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  • Your local Pharmacy ⚕️

    Nathan's Pharmacy
    The Pharmacy For You! Our expertly trained pharmacists and friendly staff pride themselves on making sure your pharmacy experience exceeds expectations. Andrew, PharmD Andrew loves the practice of Pharmacy and was born and raised in Thomaston, Maine. Maria Jose Maria Jose is from Buenos Aires,...
  • 🎶 Live Entertainment 🎸 Chip Schwehm TONIGHT!

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    JULY 3 Sun Chip Schwehm 6 - 9:00 4 Mon Chris & Dave 7:30 - 10:30 5 Tue Jam 8 - 11:00 7 Thur Andi Fawcett 7 - 10:00 8 Fri Tickle 9 - 12:00https://www.facebook.com/TickleBandMaine 9 Sat Stolen Mojo 9 - 1:00 10 Sun Kenny Beck & Destroyers 9 - 1:00 11 Mon Chris & Dave 7 -...
  • WE LOVE HATE MAIL JULY 2022

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    ATTACK OF THE CRAZY CAT ENTREPRENEURSFirstly, I have to say that I like cats. Not all cats. For example, I didn't like my mother's cat Lacy who would wait on a kitchen chair for my toddler nieces and nephews to run by and swipe at their eyes. And I honestly don't understand the whole Dog OR Cat...
  • Harbor Dogs’ Stories - WEIRD EATIN’S - by Don

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    This photo should warn you that it's my turn to tell the Harbor Dog Story this month. Sure we were young and naive. Sure, we loved to rock. But WE LOVED EACH OTHER. We loved each other so much we cashed in our lunch money for the week and hitchhiked to the nearest state with lax marriage laws. We...
  • THIS WEEKEND AT BOOTHBAY RAILWAY VILLAGE MUSEUM!

    Boothbay Railway Village Museum
    Wander the Village Green and check out fascinating pieces of transportation history! Show included with regular museum admission.
  • 7/9: Books in Boothbay

    Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
    Books in Boothbay Saturday, July 9, 2022 9:00 a.m.—noon and 1:00—4:00 p.m.at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum Books in Boothbay is back for its 18th year! With nearly 40 authors scheduled to appear, Maine’s largest and longest-running book fair will be split into two sessions. This event is FREE...
  • KAT LOGAN TONIGHT AT OPI 6:00PM

    Ocean Point Inn
    Come hear local favorite Kat Logan this Thursday evening, June 30th from 6:00 to 8:00pm as part of Ocean Point Inn’s Summer Music Series. Kat is a mult-talented songstress often likened to Joan Baez with her rich voice and her ability to play a variety of musical instruments including piano,...
  • The Boneheads at THE LINCOLN HOME July 14 to Celebrate 95th BIRTHDAY

    The Lincoln Home Lifestyle
    Help Us Celebrate 95 years of serving seniors and our Lincoln County community! On July 14, from 6 - 8:30pm, The Boneheads will perform an outdoor evening concert with dancing on our lawn overlooking the Damariscotta River. Orville Lee will be our opening act. Delicious offerings from The Salty...
  • Meet Our 2022 Summer Intern

    Allen Insurance and Financial
    Colby Mank of Union is Allen Insurance and Financial's 2022 summer intern. Mank is a senior finance major at Thomas College in Waterville. He plans to graduate in December. Allen Insurance and Financial's summer internship program creates the opportunity to learn about each of the company's...
  • Specials @ Kaler’s

    Kaler's Crab & Lobster House
    Come join us 11:30-8! Thursday Specials: Blackened shrimp avocado toast, w/small salad Balsamic marinated mushrooms, tofu & mixed greens Our t-shirt sale will go on through July 4th. $5 off all! New colors and sizes to chose from!
  • Have You Heard? We Have a Podcast!

    Allen Insurance and Financial
    Host Patrick Chamberlin brings stories from entrepreneurs and business leaders from across the state. In our latest episode, we hear from Tom Welch of Mainely Handrails. You can listen and learn more at AllenIF.com/podcast. Guests share challenges, inspirations, successes and more. It's all on on...
  • 7/16: Author Talk with Matt Cost

    Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
    Author talk with Matt Cost Mainely Angst Saturday, July 16 at 1:00pm on the library lawn Join us on the library lawn to hear Maine author Matt Cost discuss the latest book in his Goff Langdon Mainely Mystery Trilogy. Mainely Angst: In Cost’s fourth installment in the Mainely Mystery...
  • JUD CASWELL TONIGHT AT OPI

    Ocean Point Inn
    Ocean Point Inn invites you to come hear the multi-talented , Jud Caswell tonight from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Watch the windjammers as they sail pass Ocean Point on their way to their next destination. For more information call 207-633-4200. Wwww.oceanpointinn.com
  • NATIONAL FELTING ARTIST KRISTEN WALSH TO HOST FELTING WORKSHOP AT OPI JULY 10TH

    Ocean Point Inn
    By: Kristen Walsh from Scrapfelt FELTING WORKSHOP BY NATIONAL ARTIST KRITEN WALSH Wet Felted Blooms July 10 | 1:00 PM Create beautiful, felted blooms using wool, a ball, warm water, and soap! If you can roll a meatball, you can make a beautiful bloom! All materials provided. Participants should...
  • Windjammer Specials @ Kaler’s

    Kaler's Crab & Lobster House
    *Windjammer Wednesday Specials* Crab Cake Sandwich served with house chips Chicken cilantro salad w/ fresh corn relish topped with cheese, & served with a cilantro lime dressing Open 11:30-8pm Cheers!
  • FREE SoundCheck: Roger Salloom CANCELED

    Camden Opera House
    Veteran singer, songwriter and protest folkie performs at Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. No admission, thanks to the Community Arts Fund, and no reservations needed. Doors open 7 p.m., just come and enjoy this hour-long kickoff to the holiday weekend! Also free Facebook Livestream. CONCERT AND...
  • BEACH GLASS WORKSHOPS BY OCEAN POINT ARTIST KIM KRUGER AT OPI

    Ocean Point Inn
    Ocean Point Inn is delighted to once again offer summer beach glass workshops for both kids and adults. Workshops are open to both Ocean Point Inn guests as well as local residents. Sign up sheets are available at the front desk at Ocean Point Inn or by calling 207-633-4200. Beach Glass Summer...
  • LOCAL SONGSTRESS KAT LOGAN THURSDAY EVENING AT OPI SUMMER MUSIC SERIES

    Ocean Point Inn
    Come hear local favorite Kat Logan this Thursday evening, June 30th from 6:00 to 8:00pm as part of Ocean Point Inn’s Summer Music Series. Kat is a mult-talented songstress often likened to Joan Baez with her rich voice and her ability to play a variety of musical instruments including piano,...
  • MAINE FAVORITE JUD CASWELL TO PERFORM AT OPI SUMMER MUSIC SERIES WEDNESDAY

    Ocean Point Inn
    Musician, songwriter and recording engineer, Jud Caswell will perform this Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 as part of Ocean Point Inn’s Summer Music Series. Jud is a master multi-instrumentalist, plating guitar, banjo, cittern, whistles and Irish drums. His interpretations of songs from modern...
  • Windjammer Days @ Kaler’s

    Kaler's Crab & Lobster House
    Special Boat trips scheduled for this afternoon, Tuesday, right from our dock! Captain Ben Kaler will be offering charters on Summer Girl to go see the Windjammers, beginning at 4:15. $35/person, space is limited, please come into Kaler’s to sign up today! Have dinner before or after @Kaler’s,...
  • COASTAL PRIME SPECIALS

    Boothbay Harbor Oceanside Golf Resort
    Coastal Prime SpecialsTaco TuesdaysWing WednesdaysPizza ThursdaysWine Fridays (Available through the end of June)We hope to see you soon!35 Atlantic Avenue, Boothbay Harbor207-633-4455 or find us on RESY reservations
  • WINDJAMMER DAYS - 2 Night Stay Special Rate at Oceanside

    Boothbay Harbor Oceanside Golf Resort
    Windjammer Days!Stay at our Oceanside Resort and see thesemajestic schooners up close and personal!We’re offering a special rate for a TWO NIGHTS STAY*Call us today at 207-633-4455 *For more information or to book your stay, click here
  • WE LOVE HATE MAIL - JUNE 2022

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    SHEDDING IT One very busy day last summer, I ran back into our storage shed out back and saw what appeared to be a confused couple helping themselves to our merchandise. "This is a highly restricted area!" I said with urgency, holding my mouth into the armpit of my T-shirt. "Well.. uh... isn't...
  • FIRST BLOG FROM MARZ

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    As some of you may have noticed, I'm running out of dog voices for the blogs. Coal's writing style was simple and objective. It was fun to put him in out-of-control situations and have him explain it. My favorite of Coal's is "Seventeen Messes in May." Buddy was such a great voice to write with...
  • First Friday Events...

    Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce
    Here is a list of First Friday Events. Thank you to our sponsors!
  • Legion Community Yard Sale

    American Legion Post #36
    This year's Legion yard sale is open to the community. Join the Yard Sale with a $25 donation that will provide you with a 10 by 20 ft section of the lawn, tables can be provide on request, first come, first serve. Call the Hall at 633-4487 to reserve a space.
  • Legion Breakfast This Sunday, July 3

    American Legion Post #36
    Bring friends and family this 4th of July weekend to the Legion for a great affordable breakfast. Enjoy your breakfast in the fresh air on the picnic tables outside.
  • BREAKFAST, BREAKFAST, BREAKFAST!!

    Brady’s
    You wanted it, now you have it!! Breakfast at Brady’s Wednesday thru Saturday 7am-11 and Sundays from 7am-3pm plus BRUNCH!! Get with the program people!!
  • 7/1: Fairweather Film

    Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
    Fairweather Film Friday, July 1 8:00 p.m. on the Library Lawn Bring your own snacks and lawn chairs for a free movie on the library lawn. The first movie of the summer will be… 🥁Drumroll, please🥁… Battling Butler! In honor of the library’s 99th birthday this year, we’ve chosen a movie that’s almost...
  • Camden Summer Sounds

    Camden Opera House
    Camden Opera House presents free concerts at the Camden Snow Bowl, 20 Barnestown Road. Series continues with Broken Strings, preceded by Travis James Humphrey. BYO picnics and lawn seating; rain or shine. Sponsored by First National Bank and First National Wealth Management, the Town of Camden and...
  • Camden Summer Sounds

    Camden Opera House
    Camden Opera House presents free concerts at the Camden Snow Bowl, 20 Barnestown Road. Series concludes with Gordon Bok, preceded by Jud Caswell. BYO picnics and lawn seating; rain or shine. Sponsored by First National Bank and First National Wealth Management, the Town of Camden and our Community...
  • Camden Summer Sounds

    Camden Opera House
    Camden Opera House presents free concerts at the Camden Snow Bowl, 20 Barnestown Road. Series opens with Novel Jazz, preceded by the Denny Breau Trio. BYO picnics and lawn seating; rain or shine. Sponsored by First National Bank and First National Wealth Management, the Town of Camden and our...
  • Camden Summer Sounds

    Camden Opera House
    Camden Opera House presents free concerts at the Camden Snow Bowl, 20 Barnestown Road. Series continues with the Mark Miller Band, preceded by the Blind Albert Duo. BYO picnics and lawn seating; rain or shine. Sponsored by First National Bank and First National Wealth Management, the Town of Camden...
  • June 2022 Market Update

    Newcastle Realty
    As for-sale inventory remains a limiting factor, home values continue to climb. Statistics shared by Maine Listings show the statewide median sales price (MSP) reached $350,000 in May 2022, an increase of 14.75 percent over May of last year. The MSP indicates that half of the homes were sold for...
  • JENNY LOU DREW TONIGHT AT OPI

    Ocean Point Inn
    Come hear recording artist, Jenny Lou Drew this evening at OPI 6:00 to 9:00pm. For more information call 207-633-4200.
  • Derek Gannett Performs This Thursday at OPI

    Ocean Point Inn
    Ocean Point Inn invites you to come spend the evening with the very talented Derek Gannett. Derek is a multitalented guitarist, singer, drummer and harp player and a member of the School Street Band. Derek will perform from 6:30 to 8:30pm Thursday evening. Come join us for drinks and dinner by the...
  • Southport has a decision.. and it’s an easy one!!

    Brady’s
    This letter is being re-printed in it’s original text. The Register edited it when a complaint was made about the ‘failed’ “Land for Southport’s Future”. I, Jennie Mitchell, am putting it out there that this is a bad deal for Southport. Readfield just axed the whole concept with Axiom...
  • Wurui Dunn Joins Newcastle Realty

    Newcastle Realty
    Originally from China, Wurui Dunn brings international expertise and experience to her role as a sales agent at Newcastle Realty. Currently a resident of Wiscasset, Wurui has a strong appreciation of the unique domestic architecture found here in Maine. With decades of experience working in the...
  • 6/23: In the Garden—Composting 101

    Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
    Thursday, June 2310:00—11:00 a.m.on the library lawn Join Maine Master Gardener Lucian Laurie in the BHML Community Garden for a summer series on all things gardening! During this program, he’ll go over the basics of composting and setting up your own home composting system. This free program is...
  • Anna Moorman Now Licensed as an Insurance Consultant in Maine

    Allen Insurance and Financial
    Anna Moorman, a member of the benefits team at Allen Insurance and Financial specializing in individual health insurance and Medicare, is now a licensed life & health insurance consultant in Maine. "Anna's efforts demonstrate her deep commitment to continuing professional development," said...
  • JennyLou Drew Wednesday Night at OPI

    Ocean Point Inn
    Ocean Point Inn invites you to come hear the very talented JennyLou Drew in the lounge at Ocean Point Inn this Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 9:00pm. For more information call 207-633-4200. www.oceanpointinn.com
  • A Big Thank You

    Pedego Electric Bikes - Boothbay Harbor
    We want to thank the Chamber of Commerce, First National Bank, and all of our new friends who came out to celebrate the Grand Opening of Pedego Boothbay Harbor on June 11. You’ve welcomed us into this amazing community with open hearts and open arms and we really appreciate it. Our move to...
  • Deb McDonald Earns CIC Designation

    Allen Insurance and Financial
    Deb McDonald, a member of the business insurance team at Allen Insurance and Financial, has earned the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor, one of the insurance industry’s most highly respected designations.Deb is an account manager, working with businesses across Maine and the U.S. The...
  • RAILWAY VILLAGE MUSEUM SEASON OPENING ON FATHER’S DAY!

    Boothbay Railway Village Museum
  • Dave & Chris Gagne to Perform Tonight at Ocean Point Inn

    Ocean Point Inn
    Come hear the soulful sounds of local favorites Dave and Chris Gagne from 7:00 to 9:00pm this evening at Ocean Point Inn.
  • Who wanted Breakfast???

    Brady’s
    All we heard was people wanted a breakfast place.... So what did we do?? We opened for breakfast Wednesday thru Sunday at 7am!!! Let’s get with the program and show us we did the right thing!!
  • Check Out a New Episode of the Navigating Life’s Risks and Rewards Podcast

    Allen Insurance and Financial
    Host Patrick Chamberlin brings stories from entrepreneurs and business leaders from across the state. In this episode, we hear from Tom Welch of Mainely Handrails. You can listen and learn more at AllenIF.com/podcast. Guests share challenges, inspirations, successes and more. It's all on on the...
  • International Singer Songwriter Gabriel Donohue to Open OPI Summer Entertainment Series this Wednesday

    Ocean Point Inn
    Ocean Point Inn and Resort is delighted to welcome back Irish born Multi Instrumentalist, Singer Songwriter, Gabriel Donohue, who will perform on Wednesday evening! June 15th from 6:00-8:00pm at the Inn. Gabriel performs mostly on guitar and piano but also plays many more instruments from...
  • Food For Thought Chosen as Hannaford Helps Beneficiary for June!

    Community Resource Council
    Exciting news! CRC has been selected as a beneficiary of the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program for the month of June! The Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program, which launched in April 2014, is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the...
  • PAY ATTENTION TO ME

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    Our June Newsletter is out and chock-full of hilarity. Just you wait and see. Yep. So funny this month. I’m sitting here with my gut busted and my knee pink from a-slappin’. Just check out all the humorous pictures. Hilarious, right? Now you need to put on the adult pants and click the link like...
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