right. So my relationship with my accountant is on the rocks just like my whiskey right now. Unfortunately, I am beseeching you to set my...
  • ACTION REQUIRED

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    Kim Kardashian made a splash at Milan Fashion Week in a Dolce & Gabbana outfit that lives up to all of our mermaid dreams. The SKIMS founder shared behind-the-scenes snapshots of her Italian adventure and she looked stunning every step of the way. The 42-year-old reality star poured into the...
  • Spring is coming...and we’re open!

    Pedego Electric Bikes - Boothbay Harbor
    Biking weather is just around the corner and we’re open for the season! Our March hours will be Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00-4:00. We have the largest electric bike inventory in central Maine offering a variety of models from cruisers to city to mountain and fat tires, folding electric...
  • Take the Latch Electric Folding Bike Anywhere

    Pedego Electric Bikes - Boothbay Harbor
    The Pedego Latch is an electric folding bike like no other – it rides like a dream and easily folds in about 30 seconds. Once it’s folded a unique clip holds everything together so it’s easy to carry. It can be supported by the seat post or tipped over to rest on pads attached to the rear rack. A...
  • Spring is coming...and we’re open!

    Pedego Electric Bikes - Boothbay Harbor
    Biking weather is just around the corner and we’re open for the season! Our March hours will be Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00am-4:00pm. We have the largest electric bike inventory in central Maine offering a variety of models from cruisers to city to mountain and fat tires, folding electric...
  • Local Mainer Designs Pedego’s Newest Bike - The Avenue

    Pedego Electric Bikes - Boothbay Harbor
    The Avenue rides like a dream because that’s exactly what it is - a dream come true for Maine native and Pedego Chief Product Officer, Paul Auclair. Paul had a vision for a low-price bike without compromises. One that was fast, lightweight, and practical for everyday use. After over a decade of...
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