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Don't get caught at the last minute figuring out how to to reach customers and clients as the seasons change. The Wave, our highly successful biannual magazine, reaches the local market, and has longevity for your advertising message. Our print magazine, The Wave, is published twice a year,...
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Mine Oyster Waterfront Dining

Traditionally prepared Maine Seafood at its Best! 🦞 We are open 7 days a weekServing Lunch & Dinner Ask about our BLUEFIN TUNA specials! Monday – Thursday 11:30 am – 9:00 pm Friday – Sunday 11:30 am – 10:00 pm 🦞 Sushi at Mine Oyster7 days a week12-8:30 🍣 16 Wharf...
Rooftop Dining for Lunch or Dinner with views of the harbor

Boathouse Bistro Tapas Bar & Restaurant

Open 6 days a week 11:30 till 9 pm (Closed Tuesday) BOATHOUSEBistroTapas Bar & RestaurantDine In • Dine Open-Air • TOGO 12 The By-Way • Boothbay Harbor207.633.0400Boat House Bistro WebsiteBoat House Bistro Facebook
LIVE MUSIC AT THE DECK BAR & GRILL- Ellie Hilscher - WEDNESDAY, AUG 17TH 4-7PM

Linekin Bay Resort

We have local performers play at our restaurant and bar throughout the season. Join us for delicious food and drink, melodic sounds, and good vibes all season long. We believe that live, local music, make summer that much better! Reservations recommended— click below to make one! RESERVATIONS
THE PUB - OPEN - Lunch 11:30am -2:30pm & Dinner 5:00-9:00pm

Newagen Seaside Inn

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...
Deck Bar & Grill – OPEN – 11:30AM-8:00PM - DAILY!

Linekin Bay Resort

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....
LIVE MUSIC IN THE PUB- Newagen Seaside Inn

Newagen Seaside Inn

LIVE MUSIC IN THE PUB! Thursday and Sunday nights, have a mellow, inviting soundtrack – live, local music, usually acoustic guitar, in our cozy, ocean view Pub from 7:00-9:00pm. On Tuesday nights, going through September 6th, join us for a lobster bake! THURSDAY26-MayMAURA NICHOLSONSUNDAY29-...
LIVE MUSIC IN THE PUB- THURSDAY, AUG 18TH - ELLIE HILSCHER

Newagen Seaside Inn

Thursday and Sunday nights, have a mellow, inviting soundtrack – live, local music, usually acoustic guitar, in our cozy, ocean view Pub from 7:00-9:00pm. Reservations recommended— click below to make one! RESERVATIONS
727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR at SMUGGLER’S COVE INN- OPEN

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR In search of an oceanfront restaurant or eatery near Boothbay Harbor, but without the hustle and bustle of the crowded downtown streets? Make your lunch or dinner reservation at 727 Ocean, our Smuggler’s Cove Inn restaurant and bar, located on property in East Boothbay, Maine...
LIVE MUSIC AT THE DECK BAR AND GRILL - Linekin Bay Resort

Linekin Bay Resort

Join us for live music at our oceanfront deck bar and grill June through September at Linekin Bay Resort this summer! Many local artists will be featured in bringing you a fun experience Mondays and Wednesdays - 4:00-7:00, Sundays - 1:00-4:00. On select Thursdays, join us for a lobster bake along...
LOBSTER BAKE - Tuesdays at Newagen Seaside Inn

Newagen Seaside Inn

Enjoy a traditional lobster bake with live music outdoors on our lawn at Newagen Seaside Inn! Every Tuesday during July and August starting at 5:30. Lobster bake - $55 Lobster bake no lobster - $30 Lobster bake child no lobster - $20 **Every meal comes with** Simply Greens Salad and New...
Action for Animals Maine Harbor Cruise

Action For Animals Maine

Action for Animals Maine is a local non-profit organization serving Lincoln County, providing funding for emergency veterinary services for pet owners who otherwise cannot afford medical treatment for their pets. The mission of this organization is to keep pets with their families for as long as...
Burger Monday & Taco Tuesday!

Kaler's Crab & Lobster House

Burger special today: Cajun burger Taco Tuesday: Southwest Pulled chicken taco! “We’re your kind of place!”
WinsMor Garage Doors and Openers

WinsMor Garage Door & Custom Garage Doors & More

Winsmor Garage Door Company repairs all brands of Garage Doors and Openers including Chamberlain LiftMaster, Genie, Sears, Craftsman, Haas, Wayne Dalton, Clopay and others. We carry only the best products available for your commercial or residential installations. Our team of highly skilled...
What’s on the Easel?

OCEAN POINT STUDIO

It was a really interesting morning at Boothbay Shores. The light was beautiful and created a peaceful feeling. Each day is different along the shore. You could paint there 365 days a year and get a different painting each day! To see other paintings, visit by clicking my website. http://www....
COASTAL PRIME - WATERFRONT DINING!

Boothbay Harbor Oceanside Golf Resort

COASTAL PRIMEJoin us on our waterfront deckfor craft cocktails, delicious foodand spectacular sunsets!Reservations: 207-633-4455 orFind us on RESY Reservations Dock & DineArriving by boat?Take advantage of our convenientwaterfront docking! Coastal Prime is located at theBoothbay Harbor...
LIVE MUSIC AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR- Thursday (& some Sundays) 6-8PM

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Come join us for live music at the 727 Ocean Sunset Bar this summer! On Thursdays (& some Sundays) from 6-8PM. A mix of local artists will be performing to bring you the best experience possible with one of the best views in East Boothbay on the water. June 16thMarried with ChitlinsJune...
LIVE MUSIC- 727 Ocean Sunset Bar- Steve Jones - SUNDAY 6-8

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Come join us for live music at the 727 Ocean Sunset Bar this summer! On Thursdays (and some Sundays) from 6-8PM. A mix of local artists will be performing to bring you the best experience possible with one of the best views in East Boothbay on the water.
Bob Marley

Camden Opera House

Popular Maine comedian Bob Marley returns to our stage for two shows on one night! Tickets are $37.50; choose your own reserved seat online/next-best-available assigned at door. Tickets via camdenoperahouse.com or (207) 236-3154. 8:30 SHOW IS SOLD OUT! Same PG-13 fun in both.
STOLEN FROM TWO SALTY DOGS

Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters

LEASHES FOR SALE. Does anyone else love the irony of having Duane and his tribe sell my "Stolen" leashes? Hahaha! I couldn't resist. Just the other day I was watching Duane's Freakish Tribe descend upon some house only to find the bad guy gone. They immediately redirected to a hapless neighbor...
TACO TUESDAY!

Kaler's Crab & Lobster House

Today’s taco: Fried Haddock Rachel taco, with coleslaw, Swiss and Thousand Island drizzle $16
Johnny A., Just Me … And My Guitars

Camden Opera House

This year’s Camden Windjammer Festival weekend concert features Massachusetts-based guitarist and bandleader Johnny A., a flatpicker so remarkable that Gibson designed a signature guitar in his honor, at Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. Johnny A. will play a solo show, opened by Maine singer-...
Did someone say TUNA?

Kaler's Crab & Lobster House

Sesame tuna poke bowl today and tomorrow, while availability lasts! Tuna, rice, cucumber/carrot, onion, avocado, ginger soy & wasabi drizzle Blueberry/Goat cheese salad today as well! “We’re your kind of place!” Open daily 11:30-8
THIS KITTY HAS CLAUSE

Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters

Sure, a lot of you out there think I'm nuts to follow Dog the Bounty Hunter with so much verve. And a lot of you just think I’m nuts because of the nutty things I write. But don't forget when all you “normals” were telling me to watch The Tiger King. It was so "great" you all kept begging me to...
SCREWEY CHEWEY LOUIS

Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters

ALL DOG CHEW TOYS ON SALE FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST.Don’t look at Uncle Louis. Look at Dog's high school yearbook photo. He had a multi-level bowlcut instead of a mullet, proving that America is indeed the land of opportunity. Did you know that despite trampling on poor, ignorant people's rights,...
20% OFF PET FOOD

Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters

I recommend everyone watch at least 5 episodes of "Dog the Bounty Hunter." And be warned: there are no dogs. They just call this guy Duane Chapman "The Dog." I'm pretty sure it has something to do with the mullet, but I can't put my finger on it. And I never want to put my finger on his mullet,...
“Bingo Queen”

Camden Opera House

Original interactive musical by John Burstein to benefit Knox County Meals on Wheels! Doors open 7 p.m. for fun multimedia show for all ages. Tickets are $20, $25 day-of-show. Choose your own reserved seats online/next-best-available assigned at door. Tickets via camdenoperahouse.com or (207) 236-...
DRUNKEN CELEBRITY GADABOUT

Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters

Not enough of you uncultured miscreants out there bought my book last month- ruining my dreams of becoming a drunken celebrity gadabout. Thanks a lot. Now I'm back here on this pathetic e-rag begging you to part with your vast riches just so I can fill my lawnmower with gas. Actually, any monies...
MILKSOP CUSTOMERS

Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters

TWO SALTY DOGS TRAVEL BOWLS I'm starting to think my constant threats and abuse to all you potential milksop customers out there aren't good for business. Here's another item we loaded up on and no one's buying. If you're not going to buy it for me because I am more of an irritant than pepper...
CATNIP ADDICTION

Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters

ALL CAT STUFF ON SALE See? I just put all cat stuff in our fantastically whimsical Kitty Korner on sale. I'm sure there are a bunch of people out there who just unsubscribed from our newsletter because of the picture above. IT'S PHOTOSHOPPED PEOPLE! NO KITTIES WERE HARMED IN THE MAKING OF THIS...
YEEE HAW COWBOYS!!!!!!

Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters

Commander Space Nugget urges you to buy a Weiss Walkie from us. Ask Commander Space Nugget himself. His Teddy Bear would pull on his leash all the time. Then he was negotiating The Forbidden Zone with Fleshy-Headed Space Mutants. Teddy saw a Space Squirrel and went berzerk, ruining The Forbidden...
What’s on the Easel

OCEAN POINT STUDIO

Barrett Park is a great place to paint. For subjects you have people with dogs, Children playing and swimming, lobster buoys, trees, rocks, seaweed and boats. It is quiet and peaceful too. If it rains you have a Gazebo to paint under. To see other paintings, visit my website. http://...
Taco & Marg Tuesday

Kaler's Crab & Lobster House

Taco Tuesday returns this week!: Pulled Pork tacos w/coleslaw, cheese, crispy onion, BBQ drizzle Spicy pineapple margaritas $7 Open 11:30-8
Kaler’s Weekend Specials

Kaler's Crab & Lobster House

Featuring panko fried asparagus until they’re gone! Spinach salad with scallops Peach Blueberry Sangria all weekend long 🍑🫐 Open daily 11:30-8
Kaler’s Weekend Specials

Kaler's Crab & Lobster House

Specials starting Friday 7/15: Panko crusted fried asparagus, served with lemon aioli BBQ Pork stuffed sweet potato Spinach Scallop Salad- w/mushroom, tomato, onion, hard boiled egg, Swiss, and house made bacon dressing. Choice of fried, blackened or grilled scallops Stay tuned for Taco Tuesday...
Taco Tuesday!!

Kaler's Crab & Lobster House

**$21 Taco & Margarita SPECIAL** Choice of shrimp, haddock or swordfish tacos w/Twisted Berry marg! $5 Margarita special all day & night, tacos too OPEN 11:30am-8pm
Open Daily!

Kaler's Crab & Lobster House

Join us on this beautiful Sunday 11:30-8! Come by boat to “cleat & eat!” Daily Specials & the favorites.
Happy 4th from Kaler’s

Kaler's Crab & Lobster House

Wishing everyone a Happy 4th of July, from all of us at Kaler’s! Open daily 11:30-8pm Specials each day
4th of July at Kaler’s

Kaler's Crab & Lobster House

SPECIALS this weekend: Blueberry Cobbler White Chocolate Cheesecake w/ strawberry drizzle Red, White & Blue salad w/ strawberries, blueberries, feta, white balsamic Shrimp Po Boy w/ chips & much more!!! Open daily 11:30-8pm
Kaler’s T-Shirt Special!!

Kaler's Crab & Lobster House

*Windjammer Special*$5 off our t-shirts & long-sleeved shirts, Tuesday & Wednesday only! Get yours while they last!! Many sizes and color so chose from!
Kaler’s t-shirt sale

Kaler's Crab & Lobster House

*Windjammer Special*$5 off our t-shirts & long-sleeved shirts, Tuesday & Wednesday only! Get yours while they last!! Many sizes and color so chose from.
Windjammer Week is almost here!!

Brady’s

Brady’s has music and more scheduled for the entire week of Windjammers!! Saturday the 25th we have the Calypso Soldiers on the deck from 2-5, Sunday The Improv Sessions with Douglas Gimbel and friends. Wednesday we have the Saltwater Hillbilly on the deck with a cider tasting from Freedom Cidery...
JENNY LOU DREW TONIGHT AT OPI 6-9PM

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.
DINE ON THE OCEAN AT OCEAN POINT INN

Ocean Point Inn

Ocean Point Inn invites you to come dine with us! We have great food, hand-crafted cocktails, great entertainment and the most spectacular sunsets on the Maine Coast. OPEN FROM 4:00 to 9:00PM. For more information call 207-622.4200 www.oceanpointinn.com
DINE BY THE OCEAN AT OCEAN POINT INN

Ocean Point Inn

Ocean Point Inn invites you to enjoy a great meal, hand-crafted cocktails and the most spectacular sunsets in MidCoast Maine. Avoid the parking issues and long lines in the harbor. The Inn is just a short drive out of town on beautiful Ocean Point. For more information call 207-633-4200. www....
SoundCheck: Claude Bourbon

Camden Opera House

Acoustic guitar master from the UK fuses blues, jazz, folk, classical and Spanish guitar into a progressive mix at Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. Choose-your-own socially distanced reserved seats ($10, advance purchase encouraged) via www.camdenoperahouse.com or 236-3154) plus free Facebook...
Dine by the Ocean at Ocean Point Inn & Resort

Ocean Point Inn

Ocean Point Inn invites you to come dine by the ocean and avoid the long wait lines and no parking. Feel the fresh ocean breezes away from the hustle and bustle of the harbor and enjoy our great food, hand-crafted cocktails and the most spectacular sunsets in Mid Coast Maine. For more information...
Dine by the Ocean at Ocean Point Inn & Resort

Ocean Point Inn

Ocean Point Inn invites you to come dine by the ocean and avoid the long wait lines and no parking. Feel the fresh ocean breezes away from the hustle and bustle of the harbor and enjoy our great food, hand-crafted cocktails and the most spectacular sunsets in Mid Coast Maine. For more information...
Ocean Point Inn Drink & Dine by the Ocean!

Ocean Point Inn

Ocean Point Inn invites you to come dine by the ocean away from the hustle and bustle of the harbor. We have plenty of parking, great food, hand-crafted cocktails and the best staff in the region. Just a short and enchanting drive from the harbor. For more information call the Inn at 207-633-4200...

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