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OCEAN POINT STUDIO

Sometimes I like to paint a gentle incoming tide. There is something so soothing about it. It is almost meditational. This was one of those days. Another benefit of plein air painting. To see other paintings, visit my website http://www.corinnemcintyre.comemail: opstudio@roadrunner....
SoundCheck: Cold Chocolate

Camden Opera House

Boston-based Americana duo (Ethan Robbins and Ariel Bernstein) fuses folk, funk and bluegrass for audience in comfortably spaced reserved seats ($10, advance purchase encouraged via www.camdenoperahouse.com) at Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. plus free Facebook Livestream. Sponsored by Hawthorn Inn.
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Mine Oyster

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Water’s Edge Restaurant & Bar – NEW MENU + FALL HOURS!

Sheepscot Harbor Village Resort and Water’s Edge

Water’s Edge Restaurant & Bar at Sheepscot Harbour Village Resort Water’s Edge Restaurant & Bar offers a relaxed and casual dining experience overlooking the beautiful Sheepscot River in Edgecomb, Maine. Located just over the bridge from Wiscasset and minutes from Boothbay Harbor and...
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WE PACK TO TRAVEL AND SHIP OVERNIGHT at Scully’s Oyster & Lobster Market!

Scully’s Oyster & Lobster Market

Thank you Jessica Hall and Fred Field for the fantastic article and photography in this focus on oyster aquaculture in Maine Biz https://www.mainebiz.biz/article/the-damariscotta-region-is-rich-in-all-things-oyster We can ship oysters and lobsters to your home, or pack-to-travel! Scully Sea...
Brady’s Closed 10/17~ 10/25

Brady’s

The awning is coming down and the staff is getting ready for winter!! Brady’s will be close Sunday 10/17 ~ Monday 10/25, we will reopen on the 26th and feature our first luck of the draw dart night!! Let’s start the fall and winter off right with some activities for all! Saturday 10/30 Brady’s...
Coastal Prime - Thank you all for a fantastic 2021 season! We’ll look forward to seeing you next season!

Boothbay Harbor Oceanside Golf Resort

Coastal PrimeJoin us for craft cocktails, delicious food & spectacular sunsets!Offering seaside dining at its finest,with the best views of the harbor!Reservations: 207-633-445535 Atlantic Avenue,Boothbay Harbor Join us by land or by sea!Just a short walk across the historic footbridgeon the...
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ATTENTION: DON'T BE A BLAKE AND TRY TO APPLY THIS SPECIAL TO THE USED LOBSTER LINE TOYS. YOU WILL ONLY SPARK A FIRE DEEP WITHIN ME TO TRAVEL THROUGH TIME AND EXTERMINATE YOUR FAMILY LINE BEFORE YOU WERE BORN JUST TO SPITE YOU. Most of you think I sit my ample gut on my bony butt and just while...
Closed untill November 4th, our sister restaurant, MINE OYSTER is OPEN.

Boat House Bistro

We invite you to visit our sister restaurant Mine Oyster Serving Lunch & Dinner 11:30-8:30 pm Closed Mondays Mine Oyster16 Wharf Street, Pier 1207.633.6616www.MineOyster.netFacebook
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Most of you only know that Bare Bites makes those dehydrated beef liver treats I give out in the shop liberally.And when I put them in the free treat bowl, easily-excitable people grab chunks of them and thrust them under my delicate nose whilst screeching, "WHAT'S THIS?!?!?! SNAKE SKIN?!?!"And...
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Wait. Wasn't I just complaining about moose antlers?These antlers are harvested in Rangely Maine where teams of men on oxcarts traverse the deep, uncharted Maine woods. When they spot a Bull Moose, they walk right up to it and shoot it in the head because moose have no natural predators. Then the...
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I'm just having a little fun with the title because I am a demented weirdo suffering from self-inflicted brain trauma. But it's kinda true. All our "Single Ingredient Treats" are probably part of a hot dog that you ate whilst in the course of your constantly regrettable life. Of course companies...
SoundCheck: Jaded Ravins

Camden Opera House

Husband-and-wife duo Halle Jade and Kelly Ravin, who have been called a modern day Johnny and June perform soulful Americana and country rock originals. Choose-your-own comfortably spaced reserved seats ($10, advance purchase encouraged via www.camdenoperahouse.com) at Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St...
SoundCheck: David Clarke Trio

Camden Opera House

Midcoast jazz musicians David Clarke on guitar, Ezra Rugg on bass and Bailey Giles on sax play for audience in comfortably spaced reserved seats ($10, advance purchase encouraged via www.camdenoperahouse.com) at Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. plus free Facebook Livestream. Sponsored by First...
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COASTAL PRIME - Waterfront dining on the east side of the harbor (just across the footbridge!)

Boothbay Harbor Oceanside Golf Resort

COASTAL PRIMEJoin us on our waterfront deckfor craft cocktails, delicious foodand spectacular sunsets!Reservations: 207-633-4455 Dock & DineArriving by boat?Take advantage of our convenientwaterfront docking! Fall Hours:Coffee Shop: 6:30am - 11:00am Lunch: 11am - 3pmDinner: 5pm - 9pm Coastal...
Last weekend for music on the deck!!

Brady’s

It’s hard to believe but this will be the last weekend on the Foofa Deck with live music until next season. It’s been a great summer and we will end it with a bang as we have The Murky Water Band on Saturday from 2~5pm and Sunday we welcome the Juke Joint Devils from 2~5. Come celebrate the music...
Ocean Point Inn Celebrates the End of the Season with Traditional Turkey Dinner Sunday, October 10th

Ocean Point Inn

Ocean Point Inn invites you to come help us celebrate the 2021 season with our annual traditional dinner. It’s on a first come, first serve basis, and it always sells out, so please make your reservations early. Local favorite, Paul D’Alessio will be on guitar and vocals. Dinner will be served...
OMG It’s Columbus Day Weekend!!!

Brady’s

Who would have thought Columbus Day and the official summer ending weekend is almost here!! Brady’s will be closing out the summer music schedule with a bang this year as we welcome Timmy Sprague and his Murky Water band on Saturday October 9th from 2-5. Sunday it’s the swing band Juke Joint...
Songstress Kat Logan Performs at Ocean Point Inn Tonight

Ocean Point Inn

Ocean Point Inn invites you to join us as we welcome the very talented songstress, Kat Logan tonight from 6:00 to 8:00pm. If you enjoy listening to Joan Baez, you won’t want to miss hearing Kat Logan. Reservations are required and can be made though Open Table or by calling the Inn at 207-633-4200...
Songstress Kat Logan Performs at Ocean Point Inn Tonight

Ocean Point Inn

Ocean Point Inn invites you to join us as we welcome the very talented songstress, Kat Logan tonight from 6:00 to 8:00pm. If you enjoy listening to Joan Baez, you won’t want to miss hearing Kat Logan. Reservations are required and can be made though Open Table or by calling the Inn at 207-633-4200...
Boogie2Shooz on the deck!

Brady’s

It’s gonna be a beautiful weekend in the Harbor and we are still going full swing on the deck! Saturday we have the BRHS class of 1971’s 50th class reunion from 1-5. Boogie2Shooz will be providing the entertainment as we wind down what can certainly be said was a crazy summer. Sunday we have the...
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It might be kind of depressing to you that we still have my dead dog Buddy on the label of the Honey Oat treats.Let me explain something to you. I still have thousands of these labels left over, and I'll be Dog Damned if I'm throwing them away because anyone thinks Buddy wouldn't want you to buy...
What’s on the Easel?

OCEAN POINT STUDIO

The Railway Village is a great place to paint. There are subjects for every artist, people, cars, buildings, landscapes and of course, trains! This day I chose to paint the “Dingley’s Store”, an old charming general store. Since the Village has been revitalized there is a new store called “Iron...
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Now I can't get severed animal parts out of my brain. It happens more frequently than you'd think. One minute I'm at Dunkin' Donuts, waiting patiently for my 2 dozen doughnuts, 17 hash browns and a small coffee with Splenda when severed animal parts will leap to the forefront of my brain. And a...
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These worked out so well the last time I put them on sale, I'm just going to put them on sale again because I am irretrievably lazy.You've got all your essential severed animal parts in this little baby-- tracheas, pig ears, and of course several bull penises.Think I made that last part up?I most...
Employee or Independent Contractor?

Allen Insurance and Financial

Have you ever thought about the difference between an employee and independent contractor? Paying someone using a 1099 not does automatically make them an independent contractor. When it comes to your business insurance, why does this matter? Sally Miles explains in a blog post on our website. ...
Paul D’Allessio Performs At Ocean Point Inn Tonight!

Ocean Point Inn

Join us tonight as local favorite, Paul D’Alessio performs on guitar, fiddle and vocals. You can catch Paul from 7:00 to 9:00pm this evening. Reservations are required and can be made through Open Table or by calling the Inn at 207-633-4200.
SoundCheck: Charlie Marie FREE LIVESTREAM

Camden Opera House

Rolling Stone Country Music Pick is classic country for the modern world, with a Rhode Island twist! Sponsored by Camden Maine Stay Inn and 40 Paper. Masks required in the building. SOLD OUT, so please enjoy our FREE FACEBOOK LIVESTREAM!
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Our Port Workspace

Our Port Workspace offers a home for your business to thrive in beautiful Boothbay Harbor! Contact us today to set up a tour this weekend. . . hello@ourportworkspace.com
Brady’s is Back!!

Brady’s

Brady’s is back today, Friday the 18th at 11:30!! We got a lot done the last few days including upgrading a walk in and a staff rafting trip! We want to thank everyone for the understanding and we are excited to get back to work. It’s also Shane’s birthday so if you see him around wish him a...
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Maine's deer hunting season starts with archery on September 11th this year in accordance with other disasters this nation has faced.Does the thought of 1,000's of minimally-trained Massachusetts and New York hunters charging through the Maine woods with loaded weapons strike fear into the very...
SoundCheck: Twisted Maple

Camden Opera House

Farmer/string musician duo April Reed-Cox and Oren Robinson perform original and traditional tunes for audience in comfortably spaced reserved seats ($10, advance purchase encouraged via www.camdenoperahouse.com) at Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. plus free Facebook Livestream. Sponsored by First...
Cricket Allen and Georgia Heat Tonight at Ocean Point Inn

Ocean Point Inn

Join us this evening as we welcome the very talented Crickett Allen and Georgia Heat at OPI from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Reservations are required and can be made through Open Table or by calling the Inn at 207-633-4200. www.OceanPointInn.com
Cricket Allen and Georgia Heat Tonight at Ocean Point Inn

Ocean Point Inn

Join us this evening as we welcome the very talented Crickett Allen and Georgia Heat at OPI from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Reservations are required and can be made through Open Table or by calling the Inn at 207-633-4200. www.OceanPointInn.com
Local Favorite Dave Gagne tonight at OPI

Ocean Point Inn

If the weatherman is correct, tonight is suppose to be full of sunshine, fresh ocean breezes and our spectacular sunsets. A perfect night to dine oceanside and listen to the island sounds of local favorite Dave Gagne from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The island drinks will be flowing and we have plenty staff...
Turkey with all the Fixins at Ocean Point Inn Every Sunday

Ocean Point Inn

Did you know every Sunday night, Ocean Pint Inn serves up turkey dinners with all the fixins! . For the remainder of the season , Ocean Point Inn will be serving turkey dinner's on a first come first serve basis. Reservations are required and can be made through Open Table or by calling the Inn at...
Evening with Tom Rush SOLD OUT

Camden Opera House

Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St., welcomes legendary singer-songwriter to its stage for comfortably-spaced holiday weekend show. An Evening with Tom Rush, accompanied by Matt Nakoa, is sponsored by Lord Camden Inn and 40 Paper. SOLD OUT. FMI: camdenoperahouse.com.
Maritime Photo Show and Auction

Boothbay Region Maritime Foundation

September 2021 Wednesday through Friday 10-2 Evenings of Opera House Performances with Tickets Stop by the Opera House Upstairs Gallery in Boothbay Harbor to see a great show of local fishing photos and place your bids to take one home. Framed 16x20 photos will be auctioned off to the highest...
SoundCheck: Larksgrove

Camden Opera House

String players EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks and Peter Zay perform for audience in comfortably spaced reserved seats ($10, advance purchase encouraged via www.camdenoperahouse.com) at Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. plus free Facebook Livestream. Sponsored by Camden Maine Stay Inn. Mask use is requested...
What’s on the Easel?

OCEAN POINT STUDIO

June of 2020 I painted “Spring Greens at Barrett Park” and then put it aside to go on to other paintings. Last December while it was snowing outside I pulled it out and felt like finishing it as if I were experiencing spring again. As artists we can even change the seasons to suit us! To see...
SoundCheck: Lindsay Mower

Camden Opera House

Western Maine songstress performs jazzy, folksy, bluesy pop fusion for audience in comfortably spaced reserved seats ($10, advance purchase encouraged via www.camdenoperahouse.com) at Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St. plus free Facebook Livestream. Sponsored by 40 Paper. Mask use is required while in...
This Week’s Musical Line Up at Ocean Point Inn!

Ocean Point Inn

This week promises to be the perfect weather to sit by the ocean, have a great meal and listen to this week's musical entertainment. On Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm it's Paul D"Alessio; Wednesday from 6:00 to 8;00pm, Kat Logan and Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00pm, Dave Gagne. Roxy and Donovan will be...
This Week’s OPI Musical Line Up!

Ocean Point Inn

This week promises to be the perfect weather to sit by the ocean, have a great meal and listen to this week's musical entertainment. On Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm it's Paul D"Alessio; Wednesday from 6:00 to 8;00pm, Kat Logan and Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00pm, Dave Gagne. Roxy and Donovan will be...
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Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters

Now doesn't that look appetizing? I'll be honest with you. The only reason we're putting these on sale is so we can replace them with something else. When we first got them, they were great! We sold them hand over fist. But they are so soft that whenever a gorilla-handed shopper grabbed one, it...
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This is probably the least attractive thing I've ever put on sale except for the "Severed Animal Parts" I put on sale last year. "Meat Rolls." Doesn't that conjure up visions of flabby rolls of human midsection? Not very appetizing to anyone except perhaps members of the Donner Party. And what a...

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