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  • The Boathouse Bistro is OPEN with new Holiday menu🍷

    Boathouse Bistro Tapas Bar & Restaurant
    BOATHOUSEBistro Tapas Bar & Restaurant 12 The By-Way • Boothbay Harbor 207.633.0400 Boat House Bistro Website Boat House Bistro Facebook Dinner Wednesday - Monday Lunch & Dinner Saturday & Sunday Closed on Tuesdays Hours Open Mon 4-8 Wed 4-8 Thurs 4-8 Fri 4-9 Sat 11...
  • Rental Cottages

    Cottage Connection of Maine Vacation Rentals Since 1993
    Offering Private Vacation Homes Since 1993 --
  • “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Jr.”

    Camden Opera House
    Musical Theatre students of Camden Ballet Theatre present this Music Theatre International children’s production based on the animated television special. Choose-your-own reserved seat tickets are $15, $12 for kids 12 and under, in advance; $18/15 day-of-show, via camdenoperahouse.com or 236-3154....
  • Ribs, All You Can Eat Haddock.. and more at Brady’s!!

    Brady’s
    Thursday is rib night at Brady’s and then we start the weekend off right with “AYCE Fried Haddock” Friday!! Come on down enjoy some great food and meet some new people. You are only a stranger once at Brady’s!!
  • A MAN’S LIFE - 2023

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    Wednesday December 13thIN THE SHOP 4pm - 8pm ONLY.25% OFFTraditionally, Men’s Night was a night set aside to lure all the lumbering, Sasquatch-like Neanderthals into coming out of their hibernation caves and purchasing all the gifts that would ensure harmonious domestic relations for the...
  • Wing Wednesday At Brady’s!!

    Brady’s
    Like chicken wings? Then you will love Wednesdays at Brady’s. $1 wings from 3-8 with 4 sauces to choose from! Get your wings flapping to Brady’s!
  • Paul Sullivan: Christmas in Maine

    Camden Opera House
    Grammy Award winner Paul Sullivan on piano, along with cellist Marisa Solomon and flutist Elizabeth Downing, celebrates the heart and soul of Christmas with fresh new arrangements of favorite old carols and original compositions inspired by the season of giving. Choose-your-own reserved seat...
  • Noel Paul Stookey

    Camden Opera House
    Activist singer-songwriter Noel Paul Stookey performs an evening of song with bassist Michael Burd. This celebratory concert will include the unveiling of Noel’s portrait by Robert Shetterly, as part of the acclaimed Americans Who Tell the Truth series of paintings. Just as Noel's music does, AWTT...
  • When Your Office is Someone's Home

    Boothbay Region Adult & Community Education
    This three-hour course is for anyone that goes into someone else’s home to do work, repairs, estimates, sales, nursing, or outside-the-home contractors. How can you be safe? Learn the basics to access the surroundings, stay safe, and protect yourself without using a firearm. Part 3 of a 3-part...
  • Check out the Early Bird menu!!

    Brady’s
    The chef has been at it and does he have a special treat for you on Early Bird!! Check out the QR code to see what he has planned! Also on special for the day, for every $50 in gift cards purchased receive a $10 gift card valid in the New Year! OPEN AT 7:30AM CHEERS!
  • HEY! I’VE GOT A GOOD IDEA!!! LET’S SEE HOW MANY CHARACTERS THEY LET ME PUT INTO THE SHOPPING DESCRIPTION! I BET IT’S THE SAME 283 YOU CAN GET ON THE “BUZZ” SECTION. MAYBE NOT, THOUGH. MAYBE IT’S MORE. RIGHT NOW IT FEELS LIKE IT’S A LOT - 255 CHARACTERS

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    SHOP SALE STARTS: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18th AT 5:00AM 5AM - 6AM – 40% OFF 6AM - 7AM – 30% OFF 7AM - 8AM – 20% OFF REST OF DAY – 10% OFF EVERYONE GETS ENTERED TO WIN A GIFT CERTIFICATE (1) $100 Gift Certificate (2) $50 Gift Certificates (4) $25 Gift Certificates (8) Coupons to Fight Don in...
  • LET’S TALK EARLY BIRD, SPANKY

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    ONLINE SALE STARTS:SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18th AT MIDNIGHT*NATIONWIDE SHIPPINGFREE SHIPPING AT $75EXCEPTIONS APPLYMIDNIGHT - 4AM: 40% OFFUSE CODE: SALTYBIRD404AM - 8AM: 30% OFFUSE CODE: SALTYBIRD308AM - 11:59PM: 15% OFFUSE CODE: SALTYBIRD15https://www.twosaltydogs.netCHECK OUT ALL THE NEW STUFF DON...
  • WHERE THE YOKELS ARE FLOCKING TO

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    ONLINE SALE STARTS:SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18th AT MIDNIGHT *NATIONWIDE SHIPPINGFREE SHIPPING AT $75EXCEPTIONS APPLY MIDNIGHT - 4AM: 40% OFFUSE CODE: SALTYBIRD40 4AM - 8AM: 30% OFF USE CODE: SALTYBIRD30 8AM - 11:59PM: 15% OFF USE CODE: SALTYBIRD15 https://www.twosaltydogs.net SHOP SALE...
  • Scones Are Easy

    Boothbay Region Adult & Community Education
    Scones Are Easy! In this one-night class Debra will show you how easy it is to make classic Savoy scones, Apricot Ginger Scones, Chocolate Cherry Scones, Savory Bacon and Cheese Scones, Blueberry Lemon scones and YOU will enjoy the finished product right out of the oven! Bring a container to take...
  • Developing a Personal & Home Protection Plan

    Boothbay Region Adult & Community Education
    This three-hour course is NOT about installing an alarm system. It is about adjusting your awareness around you as you move through your day and your home. It is about doing mental exercises to handle the “What if’s” to keep you and your loved ones safe. Learn situational awareness, conflict...
  • When Your Office is Someone's Home

    Boothbay Region Adult & Community Education
  • $1 Jumbo Wings from 3-8 Wednesday at Brady’s!!!

    Brady’s
  • AWFUL TATTOO MAN SAYS “HI” - PART XXVII

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    Maine-ly, these are just a bunch of severed animal parts that are either dehydrated or freeze-dried and fed to dogs. Sometimes there's an errant bag of dehydrated sweet potatoes or something else weird like kelp in there. Not this time. We got rid of all that weird stuff. Only good, old-fashioned...
  • ATTENTION LADIES. I AM BACK ON THE MARKET.

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    If you're expecting me to come up with some kind of "Rawhide / Not Rawhide" thing like I always do for these friggin' things, you are sadly mistaken, my friend. I'm on vacation and I've sworn to rekindle my creativity and not drink so much when I practice the high-jump or write this stupid thing...
  • NO HUNTING

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    I can't tell you how many people come into the shop and loudly complain how expensive the moose antlers are. It's classified. Most urban/suburban people just assume, like all their other dog toys, moose antlers come off the assembly line in China, are thrown in a container ship and are vomited out...
  • UGLY BABY CONTEST!!!

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    FIND THIS NERD AND CLAIM A $100,000 BOUNTY IN CLAMS. Right now, I'm writing this on the 8-hour ferry to Newfoundland. It's rocking back and forth and making me a little queasy. And all the seniors packed into this tiny bar with deep, hacking coughs isn't doing my stomach very well, either. Say...
  • COASTAL PRIME WATERFRONT DINING

    Boothbay Harbor Oceanside Golf Resort
    Coastal PrimeWaterfront Dining Join us for our final week of the season!We will be serving lunch and dinner daily.Lunch only on Sunday, October 15Thank you all for a fantastic season! Join us on our waterfront deckfor delicious food, craft cocktailsand spectacular sunsets. For...
  • Shop The Barn Online!

    Check out the latest additions to The Barn’s online store! We added a bunch of new silver jewelry from Leslie Weaver, Sari Rae, and Marrick along with new hats, bags and kitchenware! SouthportGeneralStore.com
  • Sweet Baby James

    Camden Opera House
    Bill Griese brings his acclaimed celebration of James Taylor’s music to the Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. “I don’t dress up like, or pretend to be, him,” he says. “I do this because I love his music, and I’ve played it most my life.” Audiences say, “we really felt like we were listening to JT!”...
  • Fall Happenings at the Southport General Store!

    General Store: Mon-Sat: 7am-5pm Sun: 8am-12pm *SGS will be closed on Sundays starting 10/29* The Barn: Thurs-Sat: 10am-4pm Upcoming Workshops: Register Online! Candle Making Sunday, October 29th from 1-2:30pm: Each person will make 1 all natural, soy wax candle with a hemp wick, scented...
  • Post Columbus Day hours at Brady’s

    Brady’s
    The official end of summer is here, did we ever really have summer? We at Brady’s are excited to welcome our new chef and his family to the Boothbay Region. John & Linda Asendorf, along with their 3 children have joined our community full time. Welcome them all!! Hours for the fall and winter...
  • Part 1: Developing a Personal & Home Protection Plan

    Boothbay Region Adult & Community Education
    Part 1: Developing a Personal & Home Protection Plan This three-hour course is NOT about installing an alarm system. It is about adjusting your awareness around you as you move through your day and your home. It is about doing mental exercises to handle the “What if’s” to keep you and your...
  • SHOP TIL YOU DROP THIS WEEKEND AT BOOTHBAY RAILWAY VILLAGE MUSEUM!

    Boothbay Railway Village Museum
    This amazing collection of artists only comes once a year, so don’t miss the opportunity to SHOP TIL YOU DROP! The holiday season is just around the corner! Plus a Hot Toddy Bar, incredible food, local coffees, espressos, lattes, music! SO MUCH FUN FOR GREAT CAUSES! Supporting local business,...
  • $1 Wing Night at Brady’s!!

    Brady’s
    If it’s Wednesday then it’s $1 Wing Night at Brady’s along with $3.50 Bud Light Drafts!! Not to mention the best part of all..... The ENTIRE parking lot is available across the street!! SHABAM!!! Tomorrow night join us for football with Risa on the bar!!
  • It’s the NFL at Brady’s!!

    Brady’s
    NFL SUNDAY Ticket at Brady’s! Come on down and watch your favorite game on our 8 big screen tv’s. Fried Chicken is the special of the day and all are invited to come cheer on your favorite team!
  • PAUL D’ALESSIO & MARK STOVER PERFORM WEDNESDAY EVENING AT OCEAN POINT KITCHEN 6:30PM

    Come hear dynamic duo Paul D’Alessio and Mark Stover perform Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 8:30pm at Ocean Point Kitchen. If you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the harbor, we’ve got great cocktails, great food and two of the region’s best musicians. Paul and Mark are...
  • ALERT!!!! WE NEED YOUR OLD TENNIS BALLS!!!!!!

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters is putting out the call for more used tennis balls. We are drastically low- we only have half a barrel left! When you donate your old tennis balls to us, we then turn around and sell them to dog owners with fetch-crazed dogs. Then we turn around and give that money to...
  • A SECRET MESSAGE TO “BADGER”

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    ALL DOG AND CAT TOYS ON SALE. Click Here for: CANINE TOYS Click Here for: FELINE TOYS & CATNIP ALL OUR DAMN TOYS29.123456789101112% OFF!!!Use Coupon Code: JUDY I present to you with trembling hands, our September newsletter, which is slightly less boring than televised tennis: https://...
  • DAVE GAGNE JOINED BY JACK HARTFORD TUESDAY OCEAN POINT KITCHEN 6:30PM

    Story Location:191 Shore RoadEast Boothbay, ME 04544United StatesBluebird Ocean Point Inn invites you to hear local favorite Dave Gagne and featuring Jack Hartford on bass, guitar and vocals tonight from 6:30 to 8:30pm at Ocean Point Kitchen. Bluebird’s Summer Star Music Series features...
  • EVERYTHING ON SALE.................................................................................................................||||| .... O@ ........... + ......;;;;; IN SEPTEMBER

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    AND YES, THE CAT TREATS ARE ON SALE TOO. DOG TREATS ARE HERE CAT TREATS ARE HERE ALL CANINE AND FELINE TREATSNOW 29.123456789101112% OFF!!!USE COUPON CODE: JUDY I present to you with trembling hands, our September newsletter, which is slightly less boring than televised tennis: https://...
  • 50% OFF ALL BOXWOOD SHRUBS!

    Conley’s Garden Center & Landscaping
  • EVERYTHING 29% OFF THIS SEPTEMBER

    Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters
    YOU MUST USE THE COUPON CODE “JUDY” IN THE SHOP FOR THE DISCOUNT RELEVANT QUESTION: WHY AREN'T LEASHES ON SALE?!?!?! ANSWER: MATCHING LEASHES ARE ALREADY ON SALE WHEN YOU BUY A COLLAR, DUMMY. ALL COLLARS29.123456789101112% OFF!!!Use Coupon Code: JUDY<< Click HERE >> I present to...
  • Once an Outlaw

    Camden Opera House
    Powerhouse guitar-driven blues/Southern rock experience fronted by renowned guitarist/vocalist Chris Anderson of the Outlaws and supported by an all-star lineup of musicians, including special guest (and former Outlaw) Harvey Dalton Arnold, at Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. Choose-your-own reserved...
  • Shop Local: Mums are Here!

    Conley’s Garden Center & Landscaping
    Did you know that we have a large selection of mums and grasses as well as ornamental peppers, cabbage and kale needed for you fall decor. Don’t forget, our End of Season Sale is still happening. Fall is a great time to plant and save on your favorite perennials, trees and shrubs.
  • Mums are here!

    Conley’s Garden Center & Landscaping
    Did you know that we have a large selection of mums and grasses as well as ornamental peppers, cabbage and kale needed for you fall decor. And don’t forget, our Fall Clearance Sale is still happening. We are open Monday-Friday 8-4 and Saturday-Sunday 8-2.
  • Kaler’s Specials

    Monday: Surf n Turf Burger, our smash burger topped with crab cake and swiss Tuesday: Shrimp Scampi taco, garlic buttered shrimp with lettuce, tomato, cheese, lemon garlic aioli Wednesday: BBQpulled pork stuffed potatoes
  • ALL YOU CAN EAT HADDOCK FRIDAY!!!

    Brady’s
    Want to load up on a great meal before the big storm? Then come on down to Brady’s tonight (Friday) for all you can eat Fish N’ Chips starting at 4pm. Tomorrow join us at Brady’s for our Hurricane Lee watch party! Can’t get much closer than this! We want everyone to have fun but don’t be dumb...
  • End of Season Clearance Sale

    Conley’s Garden Center & Landscaping
    Our End of Season Clearance Sale is still happening. Come visit us to get 20-75% OFF some of your favorite perennials, shrubs, trees and more.
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