by AbbyGordon | Oct 5, 2017
The 50th annual Fryeburg Fair is still on through this weekend! Click here for details on the fair and the schedule of events. It’s worth a day trip–it’s a bit of a drive from Boothbay but a beautiful drive especially this time of year. I combined...
by AbbyGordon | Feb 15, 2017
Last month was Rockland’s annual Pies on Parade fundraiser for the local food bank. It’s a great event that’s a win-win-win for everyone: it raises money for a good cause, it acquaints locals and visitors with shops, restaurants and inns they may not...
by AbbyGordon | Jan 17, 2017
In addition to its regular movie showings, the Harbor Theater in Boothbay Harbor now has opera on the screen, the second Wednesday of each month at 2pm: The theater recently has had difficulty making ends meet. It would be sad to see this small independent theater...
by AbbyGordon | Jan 5, 2017
The first weekend of December, just an hour up the road from Boothbay, Camden celebrates Christmas by the Sea. I made it up this year for Friday evening’s festivities, including carols at the library and a parade through the downtown. Shops were open late...
by AbbyGordon | Dec 14, 2016
A couple of days ago, I posted something on the Gardens Aglow at the Botanical Gardens. The Smiling Cow and Gimbel’s I wanted to also share some photos from the Festival of Lights in town. Admiral’s Quarters Inn Of course, one of the highlights of the...