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Art at the Grill
This is one of the Doug Houle paintings in the new show opening at The Grill in Damariscotta June 23.  Courtesy of Kim Traina

A new show opens June 23 at the Damariscotta River Grill featuring seasoned artists Sandy Crabtree, Sandy Harper, and Doug Houle. Three very accomplished painters capture unique viewpoints of the…

Maine Art Gallery
Joseph Fiore with his painting Virgo Tiger in 1987. The Maine Art Gallery and Maine Farmland Trust are collaborating on a retrospective of the artist’s six decades of work. Photo by Peggy McKenna, courtesy the Penobscot Marine Museum.

 

Joseph Fiore (1925-2008) was a widely respected artist and active member of the Maine Art Gallery during the 1960s and 70s. In celebration of the 100th year of his birth, the gallery…

Gold/Smith Gallery
Preview painting by Diana Young's solo show at Gold/Smith Gallery June 18-July 21. Courtesy of the venue

Diana Young has been “making pictures” for as long as she can remember. She says that at a very early age she was praised for all her efforts, and since that early encouragement, she has…

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Country-rock royalty Pure Prairie League (PPL), a seminal outfit during the 70s and 80s movement that brought mainstream success to the country rock and southern rock genre, continues to ride the…

I Draw Slow. Opera House. June 27. Got tickets? Courtesy of the band and Opera House

 

Critically acclaimed roots five piece band I Draw Slow is currently touring in support of their fifth album, and on Friday, June 27, they arrive in Boothbay Harbor to perform at the…

A glimpse behind one of the doors at Castle Tucker. Courtesy of Peggy Konitzky

 

The popular Behind Closed Doors Tours of Castle Tucker return Saturday, June 21. Peek into the nooks and crannies of Castle Tucker on this leisurely in-depth tour that includes rooms…

HARBOR THEATER
Screens at Harbor Theater June 30. Used with filmmaker permission

 

One of the great perks of Harbor Theater membership is being invited to free member events twice each year. On Monday June 30, at 6 p.m. will host its summer Members Free film event…

Maine Lobster Boat Racing Season
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Lobster boat captains up and down the coast and right here in Boothbay Harbor are revving up for the 2025 racing season. The races begin with the Charlie Begin Memorial Lobster Boat Races Saturday…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Dom Flemons. Opera House. June 21. Got tickets? Artist approved image

 

Grammy-winning musician Dom Flemons’ repertoire covers over 100 years of American roots music. He is not only a folk musician and black country artist, but also a songwriter, multi-…

WHERE IT'S AT
Alison Brown and Band. Opera House. June 13. Get tickets! Courtesy of the artist

She’s a genre blender. Innovator. Three-time Grammy winner. Gotta be Alison Brown. If you missed Alison and the Band last June, I advise you not to make that mistake again: They are returning to…

"The Legend of Ochi" opens at the Lincoln Theater Friday, June 13. Courtesy of the venue

 

"The Ballad of Wallis Island" - (PG-13; 1 hour, 40 minutes) - The film follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and…

The Family Film Deal: "How To Train Your Dragon" on Friday, June 13! Courtesy of the Harbor Theater

 

"Thunderbolts*" - (PG13; 2 hours, 6 minutes) - Marvel assembles a chaotic crew of misfit antiheroes for a black-ops mission no Avenger would dare touch. Recruited by…

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This Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15 at 5 p.m. treat dad—and the whole family—to a powerful and nostalgic musical experience with Maine-based singer/songwriter Tom DiMenna. Tom will…

Ride one of the WW&F trains to adventure this June. Courtesy WW&F Railway Museum.

Have you ever taken a ride on Midcoast Maine’s very own authentic “Two-footer”? It's time to get on board for a trip on the heritage railway at 97 Cross Road in Alna. Whether you’ve never visited…

"Ballad of Wallis Island" opens June 6 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"The Wedding Banquet" - (R; 1 hour, 43 minutes) -  A joyful comedy of errors about a chosen family navigating cultural identity, queerness, and family expectations.…

Musician Eric LaPerna. Photo courtesy of Tom Bloom

 

The Second Congregational Church located at 51 Main St., Newcastle has long been a bastion of community spirit, a place where people gather not only to worship but also to celebrate…

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Special Olympics Maine is proud to announce that the 2025 State Summer Games will take place this weekend, June 6–8, at the University of Maine in Orono. More than 2,100…

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Ahoy, movie lovers! 

Swashbuckling adventure is coming to the big screen at the Harbor Theater on Saturday, June 14th, when the beloved 1985 classic “The Goonies” sets…

"Late Afternoon Castles" - Ruth Monsell. Courtesy of the artist

 

River Arts is pleased to announce Ruth Monsell’s upcoming solo show, “Celebrating 25 Years in Maine: Works in Oil and Cut Paper”, in the River Room at River Arts. This retrospective…

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Boothbay Harbor's self-guided tour of galleries in the region.…

 

Gaelic Storm, a multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and after two decades and over 2000 shows, they are a true force to be reckoned with.…

Working out the details for the Friday the 13th filming at Brady's are, from left: Chef John Asendorf, Venus/Aphrodite, bartender José Rivera and server Billie Jo Bobb will be ready for the America's Best Restaurants crew to arrive. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Brady's Restaurant is about to be added to America's Best Restaurants' (ABR) Maine list when the ABR Roadshow arrives Friday, June 13. Filming will be from 2 to 5 p.m. and owner Jen Mitchell said…

"Thunderbolts*" opens Friday, June 6 at the Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

 

"Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" - (PG13; 2 hours, 49 minutes) - Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) returns for one last mission—his most dangerous…

Boothbay Region Art Foundation
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This summer, the Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) invites you to explore your artistic potential with a diverse lineup of adult art classes through BRAF's Take Part in Art program. Whether…

Alison Brown and Band. Opera House. June 13. Got tickets? Courtesy of the artist

 

Acoustic instrumental music has never been so beautifully represented as by Alison Brown. As one of the most multi-faceted minds on today’s roots music scene, every one of Alison’s…

Maritime history is made each June with the return of Boothbay Harbor's Windjammer Days, June 22- 28 this year. Got reservations? File photo

The event-filled 63rd Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days arrives in just three weeks! This year’s festival lands Sunday, June 22 continuing through Saturday, June 28.

The festival, originally…

Le Vent du Nord. Peter Southwick photo

 

The award winning and highly acclaimed band Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Quebec’s progressive francophone folk movement. The group’s vast repertoire draws from both…

River Arts
This painting by Leigh Lowe is among the work in the "River Arts Members' Show" running May 27-July 5. Courtesy of Heather Greene

 

River Arts in Damariscotta is launching the summer season with a much-anticipated “Members' Show,” featuring an impressive lineup of 134 Maine artists. A vibrant and dynamic…

The Sweet Remains. Opera House. May 31. Got tickets? Courtesy of the artist

 

Acclaimed folk-rock trio The Sweet Remains return to touring in support of their highly anticipated fifth studio album, Embers—a mesmerizing collection of ten new songs that showcase…

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The Maine Art Gallery’s current show, “Whimsy: Flights of Fancy,” includes a number of delightful examples of collage. It’s a medium that appears to be more accessible to those of us…

Opening May 30 at the Lincoln Theater - "The Wedding Banquet." Courtesy of the venue

 

"On Swift Horses" - (R; 1 hour, 59 minutes) - Muriel and her husband Lee are beginning a bright new life in California when he returns from the Korean War. But…

Where It's At
Tim Sample, Boothbay Harbor Opera House art show.  LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Harbor

Humorist. Storyteller. Artist. Actor. Author. Illustrator. Musician. Journalist. Narrator. All of these creative paths have been traveled by Boothbay Harbor’s Tim Sample. And as everyone knows,…

"Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning" continues May 28 - June 8 at the Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

 

"Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" - (PG13; 2 hours, 49 minutes) - Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) returns for one last mission—his most…

"The Wedding Banquet" opens Friday, May 30. Courtesy of the venue

"On Swift Horses" - (R; 1 hour, 59 minutes) - Muriel and her husband Lee are beginning a bright new life in California when he returns from the Korean War. But their newfound…

Boothbay Railway Village Museum
All aboard! Boothbay Railway Village Museum reopens for the season this weekend. File photo

The Boothbay Railway Village Museum opens this weekend for its 61st season. Museum hours will be 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. with train rides on the hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the hour. The museum will…

Marcia Ball. Opera House. May 30. Got tickets? Courtesy of Cathy Sherrill

 

The 2018 Texas State Musician of the Year, Marcia Ball, has won worldwide fame and countless fans for her ability to ignite a full-scale roadhouse party every time she takes the…

"Glorious Colors of Burnt Island Light - acrylic - by Sandra Chase Morrissey - Courtesy of BRAF

 

The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) is delighted to announce its vibrant spring art exhibit, opening on Friday, May 23 through Sunday, June 22, 2025. This highly anticipated…

"On Swift Horses" opens at the Lincoln Theater on Friday, May 23. Courtesy of the venue

 

"Secret Mall Apartment" - (NR; 1 hour, 31 minutes) - A fun pre-film reel of mall commercials and other throwbacks, a special intro to lincoln Theater from the…

"Mission Impossible" The Final Reckoning," opens at the Harbor Theater Friday, May 23. Courtesy of the venue

 

"A Minecraft Movie" - (PG; 1 hour, 41 minutes) - Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity means survival! When office worker Steve (Jack Black)…

"Angelique at the Dock"  by Roberta Goschke, oil, 12” x 12” is among the artist's work now at Sylvan Gallery in Wiscasset. Courtesy of Ann Scanlan

Sylvan Gallery is excited to announce the addition of acclaimed Maine artist Roberta Goschke to its distinguished lineup of contemporary New England fine artists. A seasoned plein air painter,…

Lincoln Theater
 “Il Barbiere di Siviglia." Experience it at the Lincoln Theater May 31. Tickets online. Photo courtesy of The Metropolitan Opera

 

The Lincoln Theater is pleased to present the final two transmissions of The Met: Live in HD season, featuring Richard Strauss’s electrifying “Salome” on Saturday, May 17 at 1 p.m.…

Kharris' "Settled." Courtesy of the artist

 

River Arts is pleased to announce artist, Kharris Brill’s upcoming solo show “Repurposed Treasures” in the River Room. This original one-of-a-kind show of assemblages featuring found…

"Secret Mall Apartment" opening Friday, May 16 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the theater

 

"The Friend" - (R; 2 hours, 3 minutes) - Writer and teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her…

"A Minecraft Movie" opens at Harbor Theater Friday, May 16. Courtesy of the venue

 

"The Ballad of Wallis Island" - (PG13; 1 hour, 40 minutes) - A bittersweet comedy about music, memory, and the chaos of…

Maine Art Gallery
Artist Carolyn Gabbe, humorist Tim Sample, show curator Matthew Barter, and MAG Board Chair Richard Riese at the opening reception for "Whimsy: Flights of Fancy" at the Maine Art Gallery. Photo by Bob Bond

 

Maybe it was the rainy weather, maybe the need for good cheer. Whatever the reason, folks were elbow to elbow at the opening of Maine Art Gallery’s (MAG) “Whimsy: Flights of Fancy”…

Keith Oehmig, "Island Houses," oil on board, 36" x 36" at Wiscasset Bay Gallery through June 25. Courtesy of the artist

"Spring Arrivals - Three Centuries of American and European Art"  will open on Saturday, May 24, at the Wiscasset Bay Gallery in celebration of the gallery's 41st season.

Featuring…

"North By Northwest," starring Cary Grant, plays at the Lincoln Theater May 8 with an introduction by Michael Koryta. Courtesy of Lincoln Theater

 

"Exhibition On Screen: Dawn of Impressionism - Paris 1874" - (1 hour, 30 minutes) - The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history - millions flock…

"The Ballad of Wallis Island" opens at Harbor Theater Friday, May 9. Courtesy of the venue

 

"The Friend" - (R; 2 hours) - Naomi Watts delivers a poignant performance as Iris, a solitary New York writer whose life is upended by the sudden death of her…

"The Ballad of Wallis Island" screens at Harbor Theater beginning Friday, May 9. Courtesy of the venue

 

"The Friend" - (R; 2 hours) - Naomi Watts delivers a poignant performance as Iris, a solitary New York writer whose life is upended by the sudden death of her best…

First screening of "Minecraft 2" is on May 16 - Family Free Pass Night.  Courtesy of Harbor Theatre

 

On Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m. “A Minecraft Movie” opens at Harbor Theater. In anticipation of the film, Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML) is offering two gaming events: Gaming…