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Where It's/Was At
Rimar Reed's "Candy Drop" interactive gingerbread.

Gingerbread Spectacular baker/designer/architect Rimar Reed’s entries have long been part of the much anticipated event held at the Opera House. For this year’s 19th show she decided to challenge…

Another New Year's Eve is nigh. Celebrating locally? Or is a night of dinner or dancing (or both) what you're up for? For restaurants' hours serving on Wednesday, Dec. 31, visit…

"Nuremberg" opens 2026 at the Lincoln Theater on Friday, Jan. 2. Courtesy of the venue

 

"Wicked: For Good" - (PG; 2 hours, 18 minutes) - Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) is now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda has become the glamorous…

Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas and Elle Fanning star in "Sentimental Value." The film opens at Harbor Theater in January. Courtesy of the venue

 

"Wicked: For Good" - (PG; 2 hours, 20 minutes) - Directed again by Jon M. Chu, the sequel is tighter and more focused, expanding the Broadway musical’s second act…

Where It (was) At! Gingerbread Spectacular 2025
Harbor Theater: Best Representation of A Local Landmark

Twenty-seven bakers were inspired to enter this year’s Gingerbread Spectacular held at the Opera House for 19 years now. Their designs always charm, amaze and delight us all leaving us to wonder…

Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good
Take the plunge, earn bragging rights, and get your name listed on the Boothbay Region Y’s Penguin! Courtesy photo

 

How many Polar Plungers would a Penguin Polar Plunge if a Penguin Polar Plunger could plunge? 

You can find out on New Year’s Day at 11 a.m. at the beautiful Hendrick’s…

1st grade

Familiar songs sung by tiny voices, the red and green of Christmas, head (and nose!) adornments, and dozens of happy faces in the front and in the crowd made for a cheerful and fun Holiday Concert…

"Wicked: For Good" continues this Harbor Theater this Friday, Dec. 26. Courtesy of the venue

 

"Wicked: For Good" - (PG; 2 hours, 20 minutes) - "Wicked: For Good" raises the stakes and deepens the emotion, delivering a darker yet crowd-pleasing follow-up…

Courtesy of Eileen Higgins

Under the direction of music teacher, Jen McIvor Southport School children sang many seasonal Christmas favorites at the Christmas Concert Dec. 17. The sixth graders, Aurora Wallace, Jonah…

 Damon Leibert, Lincoln Theater photo

 

The Lincoln County Community Theater is ringing in the season with a lively and heartfelt holiday production the whole family can enjoy. Opening Dec. 19, LCCT presents "The…

The Maine State Aquarium's resident ocean pout gets an unexpected tank mate this holiday season.  ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Maine State Aquarium invites visitors to enjoy an under-the-sea holiday during its first “Sea of Lights” festivities. The aquarium will be open on Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., until Jan…

"Last Call Hatchet Cove" - diptych - 60" x 72" - 2024. Courtesy of the artist, Pam Cabañas

The Waldo Theatre is presenting works by Friendship artist Pam Cabañas, in the Bill and Joan Alfond Gallery, through Feb. 22.

“Friendship Inspired” is a collection of  works by…

Rehearsal scene from "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Herdman’s, from left: Rocklan Megaro, Finn Sullivan, Fern LeMay-Dorval, Cora Wissman, and Elliot Birrell, rehearse a scene for Director John Mulcahy. Zora Margolis, who plays Mrs. Armstrong, watches from upstage. Courtesy of LCCT

 

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" -  Live on stage! LCCT, the resident theater company at Damaiscotta’s historic Lincoln Theater, is excited to present its…

Ariana Grande (Galinda) and Cynthia Erivo (Elphaba) return in "Wicked: For Good" opening at Harbor Theater Friday, Dec. 19. Courtesy of the venue

 

 

"Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" - (PG13; 2 hours, 24 minutes) - Benoit Blanc returns for his most perplexing case yet in this third film in…

Gingerbread Spectacular 2025
Carla Warren: Most Spectacular - Under the Sea

Here is the list of award winning Gingerbreads in the annual Gingerbread Spectacular at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor:

Most Spectacular: Carla Warren: "Under the Sea"

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Novel Jazz to present winter solstice concert Dec. 20.  Courtesy of Barney Balch

Novel Jazz is returning to the Skidompha Public Library in Damariscotta on Saturday, Dec. 20 for a jazz winter solstice celebration, 7-9:30 p.m.

They will be playing  out of the…

Chorus

The Sheepscot Chorus held its annual holiday concert in front of a packed church on Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Boothbay Harbor Congregational Church. The large chorus performed A Ceremony of Carols and…

National Theater's "Life of Pi" screens Dec. 11 and 12 at the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta. Image courtesy of the venue

 

"Blue Moon" - (R; 1 hour, 40 minutes) - Richard Linklater's Blue Moon tells the story of legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart bravely facing the future as his professional…

Holiday trees flew out the door during the Boothbay Region Garden Club's (BRGC) annual holiday event - just ask club member Laura Blake.  LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Shoppers arrived early to Boothbay Region Garden Club's annual holiday event, with several having to park on Emery Lane due to a full parking lot at St. Columba's Episcopal Church.

"They…

Janson's during a Men's Night past. File photo

Men's Night. Why is there a men's night? Because some men leave holiday shopping, or any shopping, to the last minute. According to The Good Men Project website, Canadian retail analyst David Gray…

BRVM Polar Express

For the first time this year, Boothbay Railway Village Museum's annual Polar Express train left Freeport Station, at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 with a full passenger list. There are eight trains…

See "The Best Little Christmas Pageant  Ever" at the Harbor Theater on Sunday, Dec. 14. Image courtesy of film distributor

 

‘Tis the season at Harbor Theater, and our Community Partners are sponsoring two free Christmas films for all area families. Both these movies are fun for adults and children alike,…

Our Lady Queen of Peace hosts its 35th live nativity performance on Dec. 6. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor got its own little slice of Bethlehem Dec. 6 during Our Lady Queen of Peace’s annual live nativity. The event, which also includes scripture reading and carols, marked its 35th…

santa magic

On Dec. 6, Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library's 40-foot fir tree went from dark to light. Santa Claus illuminated it by waving his magic wand, and poof, the giant tree illuminated Christmas spirit…

The Boothbay Region Historical Society celebrates another successful year with food and vintage decor at its annual open house. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Region Historical Society partied like it was the 19th century Dec. 6 during its annual Christmas open house. The home was jampacked with attendees enjoying festive treats while taking in…

WHERE IT'S AT
 LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Ahhh, if only Petula Clark could have seen Boothbay Harbor when she sang "Downtown." And, this time of the year, the lights really are much brighter there, er, here!

Driving around to see…

Santa arrives onboard Novelty

 

Hundreds lined Boothbay Harbor’s Whale Park Saturday, Dec. 6, for the arrival of Santa Claus and his entourage by boat. Trading reindeer for horsepower, Balmy Days Cruises delivered…

Mike Leonard photo

The Boothbay Register/Wiscasset Newspaper's wonderful contributing photographer Mike Leonard once again captured the Boothbay Lights' Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks display to end the Saturday…

Memory of the 2024 Spectacular featuring the big Gingerbread cookie amidst the crowds... Robert Mitchell photo

 

The Opera House’s annual holiday Gingerbread Spectacular shows off an array of local talents and not only those of the gingerbread house designers both young and old. Throughout the…

"Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" opening at Harbor Theater Friday, Dec. 12. Courtesy of the venue

 

"Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" - (PG13; 2 hours) - "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere" cuts deep as an intimate portrait of Springsteen’s life, capturing…

Sons of Serendip. Boothbay Harbor Opera House. Dec. 20. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

 

Billboard charting classical-crossover quartet, Sons of Serendip, won the hearts of fans and judges alike as finalists on America's Got Talent (NBC) with their ethereal and…

The Waldo Theatre
The Bearly Dead band concert tickets on sale now at The Waldo Theatre. Courtesy of the venue with band permission

The Waldo is excited to have The Bearly Dead return to the stage Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. after last year’s SOLD OUT show. Not just another Grateful Dead cover band- this is a cosmic exploration of the…

A Bird's Tale
The rooftop view of Manhattan was spectacular with the Chrysler Building gleaming in the afternoon sun while an American robin called from a patio on the brick building to the left. Courtesy of Jeff Wells

 

Like many people, we traveled to spend time with family for the Thanksgiving holiday. In our case, the travel was a car ride to New York City to be with our son and his girlfriend.…

The starting line at the 2025 Boothbay Harbor Turkey Trot. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

 

 

What started as a gray, drizzly morning turned into a crisp, sunny day as a crowd of runners and walkers crossed the starting line for…

Boothbay Railway Village Museum
Get your ticket to the "North Pole" for a visit with Santa and lots more Christmas fun! Courtesy of Lori Reynolds

 

The anticipated "North Pole Express" event series begins this weekend in Boothbay, transforming the Boothbay Railway Village Museum …

A mother and child share a moment while carolers sing before Santa's arrival Nov. 27 at the Boothbay Commons. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

Mr. and Mrs. Claus came to Boothbay Common for an early Christmas appearance Nov. 29. Boothbay Civic Association put on the event, which included games, caroling and hot cocoa.…

 

The East Boothbay and Southport United Methodist Churches invite you to join us for a Christmas movie event at the Harbor Theater, 185 Townsend Avenue. On Sunday, Dec. 14 all are…

Where It's At
Gingerbread class instructor Kevin Kiley, LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Most Obsessive Compulsive. Best Local Landmark. Best Holiday Spirit. Best Traditional Gingerbread House Design. Best Youth Entry. Most Spectacular. These are just a few of the award categories…

Ethan Hawke stars in "Blue Moon" opening Dec. 5 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

 

Boston Camerata - "Sing We Noel" - A much-loved Camerata holiday program returns two generations later! We celebrate Christmas in the English speaking world down…

Craft items on sale at the Skidompha Book Shop. Courtesy photo

 

Volunteers and friends of the Skidompha Secondhand Book Shop include a number of crafters who are currently donating their work to be sold at the shop for the benefit of the library…

Jeremy Allen White stars in "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" opening at the Harbor Theater Dec. 5. Courtesy of the venue

 

"Nuremberg" - (PG-13; 2 hours 28 minutes) - It’s 1945 just after Adolf Hitler’s suicide in Berlin and the Allies have made their way into Germany. While the 36th…

Lincoln Theater
Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

 

The holidays are just around the corner, and Lincoln Theater is delighted to roll out a festive lineup filled with music, movies, and live theater. From cherished classics to…

Southport Memorial Library

Come celebrate the holidays with us…

Theme decorated holiday trees and more await at the BRGC's annual holiday event, this weekend, at St. Columba's. Courtesy of David Applegate

 

Join us for one of the highlights of the Boothbay Harbor holiday season and get a head start on your holiday shopping at this year’s Boothbay Region Garden Club Holiday Festival and…

Southport United Methodist Church
Southport United Methodist Church, ME Facebook photo

After a hiatus since 2019, the beloved Lessons and Carols service returns to the Southport United Methodist Church! Join us Sunday afternoon, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. for this beautiful and traditional…

 Ornaments by Joelle Webber:  Make ornaments like these with paper artist Joelle Webber during Marketfest. Kid friendly workshop. Joelle Webber photo

With the help of local creative makers, Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest shoppers can add that special handcrafted touch to their holiday celebrations. Workshops throughout Marketfest weekend, Dec. 5-…

Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good
All of the volunteers at the Community Meal. Courtesy of Allyson Goodwin

 

Many Thanksgiving feasts start with preparing the potatoes. We peel them early and place them in water to keep them fresh until it’s time to boil them. Then most often we mash them…

June Squibb stars in "Eleanor the Great" opening Nov. 28 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

 

"Eleanor the Great" - (PG-13; 1 hour, 38 minutes) - After losing her best friend of 70 years, Eleanor (June Squibb) moves from her Florida retirement community to…

This group of Early Bird shoppers, on Nov. 22, arrived fully embracing holiday spirit and ready to shop!  STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

Saturday, Nov. 22, Boothbay Harbor's Early Bird Sale & Pajama Party drew spirited shoppers to the region. 

The ever popular Buoy Tree was the backdrop for families and friends to…

The Southport Fire Department wins Judge’s choice. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

 

If you heard an abundance of sirens Nov. 22, no worries, it wasn't an emergency! The annual Fire Truck + First Responder's Parade was ringing in the Christmas season with a…