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Fall is a great time to visit the Boothbay Harbor Region!
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Visitor E-news October 2014, volume 1
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Greetings,
It has been a glorious fall here in the Boothbay Harbor Region. The foliage has been spectacular and the fall displays of pumpkins and mums around town have made things fun and festive.
Even though the summer season is winding down, there are any number of events coming up in the next couple of months that are definitely worth checking out. Take a haunted train and hay ride (if you dare), visit fall festivals that celebrate pumpkins, foliage and more, indulge in farm-to-table harvest dinners, check out the creative costumes at a local Halloween parade...the possibilities are endless!
If you are going to be in the greater Portland area in a couple of weeks for Harvest on the Harbor, be sure to cheer on our local chefs as they compete to be named as the Maine Lobster Chef of the Year. There are three chefs from the Boothbay Harbor Region who are vying for the title: Executive Chef Dwayne Whitelocke from the Rocktide Inn, Executive Chef Stephen Richards from The World is Mine Oyster, and Executive Chef Margaret McLellan from Water's Edge Banquet Center in Edgecomb. We all have our fingers crossed that one of our three local chefs will triumph over the other seven competitors and take the title of Maine Lobster Chef of the Year!
The staff is already looking ahead to the next summer season and is hard at work on the 2015 Boothbay Harbor Region Guide. If you have any favorite photos from your time here in the Boothbay Harbor Region and wouldn't mid sharing them in the Guide, please send them along to us at seamaine@boothbayharbor.com .
The Boothbay Harbor Region is a great place to visit no matter what the season! We hope that your travels will take you to the Boothbay Harbor Region this fall, and we will look forward to welcoming you!
Warm wishes,
The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce Staff
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North Atlantic HVAC & Plumbing, Inc.
We are a full service Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Plumbing company based here in Boothbay Harbor. We offer sales, installation and service of residential and commercial: LP Gas fired, high efficiency home heating equipment and on-demand water heaters. Ductless mini-split air conditioning and heat pump systems. Hybrid heat pump winter heaters. Plumbing fixture and kitchen appliance installation.
Contact: Chris Salatino
Phone: 207-350-2291
Email: c_salatino@yahoo.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northatlantichvac
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Congratulations to Damariscotta Pumpkinfest, which has been named as one of the top five pumpkin festivals in New England by Yankee Magazine.
Griffin Law Offices has some great information for retirees and seniors in their monthly newsletter, including Six Things to Consider when Making Gifts to Grandchildren, How to Profit from Social Security's Quirks, and Free Retirement Advice from Uncle Sam. Click here to read the entire newsletter.
Have you ever dreamed of being a lighthouse keeper? The Inn at Cuckolds Lighthouse is looking for resident keepers for the 2015 season. Click here for a complete job description and how to apply.
Congratulations to The Lobster Dock, which was named one of the "Secret Spots You Need to Know About to Get the Best Lobster in Maine" on
There is a great post and some stunning photos of Sail Muscongus on the arlingwords blog.
Salt Bay Chamberfest and the Windjammer Days Festival were both featured in the "Then and There" section of the October issue of Maine Magazine.
Boothbay Harbor was named as one of the 10 prettiest coastal villages in Maine by Yankee Magazine. To see who else made the list, click here | |
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Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
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Coming Up...
- A few of the events happening in the next few weeks -
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 Andrea Peters: Four Seasons
Thursday, September 4-Tuesday, October 14, 2014, Gleason Fine Art, 31 Townsend Avenue,
Boothbay Harbor
The East Boothbay artist is the veteran of many shows at the gallery. Her bold, brushy landscapes mark her as one of the gallery's most recognizable artists. Peters is a keen observer of the landscape around her. From her cove in East Boothbay, she paints the views surrounding her home in each season: her flower gardens, the shore's edge, and her beloved spruce trees. Peters's paintings are composed for maximum expression. "I push beyond the obvious," Peters say. When she does so, she creates a seismic shift in the way we see the landscape. The result is a visual extravaganza. The public is most cordially invited to share a glass of wine with Andrea and discuss her remarkable paintings on September 12 from 5:00-7:00. For more information, call the gallery at 207-633-6849, email the gallery at info@gleasonfineart.com, and check out Andrea Peters's show, and the gallery's entire inventory, at www.gleasonfineart.com.
BRHS Annual Cheddar Cheese and Sweet Treats SaleSaturday, October 11, 2014, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Boothbay Region Historical SocietyNot only will this delicious cheese be available for purchase but BRHS volunteers will have also baked lots of home-baked pies, breads, cakes, and other goodies to sell. The price for cheese is $13 per pound. and $6.50 per half pound. Pre-ordered cheese may be picked up on Friday, October 10, between 10:00 am-2:00pm or at the sale on October 11. In addition, raffle tickets will be on sale that day for a beautiful and colorful handmade quilt that would be perfect as a lap quilt, a wall-hanging or on a child's bed. Tickets are also available downtown at A Silver Lining and Shear Artistry, with the winning ticket to be drawn at the BRHS holiday open house on December 6. The BRHS museum is located at 72 Oak Street and open to the public from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. To learn more about this event or the BRHS, please call 207-633-0820 or visit www.boothbayhistorical.org
Worldwide Photo Walk
Saturday, October 11, 2014, 4:30-6:00 p.m., Boothbay Harbor
Don't miss your chance to be part of the largest global social event for photographers - pros and enthusiasts alike! Bring any camera: DSLRs, point-and-shoot, even iPhones! The tour will meet and depart from the in-town side of the footbridge and will end up at The Lobster Dock restaurant. Sign up for this walk at www.worldwidephotowalk.com - it is free to participate! The walk leader is Mike Leonard; contact Mike at mleonard@maine.rr.com with questions.
Maine Craft Weekend
October 11-12, 2014, throughout the state
Visit three local venues in the Boothbay Harbor Region as part of Maine Crafts Weekend: MacDonald Stained Glass, Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, and the Boothbay Railway Village. For a complete list of participants and more details, click here.
47th Annual Fall Foliage Fair
Saturday, October 11-Sunday, October 12, 2014, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.,
Boothbay Railway Village
The Boothbay Railway Village along with the Boothbay Information Center will host a true New England Craft Fair. Every Columbus Day Weekend for nearly half a century the Museum's Village Green has welcomed dozens of vendors of handmade items and fabulous food along with a wide variety of live entertainment.The sound of the train's steam whistle resonating throughout the crisp fall air reminds guests that this is not your typical craft show. The beautiful crafts are center stage on the Village Green surrounded by the historic buildings and structures of the Boothbay Railway Village. Rides on the narrow gauge steam train and the opportunity for guests to explore exhibits detailing Maine's railroad heritage, interpreting village life, and displaying more than 55 antique automobiles set this event apart. The Festival is open from 10 am - 4 pm both days. Admission is $2. Steam train tickets are an additional $5 each. Free parking is available in the Museum's new Event Parking Lot directly across the street (next to T&D Variety.) Parking is also free onsite at the Museum.
Columbus Day Cruises aboard the Bay Lady
Saturday, October 11-Sunday, October 12, 2014, 12:30 and 2:30 p.m., Pier 8,
Boothbay Harbor
Come sail away on the Friendship Sloop Bay Lady for a special Columbus Day weekend cruise. With two trips daily, this one and a half hour sail will show you the sights of the Boothbay Harbor Region by sea. The forecast calls for perfect sailing weather, so call Balmy Days Cruises and climb aboard! Call 207-633-2284 to reserve your spot today. Tickets are $26/person.
Damariscotta Pumpkinfest
October 10-13, 2014, Damariscotta, Maine
Come celebrate the art of the giant pumpkin - the art of growing them, the art they are turned in to, and the creative ways that they are used to have fun at this popular fall festival. Events such as the Pumpkinboat Regatta, Pumpkin Hurl, Parade, and Pumpkin Derby are always popular.events, and there is lots of great pumpkin-flavored food and music and entertainment for all ages!
Harvest Dinner
Sunday, October 12, 2014, Campus opens at 1:00, dinner begins at 3:00
Dandelion Spring Farm (next to Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts), Brick Hill
Road, Newcastle
When people envision a five-course, candlelit meal prepared by world-class chefs, they don't typically picture eating it in on the farm. But on Sunday October 12, visitors will fill a hoophouse at Dandelion Spring Farm in Newcastle for an organic Harvest Dinner co-hosted by Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts and their neighbors, Straw's Farm and Dandelion Spring Farm. Participants will sample dishes by chefs from Portland's renowned Fore Street Restaurant, and will take home a hand-crafted ceramic dessert plate. Proceeds from the evening's fresh food extravaganza will help Watershed and the Farms rebuild the road they share. Tickets are $125/person. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.
Concert with Bob ZentzThursday, October 16, 2014, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Maine Maritime Museum, BathBob Zentz has been described as a collector of stories in verse, a teller of "the tales behind the songs". He is also an admirer of the sea poems of Cicely Fox Smith (1882-1954) and has adapted over two dozen of her poems for singing. In performance, the audience becomes involved creating a spirit of community through shared choruses and related ideas. From traditional Celtic tunes and ballads to sea chanteys from tales of "Old Timers" to poetry set to music, each show is a unique testimony to Bob's vast repertoire. Tickets are $12 for members and $15 for non-members. Click here for more information or to register. Haunted HayridesOctober 17, 18, 24, 25, and 31, 7:00-10:30 p.m., Cook's Landing, Edgecomb
A tractor drawn wagon takes you down a dark haunted road of terror. Passing by the horror of Cottage #7 (based on true events from the cottages formerly known as the Pine Tree Motor Court) through 6 acres of the darkest, creepiest woods you have ever seen! A story you will remember and ride you won't forget! This hayride is not intended for young children. Cost: $10/person, regardless of age. Call 207-882-8300 for more information.Ghost Train Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25, 2014, 5:30-8:00 P.M., Boothbay Railway Village Once again, the Boothbay Railway Village will be cloaked in mystical moonlight and creepy candlelight for the annual Ghost Train. Just once a year the ghouls and goblins come out to haunt our otherwise peaceful village. Passengers will journey through enchanted cemeteries, see zombies and other ghastly things, hear the calls of strange beasts and experience other unimaginable apparitions. Unsuspecting visitors must enter the haunted station to board the Ghost Train, if they dare. Our train crew for the evening will be none other than the now infamous "Casey Bones" and our conductor "Frankenstein." Witches and other monsters will assist the engineer and train crew with departures every 30 minutes, the last leaves the station at 7:30 PM. A hayride to parts uncharted is up next. Perhaps you'll encounter a coven of witches brewing up a potion. You never know what's around the next bend! Your adventure ends with a Monster Mash party and games in the Town Hall. A spooky snack and revolting refreshment will be included too. Tickets will be available inside the Museum Store when you arrive to the event. Ticket price for children ages 3-16 is just $5, adult tickets are $10. Museum members receive a discounted price of $4 for kids and $8 for adults.
CLICK's 15th Annual Halloween Parade
Friday, October 31, 2014, 4:00 p.m., Boothbay Harbor Library Lawn
Every year, CLICK's Halloween Parade is a popular event in our region. We estimate that about 400- 500 people join us each year! Meet on the library lawn at 4:00 p.m. We plan to walk the road between the library and the Opera House and gather delicious treats along the way from our generous local businesses. At the end this year, we are offering a creative photo op! For more information, contact Barb or Mary at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library at 633-3112. The Halloween Parade is sponsored by CLICK - Connecting Lively Imaginative Creative Kids - a collaborative effort of the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and the Opera House.
Costume Party
Friday, October 31, 2014, Robinson's Wharf, Southport
Cross the bridge to Southport for this fun costume part featuring the School Street Band and Fireworks!
This week at the Harbor Theatre:
"My Old Lady" - PG13 Friday, October 10-Sunday, October 12, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
Matinee: Sunday, October 12, 2014 at 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 15-Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
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
October
Friday and Saturday, October 10-11, 9:00 p.m. - Elmore Tist
Sunday, October 12, 11:00 a.m. - Sunday Brunch with music by Dave and Chris Gagne with lunch served at 12:00 noon
At Mine Oyster
At the Opera House:
The Opera House Presents Gaelic Storm
Saturday, October 11, 2014, 8:00 p.m., the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
After 10 albums, and nearly 3,000 live shows, Gaelic Storm, the multi-national Celtic band, has just dished up their latest album, "Full Irish." This greatest-hits album spans the bulk of the band's career from 2004-2014, mixing crowd favorites and concert staples with three previously unreleased recordings. The band will have copies for sale at the show. Gaelic Storm has blurred the line between tradition and innovation for nearly two decades. Led by founding members Patrick Murphy and Steve Twigger, the group infuses traditional Celtic music with modern influences, updating the genre for a new generation of fans raised on rock, country and folk. "Full Irish" pays tribute to the group's diverse journey. The album features sea shanties and drinking songs, traditional tunes and originals, instrumental workouts and vocal showcases. Together, these 15 songs celebrate the sunny side of life, urging listeners to raise their pint glass and stomp their feet. Gaelic Storm routinely sells out venues so purchase tickets early to avoid disappointment. Tickets are on sale through the Opera House box office: $30/advance tickets, $35 at the door (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
The Great Pumpkin Hunt
Saturday, October 25, 2014, 1:00-3:30 p.m., Coastal Maine Botanical GardensCome to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens for games, contests, snacks, prizes and fun...plus 5,000 pounds of pumpkins! The hunt and activities begin at 1:00 p.m., followed by pumpkin pie judging at 2:00 and pumpkin carving judging at 3:00. Admission is free and donations of food will be gratefully accepted for the Boothbay Region Food Pantry. Rain date: Sunday, October 26th. Click here for details.
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
 October Artist of the Month: Debbie Casterlin
Debbie Casterlin has been capturing moments in time with a paintbrush for as long as she can remember. Though she uses nearly all-artistic mediums, acrylic painting is her favorite. Its quick drying time is well suited to her lifestyle of farming and owning multiple pets. Debbie produces her work instinctively using her brush to paint what she sees and feels. Despite a lack of formal art education, this approach has been successful for her. She has been custom painting for people for the past 32 years after receiving her first order request at 14 years old. She has been in several juried shows and has had solo shows as well, winning numerous awards. Debbie also illustrated an award-winning book. She shows and sells her paintings and photographs at Greater Brunswick Physical Therapy in Brunswick, Maine, where she works as a physical therapist. Her experiences of farming, living with Chronic Lyme Disease, and parenting a child with a serious medical condition have influenced her work, giving her a heightened awareness of the preciousness of life, a greater appreciation of beauty, and a sense of urgency to share this with others. Her goal as an artist is to reveal and permanently capture moments in time that she and others feel are significant, beautiful or memorable and she hopes to continue to create images for as long as she lives.
Literary Luncheon with Brian Daniels - "Thoughts of an Average Joe"
Friday, October 10, 2014. 11:45 a.m., Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
In 2009, author Brian Daniels created Joe Wright-a clueless, middle-aged, thick-around-the-middle man hopelessly stuck in the twentieth century. "Thoughts of an Average Joe" is the hilarious rambling of a man whose commentaries voice the confusion and angst of a simple, old dude trying to make sense of life in the modern world. In this book, Joe offers his thoughts about the many issues that confuse or annoy him: "I'm Not Ready for the Wireless World," "Poachers Are Not Hunters," and "I'm Comfortable in My Old Skin," are just a few examples. He, like many men, struggles to understand his "little woman" and others of her gender in several essays, including "I'm Afraid of the Little Woman," and "I've Noticed That Women Are Not Like Men." You'll meet Joe, Smalltown (his beloved northern New England hometown), his fascinating friends and family members, Dan's Market, Small-Mart, Blake's Esso Station, and the Smalltown News. He hopes his stories will bring a smile to your face and warm your heart. Maybe you'll even agree with most of his Thoughts. If not, he'll be quick to tell you . . . well . . . you are just wrong. To register for this October luncheon, come to the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library. Cost is $10. For more information, call the library at 633-3112 or email Barb House at barbh@bmpl.lib.me.us
Craft Show on the Library Lawn
Saturday, October 11, 2014, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Lawn
This is the final craft show on the library lawn this season. Come by for hand made items, including artisan jewelry, quilted purses and accessories, super-light necklaces, potholders and place mats, jams and jellies, sea glass items, Maine-inspired artwork and photography and much more! For more information contact Joyce at 207-633-5538.
Debbie Casterlin: An Artist's Celebration of Life
Monday, October 20, 2014, 7:00 p.m., Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
Debbie Casterlin is the library's October Artist of the Month. During this evening program on Monday, October 20, she would like to share a bit of her history of being an artist and the stories behind each of the paintings in the show. Her paintings are reflections of what she loves and the story of her life. Debbie plans to let people see her present work in progress and will describe her artistic process as well. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library. For more information and to register, call 633-3112 or email Barb at barbh@bmpl.lib.me.us.
Click here for a complete list of events happening at the Library.
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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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A Year with Frog and Toad
Friday, November 7-Saturday, November 8, 2014, 6:00 p.m., The Boothbay Playhouse.
Come see the kids from Y-Arts present this upbeat and jazzy production in collaboration with kids from the CLC YMCA. Tickets available at the door; $10 for adults, free for youth.
Third Annual Father Daughter Dance Friday, November 7, 2014, 6:00-9:00 p.m., Opera House at Boothbay Harbor This is the third year of our region's annual Father Daughter Dance. It's a favorite for so many young ladies and their dads or other significant father figures in their lives. The dance is scheduled for 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2014 at the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor. We encourage participants of all ages to dress up and make this an evening to remember. Our DJ, Calvin Crocker, willg ain be playing music from all eras, so don't think you're too young or too old to come. If fathers are not present, maybe a grandfather or uncle or friend could get involved. Cost is still $5 per person. Tickets may be purchased at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library or at the Opera House. For more information, call the library at 633-3112 or email the library at bbhlibrary@bmpl.lib.me.us Literary Luncheon with Brooke Dojny Friday, November 7, 2014, 11:45 a.m., Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Brooke Dojny is an award-winning food journalist and cookbook author who specializes in writing about New England food. She is the author of Lobster!, The New England Cookbook, The New England Clam Shack Cookbook, and Dishing Up® Maine. Dojny writes regularly for the Portland Herald. She lives on the Blue Hill Peninsula in Maine. To register for this October luncheon, come to the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library. Cost is $10. For more information, call the library at 633-3112 or email the library at bbhlibrary@bmpl.lib.me.us.
Early Bird Sale
Saturday, November 22, 2014, Boothbay Harbor
Shop local in Boothbay Harbor and get some wicked good deals from participating merchants. Shop in your PJ's for even bigger savings! Be sure to check November editions of The Boothbay Register for details and a list of participating merchants.
Festival of Trees
Friday, December 5-Sunday, December 7, 2014, The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
Come see how the Boothbay Region Garden Club transforms the Opera House into a winter wonderland! This year's theme is "Gardens in Winter" and promises a spectactular selection of crafts, baked goods, and of course, trees!
29th Annual Harbor Lights Festival Saturday, December 6, 2014, Downtown Boothbay Harbor
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by boat! Holiday craft show, town tree lighting, caroling, live nativity and horse drawn carriage rides! Come join in the fun and see the Harbor decked out for the holidays! |
The Dough Ball
Friday, December 12, 2014, 7:30 p.m., The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
This party kicks off the gingerbread season at the Opera House and is a night filled with music, food, and holiday magic set amidst the 2014 Gingerbread Spectacular creations and the dazzling display of decorations and lights inside the historic Opera House. Silent Auction, too. All proceeds benefit the Opera House. Call for tickets and information 207-633-5159 or visit www.boothbayoperahouse.comGingerbread Spectacular
Saturday, December 13-Sunday, December 14, 2014, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
This annual holiday event draws friends from near and far to see this year's entrants in the delightfully competitive gingerbread house contest. Come see castles and cabins and everything in between, all constructed of gingerbread and other sweets. In addition to crowning the 2014 MOST SPECTACULAR, the judges will award for best Landscaping, Most Obsessive-Compulsive, Best Holiday Spirit, Largest, Most Hilarious, and several other categories. This is a display not to be missed. Come for the day, listen to the music presented on stage, review the magical creations, stop by the holiday bake sale, have some cocoa and come together with neighbors and friends. The Opera House, 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor. Free, donations welcome.
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