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Alewife Run Boat Tours on Memorial Day Weekend

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Alewife Run Boat Tours on Memorial Day Weekend

Damariscotta River Cruises
40 Main Street
Damariscotta
05/28/2018 | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

During Memorial Day Weekend you will learn how the annual migration of alewives influences other creatures along the Damariscotta River.
Tickets: http://damariscottarivercruises.com
May is a very busy month on the River and the crew plans on sharing all the activities. Seals give birth to their pups just as the springtime migration of alewives introduces an abundance of food to the tidal river. The River Tripper will have special Alewife Run Tours Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at 2pm. The trip is partially narrated about how the annual migration of alewives effects the habitat on the Damariscotta River and the amazing interdependency of alewives and its wildlife.
During the Alewife Festival on Memorial Day Weekend the profit of ticket sales will be donated to the Damariscotta Mills Fish Ladder Restoration Project.

Piano Recital by Tina Davis

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Piano Recital by Tina Davis

Schooner Cove Retirement Community
35 Schooner Street
Damariscotta (On the LincolnHealth-Miles Campus)
05/29/2018 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Enjoy the afternoon listening to pianist Tina Davis. Originally from Deer Isle, Tina received a bachelor’s degree in piano performance under Laura Kargul at the University of Southern Maine and is finishing the master’s program in piano performance this year. Tina has won the Honors Recital Auditions and the Chamber Music Awards Auditions at USM among several other awards. Performance will be in the Schooner Cove library. (207) 563-5523. Free and open to the public.

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor presents The Kruger Brothers

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The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor presents The Kruger Brothers

The Opera House
86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor
06/01/2018 | 7:30 pm

Some call it Jazz. Some call it Classical. Some call it Bluegrass. Certainly, the music of The Kruger Brothers is all of that and more. When these innovative and soulful world-class virtuosos put on one-of-a-kind performance you will find breathtaking and unforgettable. When you listen to the music of The Kruger Brothers, you can’t help but be amazed by the sheer depth of their artistry. Originally from Europe, now living in North Carolina, they were first introduced to American audiences in 1997, quickly gaining the attention of fans and the music industry alike. Drawing on a rich cultural palette, theirs is a music that celebrates the best of what music can be: exciting, engaging, intelligent, and delightful. Advance Box Office Tickets $25, Regular Tickets $30.

Maine Lighthouse Adventure

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Maine Lighthouse Adventure

Balmy Days Cruises
Pier 8, Commercial St.
Boothbay Harbor
06/02/2018 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

** We must have a minimum to hold this event, so please purchase tickets by May 15! **

Join an adventure by land and sea exploring the legends and lore of lighthouses in the Boothbay Harbor area. Board the passenger vessel Novelty at Pier 8 in Boothbay Harbor for a comfortable hour-long cruise through inshore waters by Ram Island Light, Cuckolds Lighthouse, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, Monhegan Light and Seguin Island Light (some locations are weather and visibility permitting).Learn the stories behind these iconic beacons; about the lives of some of the keepers and their families – daily routines, schooling, traditions and hardships, as well as legends of the lights.

 

Meet at Pier 8 in Boothbay Harbor.

A portion of your registration fee goes toward the restoration of the original lighthouse tower which will be 200 years old in 2021. Tickets may be purchased here – https://msad11.coursestorm.com./course/maine-lighthous-adventure2?search=lighthouse.

Please call 207-380-3806 FMI.

Locals Day Cruise on the River Tripper

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Locals Day Cruise on the River Tripper

Damariscotta River Cruises
40 Main Street
Damariscotta
06/02/2018 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Let’s kick off the season together with drink specials
 as we sail along the Damariscotta River and the famous oyster farms. Curious seals and other wildlife awaits. Bring your friends and let’s party while we can still park. Tickets are only $20 for Mainers and local employees. All are welcome. Call 207-315-5544 or visit the website for more info: http://damariscottarivercruises.com

Red Cloak Haunted History Tour

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Red Cloak Haunted History Tour

06/03/2018 | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Led by the mysterious “Lady in the Red Cloak” with her lantern, you will see buildings that once seemed ordinary but will take on eerie new dimensions as she relives their history, and that of the ghosts that are said to still reside there. Wind through the back streets and learn the early history of Damariscotta, visit the site of countless seances, experience the haunted Maine Hotel, take a trip by the river to hear about the Mystery Ship, and more.

The moderate walk, suitable for all ages, lasts approximately 90 minutes and is by reservation only; $15 for adults, $7 for children under 12, free for children under 5. redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com, 207-380-3806.

The Central Lincoln County YMCA: Changing Lives, Strengthening Community

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The Central Lincoln County YMCA: Changing Lives, Strengthening Community

Schooner Cove Retirement Community
35 Schooner Street
Damariscotta
06/06/2018 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Learn how the Central Lincoln County YMCA is meeting the needs of our community by offering programs that focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Talk will include a CLC YMCA update, review of current healthy living programs available and upcoming, as well as an opportunity for questions and answers.
Presented by Casey Clark Kelley, CLC YMCA healthy Living Director on Wednesday, June 6 at 3:00 pm, in the Schooner Cove library, Schooner Cove Retirement Community, 35 Schooner Street, Damariscotta (On the LincolnHealth – Miles Campus). (207) 563-5523. Free and open to the public.


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