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Summer is Here!
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Visitor E-news August 2012 Vol. 2
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Greetings,
Even though school will be starting up again soon and the summer is flying by, there is still time to come and visit the Boothbay Harbor Region!
Did you know that Boothbay Harbor was listed as one of the top 10 prettiest villages in Maine in the September issue of DownEast Magazine? Our little corner of Maine has been getting a lot of press lately from as far away as San Antonio, Texas, Miami, Florida, and New York City. There is a fantastic article in the New York Times about Rachel Carson and her ties to our area. Freelance writer Kathleen Scott published an article about her visit in the San Antonio Express News. An article in the Miami Herald gives excellent advice on visiting Maine for First-Timers. Whether these stories get shared among just a few friends or with a nation-wide reader base, we are just happy that our region has touched the hearts of these writers and so many other visitors!
We have been visited by many different people this summer, from first-time visitors to those who have been coming for years. We have welcomed young couples just starting their lives together, families, tour groups, people returning after several decades to celebrate a special anniversary, and so many more. We would love to have you come and visit so that you can create your own special memories of our region!
Warm wishes,
Catherine Wygant
Executive Director
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Creative Canvas specializes in custom marine canvas fabrication: dodgers, biminis, cushions, weather cloths, enclosures, and custom stainless frames, including rails, ladders, t-tops, dodger frames, bimini frames, and retractable awnings. You name it, we can cover it!
Contact: Sarah Conner
Phone: 207-633-2056
Email: creativecanvas@live.com
Visit: www.creativecanvas.us
Newcastle Publick House features
organic, natural, wild and local produce. With excellent meets and seafood, and gluten-free options, there is something for everyone here to enjoy. The Newcastle Publick House has been Certified Green, and is an Environmental Leader, offering best practices for a healthier environment. With seasonal outdoor seating, they are open year round and are family friendly. Musical entertainment is offered in the pub several nights each week. The pub always has at least 12 beers on tap, and offers an extensive wine list. A full bar features specialty drinks, as well as a mug club night. Contact: Alex and Rachel Nevens Phone: 207-563-3434 Email: newcastlepub@roadrunner.com Visit: http://newcastlepublickhouse.com/ |
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The Harbor Theatre is accepting donations to help raise $65,000 to convert the theater to the new digital format. This money must be raised by September 30th, which is when it will no longer be possible to obtain the 33mm film that has been the movie industry standard for so long now. To learn more about the conversion process and what you can do to help, visit the theatre's website at http://www.harbortheatre.net/
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is hosting the summer's final public tour of the science facilities at its new Ocean Science and Education Campus at 60 Bigelow Drive in East Boothbay on Friday afternoon, August 24, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Visitors are invited to gather in the Commons between the first two completed wings of the new campus -the Bigelow Center for Blue Biotechnology and the Center for Ocean Biogeochemistry and Climate Change. The tour is free and open to all - children are welcome, but must be supervised by adults at all times. No pets, however. The campus is handicapped accessible and parking is available on site. For more information, contact Kimberly Reed at (202) 747-3255 ext. 104.
The Boothbay Country Club has been featured in the Premier Golf Guide 2012-2013 edition of New England Magazine. Look for them on the front cover!
Gold/Smith Gallery has opened a new gallery called Goobies...nice things Ltd. Goobies was featured in the August edition of The Scene.
Sprucewold Lodge received a nice write-up in the August edition of The Scene.
The Linekin Bay Resort was featured in the Boston Globe. Click here to read the entire article online |
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Visit our Website for a directory of all our Chamber Members
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STAY CONNECTED
VISIT OUR WEBSITE
Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce
192 Townsend Avenue
PO Box 356
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
207-633-2353
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CHAMBER STAFF: | | Catherine Wygant | |
Executive Director
Rachel Tibbetts
Visitor Relations Coordinator
Cherie Scott
Member Services & Events Manager
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2012 Chamber Events for Your Calendar
September 19: Restaurant Week Grand Kick-Off and First Annual "Claw Down" Chef's Competition
September 22-28: Restaurant Week
November 17: Early Bird Sale and PJ Party
December 1: 26th Annual Harbor Lights Festival |
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2012 Boothbay Harbor Region Visitor & Resource Guide
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Click the picture to view our online guide or request your copy today!
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Support the Rotary and own a beautiful book.
A Year in the Life of the Boothbay Region
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New issues bi-weekly throughout the summer.
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EVENT CALENDARS
Visit the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber Events Calendar to learn about all of the great things happening in our region. To view event calendars for members listed below, click on their logo.
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Boothbay Region Art Foundation
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YMCA
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Boothbay Country Club
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The Opera House
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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
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Coming Up...
- A few of the events happening in the next few weeks -
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"PHILIP FREY: New Paintings"
Opens Thursday, September 6 and runs through Saturday, October 13, 2012
Gleason Fine Art 31 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor.
Opening reception is Saturday, September 8, from 5-7 pm. Public cordially invited. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5, and Sunday, 11-4, and anytime by appt. 207-633-6849.
Lincoln Arts Presents Art for Arts' Sake, a Boatyard Show and Sale August 24-26, Boothbay Region Shipyard, Southport Island
The sale will feature 20 local artists and will showcase demonstrations and workshops by Kim and Philippe Villard. There will also be a gala reception for the artists on Thursday August 23, from 5:00 to 7:00. Both events are open to the public. Call 207- 633-3913 for more information.
Hop Harvest Festival August 25, 2012, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Boothbay Craft BreweryCome have an awesome time talking Hops, drinking local beer, eating, and maybe learning the game of bocce! Hop growers send or bring photos of your hops, bring any hop cones you may have had success growing and get scored for most, biggest, best growing attitude and all around most engaged festival attendee! Boothbay Craft Brewery ales will be on draft, as well as select red and white wines and homemade root beer.
Kick off the Hop Harvest Festival with a 9-hole shotgun beer scramble at the Boothbay Country Club. The Scramble tees off at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 24th with beer and prizes and fun for all! Call the Brewery at 207-633-3411 for more information.
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences - Cafe Scientifique
Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 6:00 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
The Bigelow Laboratory's final Café Scientifique of the 2012 summer season will feature a discussion by geomicrobiologist Dr. Joyce McBeth titled Rock-Eaters-Exploring the Lives of Bacteria that Eat and Breathe Metals and Minerals.. McBeth, a postdoctoral researcher in the Geomicrobiology Research Laboratory at the new Bigelow Ocean Science and Education Campus, will describe her research about the role that bacteria play in the planet's geochemical cycles, and the use of genetic sequencing technology to examine the role of bacteria in steel corrosion. The Laboratory's Café Scientifique gatherings are informal discussions about scientific issues and society, current research, and the latest news from the field. They are free and open to the public, with beer, wine, and sodas available for purchase.
The Lincoln County Senior Games
Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at the CLC and Boothbay Region YMCA
If you are 55 (as of Dec. 31, 2012) and over, join a team or compete in one or more of these events: basketball, foul shooting, pickleball (there are free lessons to learn how to play), swimming, tennis, or the walk/run. $15 per participant covers events and lunch. For more information contact Craig Wilson at 207-563-3477 or email cwilson@clcymca.org. You're never too old to play!
A BeadforLife BeadParty
Friday, August 31 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., Fisherman's Wharf Inn
This event will raise awareness and funding for impoverished people living in Uganda. Beautiful bead jewelry made from recycled paper and shea butter products made in Uganda will be available for purchase. Be inspired by the energy, struggle, hard work and hope of these amazing Ugandan women who are lifting themselves out of poverty. For more information, please contact: Jayne Honey-Sullivan at (207) 323-2835 or Fisherman's Wharf Inn (207) 633-5090 or email jayne@uninets.net
At the Opera House:
Bill Harley
Friday, August 24, 2012, 7:30 p.m., Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Nationally touring, critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, author, musician, and monologist, he is considered by fans and peers alike to be one of the best storytellers in the country. Featured on NPR and the recipient of two Grammy awards, Bill Hartley comes to the Opera House stage for a night to remember. Advance tickets are $7 for youth and $15 for adults.
MISSION IMPROVable
Friday, August 31, 2012, 8:00 p.m., Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
The comedy improv group that have been called, "So fast that you barely have a microsecond to catch your breath" (Orlando Sentinel), are coming to Maine this summer. The Chicago style comedians of MISSION IMPROVable bring their critically acclaimed improvisation show to the Opera House. Mission IMPROVable's show relies not only on the 4 performers, but also on the audience and lively audience participation. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 the day of the show.
Call the Box Office at 207-633-5159 for tickets or visit www.boothbayoperahouse.com
To see what is coming to the Opera House later this month and in early September,
click here
At the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens: Bird-photography tips and tricks at the Gardens by Robin R. Robinson Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 2:00 p.m., Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Capturing high-quality photos of bird is undoubtedly tricky, but it can be done, and beautifully. On Wednesday, August 22, beginning at 2 p.m., nature photographer Robin R. Robinson will share some of her most treasured bird images and the techniques she used to get them. During her visually stunning program, she'll entertain her audience with tales of her adventures in birding and her quests to photograph her favorite - if flighty - subjects. Tickets for this exceptional presentation in the Bosarge Family Education Center at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are $10 for members and $12 for non-members. Mushroom Foray and Workshop Friday, August 24, 2012 from 8:00-4:00, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Greg Marley will present a day-long workshop to forage for and learn about Maine's marvelous mushrooms. The program in the Education Center and outdoors is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and pre-registration is required. This is the perfect chance to get started learning about the wild mushrooms that pop up each summer and fall. Noted expert mycologist Greg Marley will help participants build skills and confidence. He'll show how to identify mushrooms and collect them safely. He'll talk about the best edible and medicinal mushrooms and how to avoid toxic mushrooms. The class will also take a foraging hike and collect what mushrooms are fruiting. Marley will then explain how to prepare and preserve the best wild edibles. He'll talk about the ecology of mushrooms and will even share information about the folklore surrounding them. Participants are invited to bring mushrooms for identification. They should also bring a bag lunch. The workshop will be held rain or shine. Prices for the workshop are $60 for members and $72 for non-members. For a complete listing of all of the events at the Gardens, click here To register for any of these events, call 207-633-4333, ext. 101; visit www.MaineGardens.org; or stop by the Visitor Center at the Gardens, off Barters Island Road in Boothbay.
 Support Local Lobstermen!
Daily During the Month of August
5:30-8:30 p.m., tent at Boothbay Harbor Inn
Eat lobster and support the local lobster fleet. Enjoy a steamed 1 1/8 pound lobster served with rolls, coleslaw, and butter for $10, twin lobsters for $15, or triple lobsters for $20. Call the Inn at 207-633-6702 for more information.
35th Annual New England Auto Auction
August 24, 2012, 9:00 a.m., The Owl's Head Transportation Museum
Up to 200 vehicles are expected to be for sale at the Owls Head Transportation Museum's 35th annual New England Auto Auction of antique, classic and special interest vehicles. The event takes place August 25 on museum grounds. The museum will hold a week-long preview for the event. Preview days are scheduled for Monday August 20 through the morning of the sale. The formal preview and bidder registration will be August 24. Preview hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Gates open at 7 a.m. on the morning of the sale. The auction begins at 9:30 am. The 35th Annual New England Auto Auction will attract bidders from around the globe. There's plenty of seating for spectators as well. It's a full day of excitement whether you're looking to buy the car of your dreams or just watching as others make their dreams come true. Absentee bidding welcome. For more information call 207-594-4418 or visit
A Chair-itable Adirondack Chair Silent Auction & Porch Party
Friday, August 24, 5-7:30 p.m., Spruce Point Inn Resort and Spa
50 hand-painted Adirondack Chairs created by local artists will adorn the lawn and seaside deck For $40 pp or $75 per couple, enjoy delicious food, cash bar and your opportunity to take home one or perhaps more of the beautifully designed chairs. Preview the chairs throughout the harbor the 2nd two weeks of August- in front of stores, restaurants and local businesses. Proceeds to benefit Y Youth Programs. Tickets may be purchased at the Y Front Desk.
The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce thanks McSeagulls for sponsoring our chair and 12 year old twins Jake & Will Giessner visiting from Grand Prairie, Texas who helped the staff paint our chair (on right).
At the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library:
August Artist of the Month: Sylvia Dyer 
Sylvia Dyer is the August Artist of the Month at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library. Sylvia is passionate about many things: gardening, the natural beauty of her home state, and painting. Translating her appreciation of the outdoors onto canvas is Sylvia's life-long avocation. While Sylvia paints in all media, she is perhaps most renowned for her oils and acrylics. For those who would like to view her display, the library is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excepting Wednesdays when they close at 7:00 p.m.
Free Concert on the Library Lawn
Thursdays in August at 7:30 p.m.
Come relax on the Library Lawn and listen to the music of the Hallowell Band. These concerts are popular local favorites and are free and open to the public! The Hallowell Band will perform Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on the Library Lawn throughout August.
Click here for a full listing of upcoming events at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library this summer. |
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More Events... If you're planning ahead
Just a sampling of some of the events coming up this fall!
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First Friday Art Walk
Friday, September 7, 2012
Explore the galleries and studios of a number of local artists! See what they have been working on and see what items for sale might catch your eye. For a complete list of participating artists, click here.
Cabbage Island Clambake
Fundraiser to Benefit LifeFlight of Maine and Boothbay Ambulance
Friday, September 7, 2012, boat leaves Fisherman's Wharf at 5:00 p.m.
Come and support LifeFlight of Maine and the Boothbay Ambulance by taking time to enjoy a boat ride and a Downeast Clambake! Tickets are $100 and include a donation to support these vital services. Tickets can be purchased at the Boothbay Ambulance or at the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce. Call Rob Ham at 207-462-1775 or email rham@brasems.org for more information.
Celebrating Silent Spring with Rachel Carson exhibit and a reception and film
Exhibit: September 7-October 23, 2012
Reception: Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 4:30-6:30
To commemorate the late Rachel Carson and the 50th anniversary of the publication of her groundbreaking book Silent Spring, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and other organizations and scholars are collaborating to present an exhibit in the Visitor Center at the Gardens.The reception will begin with refreshments and a chance to view the exhibit. Then, at 5:30 everyone will be invited to the Education Center, near the Visitor Center, to see the acclaimed, hour-long American Experience documentary, "Rachel Carson's Silent Spring." The reception is co-sponsored by the Southport Memorial Library. To learn more about the exhibit, click here.
Woofstock 2012
Saturday, September 8, 2012 at the Damariscotta River Association, Belvedere Rd., Damariscotta (site of the Damariscotta Farmers Market)
Woofstock is a family festival for pet lovers, now in its 8th year. This year, fourteen rescues and shelters have been invited to attend. This year's activities will include agility demonstrations and run-throughs with Positively Best Friends, a flyball demonstration with Flyball MAINEiacs, Canine Good Citizen testing, plus vendors, samples, services and pet games. King Eider's is serving up the food this year. All proceeds from Woofstock go to the shelters and rescues in attendance. Admission is $10 per person, and kids under 12 free. For information about Woofstock, or to receive a Vendor Application, please email info@theanimalhouse.net or visit the Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/WoofstockMaine. |
Maine Poet Dawn Potter to Lead 2012 Lincoln Arts Festival Poetry Workshop Saturday, September 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Boothbay Region YMCA's Camp Knickbocker on Barters Island Road, Boothbay Dawn Potter, Maine poet, blogger and co-director of the Frost Place Conference on Poetry and Teaching, will lead the 2012 Poetry Workshop sponsored by Lincoln Arts Festival. The fee for the poetry workshop is $60, and does not include lunch, although dessert, coffee and tea will be provided. Since this is a popular workshop, payment is requested to hold each person's spot. First, please email Jean Webster at jrwopme@gmail.com, or call (207) 633-6202 to put your name on the list, or for more information. Restaurant Week First Annual "Claw Down" Chef's "Lobster Bite" Competition Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 6:00-8:00 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor  Join us for a memorable evening at the Opera House with Emcee Lynn Archer, (a.k.a. The Queen of Clubs), owner of the Brass Compass Cafe and winner of the "Lobster Dekkah" challenge on the Food Network Show: Throwdown with Bobby Flay
Be there when local chefs vie for the best "Lobster Bite" to be determined by three renowned judges: - Meredith Goad, Portland Press Herald food writer "Soup to Nuts" column
- Dane Somers, Executive Director of the Maine Lobster Promotion Council
- Kelly Patrick Farrin, 2010 Maine Lobster Chef of the Year, Sous Chef at Primo restaurant, Rockland.
Cast your vote for the people's choice award and sample savory lobster bites from the following restaurants: - The Boathouse Bistro & Tapas Bar
- Boothbay Lobster Wharf
- Fisherman's Wharf
- Linekin Bay Resort
- McSeagull's
- Newagen Seaside Inn
- Newcastle Publick House
- Ports of Italy
- The Thistle Inn
- The World is Mine Oyster
Check the Chamber website for more information. Restaurants will be added to this list as more chefs join the competition. Tickets are $35.00 per person (Ticket price includes wine. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend). Restaurant Week: September 22-28, 2012 
For the great price of $24.95, enjoy an appetizer, entree, and dessert from a special menu at participating restaurants. This great bargain will allow you to sample some of the wonderful dishes the chefs in our region have to offer. Participating restaurants include: - Andrews' Harborside
- The Boathouse Bistro & Tapas Bar
- Boothbay Harbor Inn - Windows on the Harbor
- Boothbay Lobster Wharf
- Brown's Wharf Inn
- Fisherman's Wharf Inn
- McSeagull's
- Ports of Italy
- Robinson's Wharf and Tug's Pub
- Rocktide Inn
- Tugboat Inn
- The World is Mine Oyster
Keep an eye on the Chamber website - as these restaurants submit their special menus for Restaurant Week and others join in this event, the website will be updated with all of the latest information. First Annual "Harbor Fest" September 29, 2012 Plan your fall weekend getaway around Restaurant Week and the First Annual Harbor Fest and enjoy a fun filled day of festivities for the whole family! For lodging package and event information visit www.boothbayharborevents.com. 
45th Annual Fall Foliage Fair
October 6-7, 2012 from 10:00-4:00 Boothbay Railway Village Come join us for a fun-filled weekend that will feature arts & crafts, antiques, children's activities, music, fun & games, great food, entertainment, and more! Brought to you by the Boothbay Chamber of Commerce and the Boothbay Railway Village.
Damariscotta Pumpkinfest and Regatta October 6-7, 2012 Visit Damariscotta and be amazed at how intrepid pumpkin growers have turned these giant gourds into works of art, derby cars, boats, and more. Enjoy live entertainment, a pumpkin regatta, a pumpkin derby, parade, pie eating contests, and more. Visit http://damariscottapumpkinfest.com/ for more information. Call for Entries for ArtinMe Entries will be taken Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 12:00-7:00, and Wednesday, Oct. 10, 9:00-12:00. ArtinMe is a state-wide juried exhibition; a fresh and selective look at the art being done by Maine artists today showing originality and skill in the painting, drawing and sculpture media. The ArtinMe Exhibition Committee has announced that Connie Hayes, the highly-regarded, award-winning artist and art educator, will be this year's show judge. Monetary and item prizes will be awarded. Limit of three entries. ArtinMe is produced and presented by the Boothbay Region Art Foundation. For more information go to ArtinMe at the BRAF website: www.boothbayartists.org or call 207-633-2703. |
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