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FOOD & DRINK
The Price Of The World’s Largest Lobster Roll May Shock You
This iconic Maine restaurant does it right, but it ain't cheap!. Usually summer lobster lovers can expect to pay in excess of $40 for a single roll at some of the state's most popular summer eateries, but the average price is closer to $30, but if your want the biggst one in the world, it will run you quite a bit more.
On a Maine island with a rich history, the cost of preservation runs high
PORTLAND, Maine — Have you had to replace windows lately in your home? Anyone who has knows that it’s an expensive proposition. Now imagine what it’s like to replace them on an island two and a half miles out to sea that doesn’t even have a dock.
Benefit Concert Featuring Julia Gagnon This Month in Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Our favorite Maine star has hit the road and is spending the summer season touring all over the Pine Tree State. We have been so fortunate to have her join our show multiple times and hook us up with VIP ticket giveaways for our listeners. We love promoting all things Julia as she works hard to continue her success from American Idol.
Experience the 17th Century at Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands welcomes everyone to experience 17th century Maine during the 17th Century Days at Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site. This family-friendly event, organized by Neill DePaoli, Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site manager, will take place on Saturday...
Summer Concert Series Returns To Round Pond
Music has become a large part of the Little Brown Church, on Route 32 in Round Pond, with Wednesday night concerts being held throughout the summer months. After a hiatus last year, the tradition will return on Wednesday, July 3 with Curlew, a traditional Irish band. Darryn Petersen, David Stimson,...
Thistle Inn serves up win at newest Windjammer Days contest
There was a new event at this year’s Windjammer Days, the server shuffle. Teams of two waitstaff raced down the Footbridge with glasses, champagne flutes and other containers of water on serving trays. Whoever brought back the most liquid in the least time won. With speed and balance, the Thistle Inn team, Amy Stockford and Bianca Bal, took first place beating others from Pier One Pizza, Waves, Carriage House, Whale’s Tale, and Boathouse Bistro. Organizers said they hope to see the event on the menu again at next year’s Windjammer Days.
Appreciating art at the Y
The cool and rainy weather brought dozens of art lovers to the Boothbay Region YMCA on Friday, June 29 for a special evening. Local artist Charlie Nowell helped the Y celebrate art with his show of beautiful paintings of local and familiar scenes. Several of his works were quickly snatched up by appreciative attendees. A favorite piece called "Buoy" had several people longing to purchase it before it became a birthday gift for a buyer’s mother; Charlie has since replaced it with a similar painting for anyone who desires an iconic painting of our peninsula life.
Paul Zalucky talk at Skidompha Library July 11
Chats with Champions is proud to present Paul Zalucky on Thursday, July 11 at 10 a.m. in Porter Hall of Skidompha Library. Mr. Zalucky will talk about Ukraine from his perspective as a 28-year veteran of the CIA. Zalucky was a CIA Operations Officer overseas before retiring from its Executive...
Celebrating Summer at Lincoln Home
We welcome the community to join us on the lawn at The Lincoln Home for a fun celebration of the 4th of July from 4:30 - 8:30pm, with premium fireworks viewing at dusk. Dance on the lawn to the fun music of The Boneheads and enjoy delicious barbecue burgers, sausages, hotdogs and veggie burgers that will be available for purchase, along with home made strawberry shortcake and ice cream. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available from Sadie the Bar Car. Kids will have fun dancing on the lawn with light up bracelets and necklaces. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for the best view of the fireworks overlooking the Damariscotta River. No coolers or pets are allowed. Admission is $5 per person or $15 for a family of 4. Premium parking available for $10. The Lincoln Home, a non-profit assisted living community that supports a vibrant lifestyle for seniors, and our Lincoln County community. All proceeds benefit the Lincoln Home Resident Assistance fund. The Lincoln Home is located at 22 River Road, Newcastle.
727 OCEAN SUNSET IS NOW OPEN FOR DINNER SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
727 Ocean Sunset Restaurant and Bar is now serving dinner seven days a week. We offer Happy Hour between 4:00 and 5:00pm daily and dinner is served between 5:00 and 8:30pm daily. We feature the music of local musicians every Sunday afternoon and Tuesday evenings. Get away from the hustle and bustle off the harbor and enjoy the cool ocean breezes in East Boothbay. Chef Ethan hails from New Orlean’s and you might discover a taste of Louisiana in some of his dishes. Roxxie is serving up her own special handcrafted cocktails and may we just say, our sunsets are simply spectacular! For more information call 207-633-2800 www.smugglerscoveinn.com.
Motor Booty Affair delights hundreds
The weather gods were smiling once again, when Motor Booty Affair returned to the stage Wednesday, June 26 for the first concert in this year’s Southport Musicfest series. A sold out all ages crowd of around 500 danced the night away on the lawn of the Newagen Seaside Inn. Local hero, Chip Schwehm was on hand to open the proceedings and get the audience suitably warmed up for the main event. Motor Booty Affair are the first of 3 acts to grace the Musicfest stage this summer with additional concerts on July 17 with Maine’s Spencer Albee and Aug. 14 with The Rupert’s Orchestra.
Julia Gagnon performs at Brady's July 17 to benefit Crocker family
Brady's deck will echo the American Idol stage on Wednesday, July 17 when Maine's Julia Gagnon performs to raise funds for the Crocker family whose Abenaki Road home in Edgecomb was lost to a fire on June 3. The deck will have concert seating for 150 and Julia's performance will...
‘Tasty Tuesday’ Food Truck Extravaganza Returns to Lisbon, Maine
Located in Lisbon Falls, Maine, the Tasty Tuesday Food Truck Rally is set to be a delicious hit that celebrates community and food. According to a press release, this event was created by the Lisbon Economic and Community Development office in partnership with Randy Smith of Pinky D’s Poutine Factory Food Truck, and has quickly become a local sensation!
‘RELIEF – an exploration’ at Mathias Fine Art
Mathias Fine Art is pleased to present “RELIEF – an exploration,” June 26 – Sept. 29, a summer group exhibition organized by Cordula Mathias. Featuring work by 10 artists from New England and New York, Relief explores a theme and an art term. In art, relief refers to a 3-dimensional technique as well as to the 3-dimensional object that results from the application of a technique where the surface area has been raised or lowered.
This week at the Harbor Theater
“Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1” - (R; 3 hours, 1 minute) - Part one of Kevin Costner’s zealous, multi-character Western epic, explores the lure of the Old West and how it was won—and lost—through the blood, sweat and tears of many. Spanning the four years of the Civil War, from 1861 to 1865, this ambitious cinematic adventure takes audiences on an emotional journey across a country at war with itself, experienced through the lens of families, friends and foes all attempting to discover what it truly means to be the United States of America. Screens at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, Friday, July 5, Saturday, July 6, Monday, July 8, Tuesday, July 9 and Thursday, July 11; shows on Wednesday, July 3 and 10 at 2 p.m. (OCAP) & 7 p.m.; and Sunday, July 7 at 2 p.m.
Lincoln Academy Alum Returns to Damariscotta for Special Performance
Miranda Sprague, aka artist Mira Raven, will be performing at Salt + Pepper Social, at 67 Main St. in Newcastle, on Friday, July 5 from 3-6 p.m. Sprague was raised in Damariscotta, where she attended Great Salt Bay Community School and Lincoln Academy. She moved to Chicago to further her musical education.
‘Henry Isaacs: From Portland to Mount Desert and Everywhere In Between’
Gleason Fine Art opens its 39th July with a dazzling show by gallery favorite Henry Isaacs. “Henry Isaacs: From Portland to Mt. Desert and Everywhere in Between” opens Wednesday, July 3, and runs through Aug. 6. Friends, collectors, and fellow artists are invited to the gallery on Friday, July 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. to meet Henry and view the gallery's latest collection of Henry's oils.
The photography of Bruce Burnham at Southport library
Southport Memorial Library is pleased to display the photography of Bruce Burnham during the months of July and August. Bruce is a Boothbay native whose family roots date back to the 1700s. He’s been looking through the viewfinders of cameras since seventh grade. In high school he lobbied for some darkroom equipment for the art department. His love of developing his own film and prints cemented his love of the photographic arts.
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