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TONIGHT 🎶 Live Entertainment 🎸 Chris & Dave August 15th @ 6pm

Mine Oyster Waterfront Dining

AUGUST 15 Mon Chris & Dave 6 - 9:00 16 Tue Jam 8 - 11:00 19 Fri Tickle 9 - 1:00https://www.facebook.com/TickleBandMaine 20 Sat The Few 9 - 1:00 21 Sun Douglas Gimbel 9 - 1:00 22 Mon Chris & Dave 7 - 10:00 23 Tue Jam 8 - 11:00 26 Fri Spare Time 9 - 1:00 27 Sat Spare Time 9 - 1:00...

Maine Bicycling Laws

Pedego Electric Bikes - Boothbay Harbor

Summer means more traffic moving through town. There are also more folks out walking, running, and cycling. Boothbay Harbor can be confusing to tourists and out-of-town drivers. It can also be a challenging place to walk or ride a bike. One-way streets and streets that change from one-way to two-...

Bags That Give Back

Action For Animals Maine

Bags That Give Back: Action for Animals Maine Selected to Benefit in Hannaford Community Bag Program Designed to Give Back in Local Communities Boothbay Harbor, Maine – Reduce single-use plastic in the environment and give back to those in need in the local community, all while running routine...

Medicare 101: A Free, Informative Workshop with Information You Need

Allen Insurance and Financial

Allen Insurance and Financial is offering a series of Medicare 101 workshops in September. We hope you can join us. All workshops are free and open to everyone, though registration is required. All will be offered via Zoom and run from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Zoom information will be send upon...

Children’s Day TOMORROW AT BOOTHBAY RAILWAY VILLAGE

Boothbay Railway Village Museum

Fun and Games all day for the kids! Included with regular museum admission. 10a-4pm

Legion Breakfast This Sunday 14 August

American Legion Post #36

Join us this Sunday 14 August for our community all you can eat breakfast from 7 to 9AM for just $10. Outside seating available.

Weekend Specials @ Kaler’s

Kaler's Crab & Lobster House

Salmon Peach Salad w/almonds and balsamic glaze Bacon Jalapeño Popper baked bites Chicken Picnic: 1/2 bbq rubbed chicken, tri colored potato salad, baked beans & coleslaw Open 11:30-8pm daily “We’re your kind of place!”

Roaring 20’s Lawn Party August 20 on the Damariscotta River

The Lincoln Home Lifestyle

Help us Celebrate THE LINCOLN HOME’s 95th BIRTHDAY Saturday evening, August 20, from 6-10:30pm! Step back in time when you enter the ”Speak Easy” Tent, complete with a dance floor for stepping out to The Boneheads. From 6-7:30pm, our Lincoln Home culinary team will offer locally sourced food...

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...

Midcoast Famous Featured on New Podcast Episode

Allen Insurance and Financial

Episode 5 of the Risks and Rewards Podcast, out now, features Danica Storer and April Shaw-Beaudoin, founders of the fast-growing Instagram account Midcoast Famous. Hear about the genesis of Midcoast Famous, how it’s grown, and what the future holds. The Risks and Rewards Podcast is hosted by...

Bike Safety Tips

Pedego Electric Bikes - Boothbay Harbor

Help make Boothbay a safer place to walk and roll It’s a great time to get outside and enjoy the sights and sounds of summer from the back of a bike. Here are some general bicycle safety tips sourced from Maine Department of Transportation on its Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety page. Wear a...

CHILDREN’S DAY THIS SUNDAY

Boothbay Railway Village Museum

An old museum tradition is back! Children’s Day is all about the kiddos. Regular admission gets you a full day of fun and activities on the village green Play Vintage Games on the GREENEnjoy your FAVORITE FAIR FOODS at the concession standVisit the POLLINATION STATION and meet Willow the OwlGo...

29th Annual YMCA Rowgatta

Boothbay Region YMCA

The 29th Annual Rowgatta Saturday, August 13, 2022 By Abby Jones Calling all "person-powered" watercraft paddlers and rowers to the 29th annual Boothbay Region YMCA Rowgatta! The event, which encompasses approximately 9 nautical miles is this Saturday, August 13th. We start at 9:00 AM from the...

One Ocean Film Tour screening at The Waldo Theatre on Wednesday, August 10th at 7:00pm

ONE OCEAN FILM TOUR will screen at The Waldo Theatre in Waldoboro on Wednesday, August 10th at 7:00pm The One Ocean Film Tour is a world-class series of ocean-loving films focused on adventure, the aquatic environment and inspirational stories. The tour was created in 2020 with the vision to...

THE NEWS FROM MARS

Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters

The best thing about puppies is that EVERYTHING is new to them. Even the same old stupid garden hose is an amazing rock and roll show for them: Fudgie vs. Hose Marz / Fudgie is now 9 months old. Officially he has 9 brain cells according to the AKC handbook on Labrador Retrievers: "A Lab shall...

Kaler’s Specials!

Kaler's Crab & Lobster House

Sunday: Chicken Picnic; 1/2 BBQ rubbed chicken with tri-colored potato salad, baked beans & coleslaw $17 Monday: Burger 🍔 & Beer 🍺; Smothered onion & mushroom, Swiss burger w/ lettuce & tomato $15. 24 oz draft beers for $7 & $9!! Tuesday: TACO TUESDAY; Fried Haddock Rachel...

GIVE TO ME, YOUR POOR, WORN OUT TENNIS BALLS

Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters

Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore – Ms. Liberty ALSO GIVE TWO SALTY DOGS YOUR USED TENNIS BALLS SO WE CAN SELL THEM AND GIVE THE MONEY TO LOCAL ANIMAL CHARITIES.Sorry for yelling.

....But Sergey Lavrov was the jolliest Russian of them all...

Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters

I was at my desk, trying to think of something offensive to write about for this month's newsletter when a bird flew into my living room. It was a pretty stupid bird inasmuch as it wouldn't let me help it get out of my living room, and it fear-pooped everywhere. But I eventually coaxed it out by...

HALF-JAW, SMALL-HEAD, TEDDY SPAGHETTI

Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters

WAKE UP, YOU NUMBSKULLS. LET'S BE CLEAR. This isn't just another stupid blog about how to train your dog to play the oboe, nor is it anything useful like how to get your Mastiff to stop knocking over elderly house guests and your defense And it's certainly not an overdone, gushy, celebration of...

Debby Schling Celebrates 15 Years at Newcastle Realty

Newcastle Realty

Born and raised in Massachusetts, Debby Schling has called Maine ‘home’ for over twenty years now. She spends her time between her two residences in Damariscotta and South Bristol, which allows her familiarity and comfort across several Mid-coast communities. Debby takes pride in her understanding...

New Podcast Episode: Audrey Lovering of KA ORA Bracelets

Allen Insurance and Financial

The Navigating Life’s Risks and Rewards podcast is rolling along, now to episode #4, which features Audrey Lovering and KA ORA Bracelets. You can listen at AllenIF.com/podcast. Join host Patrick Chamberlin and listen to these previous episodes: 1. Fortitude Fitness | Raechelle Haynes2. Mainely...

July was a Fun Month at The Lincoln Home

The Lincoln Home Lifestyle

Our home on the river was filled with fun activities for our residents, with a highlight of our first of three summer concerts on the lawn, featuring The Boneheads. Next up is our Roaring 20’s Lawn Party August 20, 6-10:30pm to celebrate our 95th Birthday. Our biggest event of the year, we will...

MaMuse to perform at The Waldo with CHRHS’s Fortissima opening; August 18 at 7:00pm

MaMuse will perform at The Waldo Theatre in Waldoboro, with CHRHS’s Fortissima opening on Thursday. August 18 at 7:00pm.Wholeheartedly fed by the folk and gospel traditions, MaMuse (Sarah Nutting and Karisha Longaker) create uplifting music to inspire the world into thriving. Interweaving brilliant...

Kaler’s Wednesday Specials

Kaler's Crab & Lobster House

Chicken Picnic!- 1/2 roasted chicken w/BBQ rub, served with tri-colored potato salad, coleslaw & beans Southwest Burger- smash burger, with housemade spicy salsa, lettuce & pepperjack cheese Open daily 11:30-8 “We’re your kind of place!”

8/5: Fairweather Film

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

Fairweather Film Friday, August 5 8:00 p.m. on the Library Lawn Bring your own snacks and lawn chairs for a free movie on the library lawn. The final film of the summer will be… 🥁Drumroll, please🥁… Gulliver’s Travels This original movie adaptation of Jonathan Swift’s 1726 adventure novel of the...

Submission for Fall WAVE Photo Cover

Penobscot Bay Pilot

Learn more about the Fall WAVE photo cover submission. Fall image from Midcoast Maine/Penobscot Bay 9 x 11.5 300 DPI Vertical image Deadline August 15. Email photo to janisbunting@penbaypilot.com If your photo is choosen you will receive ample exposure and photo cover credit on content...

Taco Tuesday!!

Kaler's Crab & Lobster House

Taco Tuesday: Lobster 🦞 Tacos 🌮 $16 Drink Special! Open 11:30-8 “We’re your kind of place!”

Commercial Property with Prime Visibility!

Newcastle Realty

Location! Location! Location! If you are looking for an ideal business location with excellent exposure, this property will check all the boxes. Highly visible on Route 27, the gateway to all the Boothbay Harbor peninsula has to offer. Location benefits from year-round traffic coming to and from...

WE LOVE HATE MAIL- AUGUST 2022

Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters

HEARTBREAK HOTELIt was Memorial Day Weekend and I was busy remembering the fallen heroes of our nation and hoping people bought enough stuff at the store so I could settle the lawsuit against Fudgie out of court. Things were looking up until a couple interjected themselves between me and a...

Roaring 20’s Lawn Party to Celebrate THE LINCOLN HOME’s 95th BIRTHDAY

The Lincoln Home Lifestyle

This year The Lincoln Home, a non-profit assisted living community, celebrates 95 years of serving seniors and our Lincoln County community. On Saturday evening, August 20, from 6-10:30, we will host our big 95th Birthday Bash with a Roaring 20’s Lawn Party on the banks of the Damariscotta River....

8/5: Boothbay Region Maritime Foundation Photo Show

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

The Boothbay Region Maritime Foundation Research Collection Photo Show Friday, August 5 5:00—7:00 p.m. in the Great Room The collection is currently on display in the Great Room. Boothbay’s rich fishing history is on display in an exhibit of historic and contemporary photographs at Boothbay Harbor...

8/12: Summer Reading Wrap-Up 2022

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

Friday, August 12 1:00—4:00 p.m. on the Library Lawn End your summer in style with a party at the library! We’ll be joined by special guests Lindsay & Her Puppet Pals. Plus, we’ll have ice cream treats for all to enjoy. Stick around for Summer Reading grand prize drawings and oversized yard...

Come Join the Team at Newcastle Vacation Rentals!

Newcastle Realty

Newcastle Vacation Rentals is in need of part-time/seasonal cleaning service providers. We represent approximately 100 privately owned vacation homes, comfortable summer cottages and traditional camps in a variety of fresh and saltwater locations throughout the Pemaquid and Damariscotta Region....

The Lincoln Home Thanks Julie Adams for Years of Service

The Lincoln Home Lifestyle

Julie Adams, Head Chef, and manager of our Culinary team, has been with The Lincoln Home for over 9 years. Julie is shifting professional gears, as she moves into semi-retirement. She has been a wonderful support to the staff and residents, sharing her culinary skills, knowlege, creativity and love...

First Friday Events...

Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce

Here is a list of First Friday Events. Thank you to our sponsors!

Hiss Golden Messenger (solo) Live in Concert at Waldo Theatre, July 29

WALDOBORO, Maine - The Waldo Theatre (916 Main St, Waldoboro) hosts Hiss Golden Messenger (performing solo) from Durham, N.C. live on stage Friday, July 29th at 8pm. Alisa Amador will be opening the show. Songwriter M.C. Taylor’s music is at once familiar, yet impossible to categorize. Elements...

Wendy Byrd Earns Group Benefits Disability Specialist Designation

Allen Insurance and Financial

Wendy Byrd, an account manager on the benefits team at Allen Insurance and Financial, has earned a Group Benefits Disability Specialist designation from The Hartford School of Insurance. "Professional development is important to all of our insurance divisions but especially so in the ever-changing...

10th Annual Shop for Hope (Pop Up Shop): Community Shopping Day #2 August 27th

New Hope Midcoast

New Hope Midcoast will hold its 10th annual sale of new and gently used clothing for adults and children August 25-27 at the Flanagan Center in Rockland. This year’s event will feature designer clothing from EILEEN FISHER and Jill McGowan, and clothing from participating boutiques including...

10th Annual Shop for Hope (Pop Up Shop): Community Shopping Day #1 August 26th!

New Hope Midcoast

New Hope Midcoast will hold its 10th annual sale of new and gently used clothing for adults and children August 25-27 at the Flanagan Center in Rockland. This year’s event will feature designer clothing from EILEEN FISHER and Jill McGowan, and clothing from participating boutiques including...

Tickets On Sale Now! for Our 10th Annual Shop for Hope (Pop Up Shop): VIP Event #1 August 25th

New Hope Midcoast

New Hope Midcoast will hold its 10th annual sale of new and gently used clothing for adults and children August 25-27 at the Flanagan Center in Rockland. This year’s event will feature designer clothing from EILEEN FISHER and Jill McGowan, as well as clothing from participating boutiques including...

Tickets On Sale Now for Our 10th Annual Shop for Hope (Pop Up Shop): VIP Event #2 August 26th

New Hope Midcoast

New Hope Midcoast will hold its 10th annual sale of new and gently used clothing for adults and children August 25-27 at the Flanagan Center in Rockland. This year’s event will feature designer clothing from EILEEN FISHER and Jill McGowan, and clothing from participating boutiques including...

July 2022 Market Update

Newcastle Realty

According to Maine Listings, sales of single-family homes in Maine saw a decline of 9.83 percent, presumably in response to rising interest rates. Compared to June 2021, the statewide median sales price (MSP) jumped 16.4 percent in June 2022 reaching $360,825. The MSP indicates that half of the...

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...

ANTIQUE AUTO DAY THIS SATURDAY

Boothbay Railway Village Museum

Enjoy a Vintage Car Show on the Village Green with museum admission. ANTIQUE AUTO ENTRIES WELCOME!!Auto entry (includes admission for 2) = $10 | train rides offered for additional $5 ppAuto Entry proceeds to benefit The Boothbay Railway Village Antique Auto Museum Gate opens for car entries at...

Community Comes to Celebrate at The Lincoln Home

The Lincoln Home Lifestyle

Last Thursday Lincoln Home residents, guests and community friends shared in a fun filled evening dancing on the lawn to The Boneheads. It was a beautiful evening on the river to host the first of three celebrations to mark the Lincoln Home’s 95th Birthday. Delicious food was served by the Salty...

WEIRD EATIN’S

Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters

This photo should warn you that it's my turn to tell the Harbor Dog Story this month. This month I wrote some short stories about all the really weird things my dogs have eaten over the years. I also include some pretty boring things they've eaten and try to spice it up with writing flair and...

8/3: Bingo on the Lawn

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

Bingo on the Lawn! Wednesday, August 3 1:00—3:00 p.m. on the Library Lawn Join us for an afternoon of fun and prizes on the lawn! We’ll provide everything you’ll need to play. Plus, we’ll have oversized yard games and a special Crafternoon project!

Get your Tickets Soon!!

Brady’s

Get your tickets soon!!!

Volunteer Drivers Needed!

Community Resource Council

Boothbay Rides is looking for volunteer Drivers! Most rides are right on the peninsula. There's no minimum time commitment; join our email pool of volunteers, and pick up the rides you can! A fun chance to make a new friend and help your neighbor! Call, text, or email Anna at (207) 633-4357 or...

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