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Plan a Summer Getaway to the Boothbay Harbor Region!
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Visitor E-news August 2014, volume 1
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Greetings,
The start of a new school year may be fast approaching, but we are celebrating the final days of summer in style with some fun festivals and events.
Tickets, tickets...get your tickets for some fabulous upcoming events! We are currently selling tickets to our Claw Down - 3rd Annual Chef's Lobster Bite competition. Tickets can be purchased online, with a credit card over the phone at 207.633.2353, or by stopping in to our office. This event has sold out the past two years, so be sure to purchase your tickets early! We are also selling tickets for the Town of Boothbay's 250th Anniversary Celebration. We have tickets for the Seafood Festival on August 22nd and for the Pig Roast with all the Fixings on August 23rd. There are two upcoming fireworks shows that promise to close out the summer season with a bang (literally!). The first will take place as part of the Town of Boothbay's 250th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, August 24th at Ocean Point Marina in East Boothbay. There will also be fireworks over Boothbay Harbor to kick off Harbor Fest on Friday, August 29th. Click here for more details and rain dates. These both promise to be spectacular displays and a great way to end the summer! There is still lots to do in the Boothbay Harbor Region, so we hope that you will stop by and join in the fun!
Warm wishes,
The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce Staff
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Ellis Commercial Development Leasing & Management is an experienced and sought after Commercial Leasing Company,
Known for the attractive Buildings that are built through hard work and Community involvement. We are leaders in the communities we serve and listen to our customers when building their future business. We build to suit & Lease both existing and new properties throughout Maine. When we inspire others we bring change to the communities we serve. Our buildings are not just beautiful but functional as well adding all that is needed to make your company a success. Ellis Commercial Development where Community & Building go Hand & Hand
Contact: Lease Administrator Beth Alley
Phone: 207 848 5704
Email: betha@hrsservices.net
Website: www.elliscommercial.com
 Rayle Financial Services offers face-to-face investment advice and financial planning at 66 Townsend Avenue (next to the Opera House). They never charge for appointments or consultations and gladly will go to your home. They are fully licensed by FINRA to purchase tax free State and Municipal Bonds individual stocks, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, and options within individual or retirement accounts. Ken Rayle has 38 years' experience: Head of Bank Trust Division, managed money for family in Boston, and independent investment adviser. Peace of mind comes with planning and knowledge. Call for appointment or stop in. Ken lives in Boothbay Harbor with his wife Cathryn, the Director of Nursing at Gregory Wing, St. Andrews Village.
Contact: Ken Rayle
Phone: 207-633-2700
Email: kenneth.rayle@lpl.com
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The Atlantic Ark Inn was featured on an episode of Road Trippin'. Click here to watch the video.
The next time you visit the Boothbay Railway Village, be sure to check out the 1904 Stanley Steamer Model CX Runabout that has been placed on loan to the Boothbay Railway Village by its owners, David Ault and Norine Jewell Ault of Wayne. The Stanley Steamer is especially at home here in the Boothbay region as the Stanley brothers, founders of the Stanley Motor Carriage Company, had summer homes on Squirrel Island.
Congratulations to Dennis Gleason of Boothbay Harbor's Gleason Fine Art, who has been admitted as a certified appraiser to the Appraisers Association of America in the area of 19th and 20th century American paintings. At this time, he is the only such-qualified appraiser in Maine.
The Maine Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the opening of a new Blacksmith Shop exhibit at the Percy and Small Shipyard. The structure houses exhibits related to the blacksmith operation that transpired there while also providing a gathering place for tour groups and visitors. On occasion it is the site of blacksmithing demonstrations.
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Our Peninsula
In the Press
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Check out the September Issue of Maine Magazine for a great article on Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences titled "Bigelow Laboratory: 40 Years of Global Ocean Research in Boothbay"
The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens was featured in an article in the Portland Press Herald that talks about some of the ideas and plans in the works to expand the Gardens over the next several years. Click here to read the article.
Schooner Lazy Jack Cruises was listed as one of the many options to "Get Out on the Water" in the August issue of Dispatch Magazine.
Several Boothbay area lodging properties, including the Inn at Cuckolds Lighthouse, Topside Inn, Spruce Point Inn, Linekin Bay Resort, and Bayberry House Bed & Breakfast, were mentioned in the September issue of Maine Magazine in an article called "Stay the Night."
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The Windjammer Days Festival was voted one of the top ten arts and cultural festivals in Maine by www.culturetrip.com |
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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:
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Visitor & Member Relations Coordinator
Administrative Coordinator
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2014 Boothbay Harbor Region Visitors and Resource Guide
Click the picture to order or download a copy of the guide!
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Do you enjoy meeting people? Do you have a general knowledge of our beautiful region? Would you like to learn more about our region and share your new found knowledge with our visitors? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then YOU may be the perfect intern or volunteer for the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce. We are looking for fun, outgoing and energetic individuals to be our concierge for the upcoming summer season:
Dates: Now through October 12, 2014
Times:
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
If you are interested in joining our fantastic team or would like more information, please contact:
Michelle Davis
Visitor & Member Relations Coordinator
PO Box 356
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
207.633.2353
michelle@boothbayharbor.com
All volunteers receive a complimentary "Friends of the Chamber" membership and special appreciation.
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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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Available at Sherman's Books and Stationery or by contacting the Rotary Club
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Want your events & news included in our e-news?
New issues bi-weekly throughout the summer.
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EVENT CALENDARS
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Coming Up...
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Three shows at Gleason Fine Art
Through August 30, 2014, Gleason Fine Art, 31 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor
Gleason Fine Art opens three new shows: "Tom Curry: Islands", "Boats and Harbors: Paintings by William Irvine, Henry Isaacs, and David Witbeck," and "George Pearlman: Pottery." All three shows run through August 30. Gleason Fine Art is located at 31 Townsend Avenue in the center of Boothbay Harbor. The gallery is open daily during the summer. For further information, call the gallery at 207-633-6849, email the gallery at info@gleasonfineart.com, or check out the gallery's entire collection on its website www.gleasonfineart.com.
Classic Sailboat Race
Friday, August 22, 2014, Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club
The event is open to all sailors, members and non-members alike in the Boothbay Region and best of all there is no entrance fee! The race is intended for boats with a traditional full-keel design (whether old or new) or cruising boats 25 years or older. The classic BHODs, Christmas Cove 21's and other one designs are also invited. If you have a question about eligibility contact the Bob Vauter (sailor1543@hotmail.com). We welcome all types of vessels fitting the above description. This is a pursuit start, non-spinnaker race, utilizing cruising canvas ratings. Starting times shall be determined primarily by PHRF-NE cruising canvas ratings. Boats without valid or provisional 2012 PHRF-NE racing handicap certificates will be handicapped by the BHYC Race Committee based on PHRF-NE handicaps of similar boats and their knowledge of the boat. . Luncheon at racers cost shall be held at 1130 in the BHYC dining room. A skippers' meeting will be held at 1245 at the BHYC clubhouse. Final course selection and specific start times will be assigned at the Skippers' meeting, and will be repeated on VHF channel 72 at the beginning of the race. Contact Robert Vauter, sailor1543@hotmail.com or 813-956-0684 or Geoff McCusky, bhyc.asd@gmail.com 207-633-5750 - ext. 102
Public Tour
Friday, August 22, 2014, 3:00-4:30 p.m., Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is inviting the public into its Ocean Science and Education Campus in East Boothbay for tours on alternating Friday afternoons. "Throughout the year, there is much public interest in the laboratory and what goes on here. Summer offers the perfect opportunity for us have visitors come to the lab, learn about the science that is going on, and it gives us the opportunity show off our new ocean science and education campus," said Graham Shimmield, executive director of the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences. To accommodate visitors, advance reservations are required for the afternoon public tours by calling 207-315-2567, ext. 104.
Arts and Yachts Exhibition & Sale
Friday, August 22-Sunday, August 24, 2014, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Hodgdon Yacht Services (formerly Boothbay Region Boatyard), Southport
This full weekend event features a variety of local artists. Art items will be for sale and there will be free art tutorials and demonstrations throughout the weekend. Make plans to attend the artists' reception on Thursday, August 21st from 5:00-7:00 p.m. to get a first look at the sale. A portion of the proceeds from all sales this weekend will go to benefit the Lincoln Arts Festival.
  Town of Boothbay 250th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, August 22-Sunday, August 24, 2014, Boothbay Common
The Boothbay Civic Association has some great events planned to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Town of Boothbay
Friday, August 22nd at 5:00 p.m.: Seafood Festival
Tickets are $30.00 and can be purchased in advance at the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce, Boothbay Town Office, and Boothbay Chamber of Commerce. The evening's events will include live music. A Kids Buffet will also be available.
Saturday, August 23rd
- 11:00 a.m. - Street Parade
- Children's Activities, including face painting and a bounce house
- 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. - Red Cloak Cemetery History Tour
- 5:00 p.m. - Pig Roast and Fixings. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance at the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce, Boothbay Town Office, and Boothbay Chamber of Commerce. The evening's events will include live music.
Sunday, August 24th
- 1:00 p.m. - Native American Cultural Activities - Dancing, Drums, and More!
- 3:00 p.m. - Boothbay Region Land Trust Hike at Barrett's Park
- 6:00 p.m. - Church on the Common
- 6:30 p.m. - US Navy Show Band - Ocean Point Marina
- 8:00 p.m. - BIG Fireworks Show! Ocean Point Marina
History Hike with Chip Griffin
Sunday, August 24, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Barrett's Park, Boothbay Harbor
In celebration of the Town of Boothbay's 250th Anniversary join local historian and attorney Chip Griffin on a history walk and talk. The moderate hike will take participants from Barretts Park to the Giles Farm, located not far from BRLT's Appalachee Preserve and just off the old Indian Trail to Bayville. Besides seeing something of Boothbay's agrarian past, this walk will stop at Echo Lake, one of the region's classic ice ponds that figured prominently in Boothbay's early 20th century economy. Much of the territory to be covered also played a role in Boothbay's first murder! For more information, or to register for the event, contact the BRLT office at 207.633.4818.
Shuttle available for all activities, departing from Boothbay Region High School
Contact Dawn Gilbert, BCA Chairman for the 250th Celebration at 633.4500. We are looking for volunteers and donations that will be greatly appreciated and sent to BCA, P.O. Box 81, Boothbay, ME 04537.
Barnstormers Ball
Saturday, August 23, 2014, 6:40 p.m., Owls Head Transportation Museum
On the evening of Saturday, August 23 the Owls Head Transportation Museum will be transformed into the most happening joint around at the first-ever Barnstormers Ball fundraising gala. Guests are invited to dance the night away while enjoying bespoke cocktails, beer from Maine's own Gritty McDuff's, fantastic hors d'oeuvres and live music by the nine-piece band: Tony Boffa Music Presents: The Carmine Terracciano Band. Dappers, Dames and Fly Boys alike are invited to this ritzy affair set to the backdrop of our dazzling collection of WWI era aircraft and ground vehicles. Breathtaking WWI aircraft flyovers, a specialty silent auction, music and period-inspired games will add panache to this 1920s-themed, vintage aviation-inspired gala reflecting the era of OHTM's core collection. Tickets to the gala are $100 each and a limited number will will be sold. All proceeds will benefit Museum education efforts. To purchase your tickets visit owlshead.org or contact Niki Janczura at nj@ohtm.org or by phone at (207)594-4418.
Birding Hike
Tuesday, August 26, 2014, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Lobster Cove Meadow Preserve
Join local birder and BRLT volunteer Nancy Bither on an entertaining and informative bird hike at Lobster Cove Meadow Preserve. Late August is the beginning of the bird migration and many exciting species will be passing through our area on their way south. Birders of all levels are welcome. Wear sturdy shoes and don't forget your binoculars! For more information or to register, contact Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or call the office at 633-4818.
Book Signing with William Irvine Thursday, August 28, 2014, 3:00-5:00 p.m., Gleason Fine Art, 31 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor Renowned Maine painter William Irvine is signing copies of his new book William Irvine: A Painter's Journey and talking about his art. The public is cordially invited and refreshments will be served. Now in his 80s, William Irvine still greets every day with the sense of wonder and adventure that has always driven him to paint. So please join us at the gallery on Thursday, August 28, from 3 to 5 pm, to meet the engaging Scotsman, perhaps buy a book for him to sign, and listen to him talk about his long and fruitful career as an artist. For more information, call Gleason Fine Art at 207-633-6849, email us at info@gleasonfineart.com, or view Bill Irvine's work online at www.gleasonfineart.com. Lecture: Design Evolution of Team Emirates New Zealand AC72 Catamaran for the 34th America's Cup Thursday, August 28, 2014, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Maine Maritime Museum, Bath The 34th America's Cup was held in September 2013 in San Francisco, with a new class of high-speed catamarans capable of speeds up to 50 knots. The Cup was finally won by Team Oracle USA in a hotly contested and exciting race series against challenger Team Emirates New Zealand. Maine Maritime Museum is pleased to host Harold Youngren, a member of the design team for Team Emirates New Zealand. Harold was involved in many aspects of the aerodynamic and hydrodynamic design of the New Zealand AC72 catamaran. These amazing racing machines are pushing the envelope of sailing design with hydrofoiling hulls and wing-mast designs. Harold will discuss the design and development of the AC72 catamaran and relate the hydrodynamic and aerodynamic challenges faced in creating and racing these novel and extreme racing yachts. Tickets are $5 for museum members and $7 for non-members. Click here to register.  Harbor Fest
Friday, August 29-September 7, 2014
This fun week-long event will feature a number of events, live music, and more. Some of the highlights will include:
Harbor Crawl - Friday, August 29th, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Climb aboard the Rocktide Trolley and shop and be merry all over town!
Chili Chowder Challenge and Live Music Marathon - Friday, August 29-Sunday, August 31, various locations. Purchase a $10 Passport at Boothbay Provisions and Concierge, Boothbay Region YMCA, or the Boothbay Craft Brewery. Your passport gets you two days and three nights of live music, chili and chowder tastings, and a vote to decide who wins the 2014 challenge! Click here for a list of participating contestants.
Art on the Waterfront - Saturday, August 30, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Waterfront Whale Park. Presented by the Boothbay Region Arts Foundation.
Treasure Hunt - Saturday, August 30, 11:00a.m.-3:00 p.m., Waterfront Whale ParkTake part in this free treasure hunt for a chance to win $500 in local treasures!
5K and Half Marathon - Sunday, August 31, 9:00 a.m. Race begins and ends at Boothbay Craft Brewery and benefits the Boothbay Region Community Trails Partnership. The race will be followed by a BBQ in the bier garten at the Brewery.
Restaurant Week - September 1-5, various locations. Come enjoy five nights of creatively prepared meals at one tasty price.
Brews 'n Blues Happy Hour, Friday, September 5, 4:00-7:00 p.m. Come for Happy Hour in the bier garten with Georgia-based blues band Crying Wolf.
Fishin' for Fashion Show Saturday, September 6, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Sea Deck at Rocktide Inn. This is not your average fashion show! Designers will debut one of a kind pieces created only with fishing materials. Event to benefit local students pursuing marine and fashion related educations.
Harbor Fest Closing Party Saturday, September 6, 4:00-7:00 p.m., Sea Deck at Rocktide Inn. Find out the winners of the Chili Chowder Challenge and celebrate the close of this fabulous ten-day festival!
Call (207) 671-7676 or visit boothbayharborfest.com for details
This week at the Harbor Theatre: "Jersey Boys" - Thursday, August 21, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
"The Hundred Foot Journey" - Friday, August 22-Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 p.m.
Matinee: Sunday, August 24, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.
Coming August 29th: Woody Allen's "Magic in the Moonlight"
At the Lincoln Theater:
Sue Richards Saturday, August 23, 7:00 p.m., The Lincoln Theater The Lincoln Theater is pleased to host Sue Richards, four-time US National Scottish Harp Champion and Carolyn Surrick, one of the country's most accomplished performers on the viola da gamba, in "Far Beyond Yon Mountain - An Evening of Music from Ireland, Scotland and Sweden." They may be bought in advance by calling the theater box office at 563-3424 or purchased at the door. Don't miss this special evening, journeying through music. Tickets for the concert are $15 Adults, $13 LT Members and free for youth 18 and under. They may be bought in advance by calling the theater box office at 563-3424 or purchased at the door. Don't miss this special evening, journeying through music. The historic Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta has something for everyone: current feature films for the movie buff, sporting events on the big screen for the sports fan, live broadcasts from the MET in HD for the opera aficionado, live broadcasts from the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company for the theater-goer, concerts for the music lover, and so much more!
Click here for the current calendar and downloadable descriptions.
Live Music Around Town
At McSeagull's
At Mine Oyster
At the Opera House: The Opera House Presents Bob Milne Thursday, August 21, 2014, 7:30 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor Bob Milne is considered to be the best ragtime/boogie-woogie pianist in the world. He was filmed and documented for future generations in 2004 during 3 days of interviews at the Library of Congress, and was declared a "National Treasure" at the conclusion. Mr. Milne is an active "Musical Ambassador" for the United States Dept. of State and on Thursday, August 21 this internationally touring composer and musician comes to the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor. Tickets for the concert are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the performance. The Opera House Presents The Tartan Terrors Friday, August 22, 2014, 7:30 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor Canada's Tartan Terrors are considered their own Celtic Invasion, missing rock's energy with traditional folklore, dance and humor. With an arsenal featuring classic pipes and fiddle, driving drum tones, and signature guitar styles, joined by award-winning step and highland dancers on stage, their performances have been called "an act to keep an eye on!" On Friday, August 22, the Tartan Terrors bring their music, dance and comedy, and kilts, to the historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor. Tickets are $22 in advance and $27 the day of the show. The Opera House Presents Blue Highway Saturday, August 23, 2014, 7:30 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor At the 20-year mark, Blue Highway is indisputably one of the most esteemed and influential groups in contemporary bluegrass. The band's 11 exceptional albums and compelling live performances give proof to the stellar reviews, Grammy nominations, and numerous awards earned by the band since it first took the stage in 1994. With a deep bench of virtuosic songwriters, vocalists and instrumentalists, Blue Highway's hallmark is an unwavering commitment to the ensemble, the "democracy of the band" that makes Blue Highway a powerhouse. Advance purchase discounted tickets are $20. Tickets purchased on the day of the concert are $25. The Opera House Presents The Wailin' Jennys Saturday, August 30, 2014, 7:30 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor The Wailin' Jennys are Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody and Heather Masse, 3 distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect vocal sound. Starting as a happy accident of solo singer/songwriters getting together for a one-time-only performance at a tiny guitar shop in Winnipeg, Manitoba, The Wailin' Jennys have grown over the years into one of today's most beloved international folk acts. Founding members Moody and Mehta along with New York-based Masse continue to create some of the most exciting music on the folk-roots scene, stepping up their musical game with each critically lauded recording and thrilling audiences with their renowned live performances. With their varying backgrounds, each of the Jennys is unique in their individual expression. Together they forge a unified folk-pop sound - all delivered with the irresistible vocal power of three. Advance purchase tickets are $30. Tickets purchased on the day of the performance are $35, if available. Call the Box Office at 207.633.5159 for tickets or visit www.boothbayoperahouse.com
Click here for the most up-to-date list of shows coming to the Opera House
At the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Fairy Friday
Fridays in July & August, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Fridays in July and August are full of fun at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens for little fairies, gnomes, elves, and wood sprites! The Bibby and Harold Alfond Children's Garden is the perfect place for Sugarplum Fairy music and dancing on the maze, fairy puppet shows, stories, dress-up, crafts, fairy yoga (except 7/25 and 8/1), games, the Great Bubble Machine and, of course, building fairy houses.
Sheepscot River Cruises
Located at the Landing at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Sheepscot River Cruises, with the first fully electric Coast Guard certified vessel in Maine, will inspire you on the river waterways. With a licensed, local captain as your guide, you will see what our beautiful area has to offer. Join us as we glide through the water in the Beagle, a seven passenger fully electric vessel. You'll see picturesque coastlines with seagulls on outcroppings or cruise past iconic Maine images - lobstermen hauling their catch, bridges to small islands, osprey and their young in nests. You'll have a relaxing and delightful time in the comfort of our canopy-covered Beagle while you enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Admission to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is an additional fee. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Price per person is $25 with a minimum of 1 person for a cruise.Private charters are available. Please call 207.633.6598.
Registration is required for these events; call 207.633.4333, ext. 101, or visit www.mainegardens.org The Gardens is off Barters Island Road in Boothbay.
At the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
 August Artist of the Month
Denise Wood's entry into photography as a hobby began when she was seeking a way to record the wonderful scenes she enjoyed while hiking in the mountains of Maine and New Hampshire. She set out on a quest to recreate those magical moments inspired by nature, embarking on a journey to achieve a deeper understanding of image creation from capture to print. Since that time, she has been evolving as a photographer. She mostly prefers nature and travel photography, but finds also the beauty in everyday moments and subjects. It has been for Denise a wonderful process of discovery and continual learning. Denise Wood's display will be showing at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library during the month of August. Feel free to come in and take a look anytime during the library's new business hours: Tuesday through Saturday. Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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More Events... If you're planning ahead
Just a sampling of some of the events to come!
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First Friday Art Tour
Friday, September 5, 2014
From June through October this free, self guided tour offers exciting art exhibits, open house receptions, studio tours and artist demonstrations. Enjoy the variety of fine art in up to 18 galleries and studios -all located within minutes of each other on the Boothbay Peninsula.
Behind the Scenes Tour of Washburn and Doughty Shipyard
Saturday, September 6, 2014, 1:00 p.m., Washburn and Doughty Shipyard, East Boothbay, Maine
The Maine Maritime Museum is offering a rare opportunity to tour a working shipyard where you'll see some of today's most powerful and modern tugboats being designed and constructed. Founded in 1977, Washburn & Doughty of East Boothbay, Maine specializes in the construction of steel and aluminum commercial vessels. The yard has continued to prosper by utilizing their experienced in-house architects to create innovative designs and building techniques and to deliver a diverse mix of tugboats, commercial passenger vessels, fishing boats, barges, ferries and research vessels. Participants will meet at Washburn & Doughty at 1pm for the tour. Tickets are $15 for museum members and $20 for non-members. Click here to register.
History of Damariscove Island Sunday, September 7, 2014, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Explore the history of Damariscove Island with Chip Griffin, co-author of "Coming of Age on Damariscove Island" during this enjoyable boat trip. Currently a Boothbay Region Land Trust Preserve, Damariscove Island is one of Maine's earliest settlement sites, dating back four centuries when the first European fisherman arrived. Chip will entertain us with stories of island's past inhabitants, from the Abanaki Indians to the fishing and farming families of the twentieth century. In addition to the history, five miles of hiking trails, great tidepooling and picnicking, and a small rustic museum make for a fun day-trip. We will be leaving from Pier 8 in downtown Boothbay Harbor at 9am sharp with Balmy Day Cruises and returning to the harbor at approximately 3pm. Please bring a lunch, water, sturdy shoes, and sun protection. Tickets are required for this event and are $40 per person. Please contact the Boothbay Region Land Trust at (207)633-4818 or brlt@bbrlt.org for more information or to purchase tickets. Open Lighthouse Day Saturday, September 13, 2014 Visit several lighthouses along the coast of Maine, including Boothbay's own Burnt Island Lighthouse! For a complete list of participating lighthouses and more information, visit www.lighthousefoundation.org or call 207.594.4174. An Evening at the Old Leach House
Saturday, September 13, 2014, 4:00-6:30 p.m., The Leach House, Sawyer's Island
The Boothbay Region Historical Society will host an evening at one of the oldest homes in the region, the Leach house, which will be open from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. on that date. Located on Sawyers Island, the history of the house dates back to the 1700s and includes a period of time as an inn and tavern. After a tour of the house and grounds, guests will enjoy presentations by three noted speakers: local historian Barbara Rumsey, archaeologist Tim Dinsmore, and Nate Randall, a cultural historian. In addition to traditional hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, guests will be treated to samples of tavern fare. Tickets are $50 per person, with a limit of 50 guests and are available at the Boothbay Region Historical Society museum, 72 Oak Street, Boothbay Harbor, Thursday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please contact the museum for more information at 633-0820 or see our website at www.boothbayhistorical.org. Poetry of Wine...More Than a Wine Tasting Saturday, September 13, 2014, 6:00 p.m., McSeagull's Restaurant The Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library is holding an evening of poetry, food, music, and wine from around the world at McSeagulls Restaurant in Boothbay Harbor beginning at 6:00 p.m. on September 13. Our guest speaker is Maine's Poet Laureate Wes McNair. To benefit the library. For more information, call the library at 633-3112.  3rd Annual Claw Down Chef's Lobster Bite Competition Thursday, September 18, 2014, 6:00-8:30 p.m., Ocean Point Marina, East Boothbay The Chamber is proud to announce that for the third consecutive year, 18 local chefs will compete to win the bragging rights to the Best Lobster Bite in the Boothbay Harbor Region at our signature culinary fundraiser - Claw Down. Hosted by Kerry Altiero, 2012 Lobster Chef of Year, 2013 Best Farm-to-Table Chef and Executive Chef/owner of Café Miranda, Rockland with industry renowned judges: - Cal Hancock: President, Hancock Gourmet Lobster Co.
- Cathy Billings: author of The Maine Lobster Industry - A History of Culture, Conservation & Commerce
- Christopher Papagni: Former Executive Vice President of the International Culinary Institute, New York City
Be there when local chefs vie for the Best "Lobster Bite" Judges' Choice Award and cast your vote for the People's Choice Award. Tickets are $60, non-refundable and include handcrafted lobster bites, wine and beer. Must be 21 + with ID. Limited to 450 tickets only. Tickets can be purchased online, with a credit card over the phone by calling 207-633-2353, or by stopping in to our office. This event has sold out the past two years, so be sure to purchase your tickets early! The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce would like to thank presenting sponsors Maine Magazine, The Brand Company, BDN Maine, Central Distributors, Boothbay Region Greenhouses, Ocean Point Marina and Marshall Tent and Event Rental along with Channel 7- BRCTV, Stone Cove Catering, Topside-The Inn on the Hill, NEMA Northeast Media Associates, Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative, Ocean Point Inn, Ames True Value Supply, Tindal & Callahan Real Estate, Flagship Inn & Suites, Greg Powers Agency, Ted Axelrod Photography, Five Gables Inn, The Inns at Greenleaf Lane, Dead River Company, The Heller Agency, Sweet Bay, Harbor Embroidery, Friendliest Catch Lobster Tours, Martin Page, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, Country Coach Charters, Lincoln Arts Festival, Coastal Shipping and Hammond Lumber Company. Literary Luncheon with Cathy Billings Friday, September 19, 2014, 11:45 a.m., Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Author Cathy Billings, the associate director for communications and development for the Lobster Institute at the University of Maine, chronicles Maine's 400+ year history hauling lobster in her book The Maine Lobster Industry: A History of Culture, Conservation and Commerce. She is planning to speak about her book at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library's first-of-the-season literary luncheon, the morning after the third annual Claw Down - chef's "lobster bite" competition, where she will be an esteemed industry renowned judge. The luncheon begins at 11:45 on September 19th. Cost is $10 for lunch. Please register and prepay at the library by Thursday, September 18. Space is limited, so register early. For more information, call 633-3112. |
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