Fryeburg Fair

Fryeburg Fair

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...
Pies on Parade

Pies on Parade

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...
Opera at the Harbor Theater

Opera at the Harbor Theater

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...
A Camden Christmas

A Camden Christmas

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...
Boothbay Festival of Lights

Boothbay Festival of Lights

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...