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Thompson Ice House Tours

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Thompson Ice House Tours

Thompson Ice House
1871 Maine State Route 129
South Bristol
08/24/2018 | 12:00 am

Volunteer docents conduct tours of the ice house museum and pond. A short DVD of the winter ice harvesting is available for viewing. Come and see how the fishermen got their fish to market with community harvested ice. Donations are gratefully accepted.

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

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You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Carousel Music Theater
196 Townsend Ave
Boothbay Harbor
08/24/2018 | 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm

The Carousel Music Theater proudly presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” A two-act ‘Peanuts’ musical staring the lovable characters, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy, Sally, Schroeder, and of course, Charlie Brown. They go through their lives dealing with everyday problems as Charlie Brown tries to find true happiness in life. The show is appropriate for general audiences while also being entertaining for all ages. Showing from August 14 to September 2, call for tickets or additional information now at (207) 633-5297.

Summer Craft Show

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Summer Craft Show

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Lawn
4 Oak Street
Boothbay Harbor
08/25/2018 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Popular juried crafters with unique products created on the Mid-coast of Maine. Items include artisan jewelry, decorative metal work, sea glass items, pottery, decorative wooden boxes/bowls, potholders and place mats, decorative lamps, one-of-a-kind canes and walking sticks, ornaments, stained glass, note cards and much more.

Coffee with Candidates in Edgecomb

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Coffee with Candidates in Edgecomb

Home of Jo Cameron
234 River Road
Edgecomb
08/25/2018 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am

All interested voters are invited to Coffee with Candidates on Saturday mornings between 10-11 a.m. to talk informally with local candidates while enjoying baked goodies and coffee. The gatherings are free but the locations vary so be sure to look at each specific week’s
event info.

State House candidate, Holly Stover of Boothbay, and State Senate Candidate Laura Fortman of Nobleboro will be hosted by Jo Cameron at 234 River Road in Edgecomb on August 25. Jo has plenty of parking available.

Stover is seeking to capture the HD89 seat representing Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Edgecomb, South Bristol (Part), Southport, and Westport Island.

Fortman’s district represents all of Lincoln County except for Dresden plus Windsor and Washington.

FMI: Barb Burt, LCDC Campaign Chair, at 207-687-7052 or office@lincolncountydemocrats.com.

Thomaston Place Auction Galleries

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Thomaston Place Auction Galleries

Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
51 Atlantic Hwy
Thomaston
08/25/2018 | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Day 1 of our two-day Summer Auction Weekend features 18th and 19th century paintings, a large selection of important Asian antiques, antiquities, an excellent selection of folk art and marine items, ephemera, antique American and European furniture, boxes, and oriental rugs. A complete, full color catalog, with detailed descriptions and photographs, is available, and all lots can be viewed at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries’ website, http://www.thomastonauction.com.

Thompson Ice House Tours

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Thompson Ice House Tours

Thompson Ice House
1871 Maine State Route 129
South Bristol
08/25/2018 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Volunteer docents conduct tours of the ice house museum and pond. A short DVD of the winter ice harvesting is available for viewing. Come and see how the fishermen got their fish to market with community harvested ice. Donations are gratefully accepted.

Oyster, Wine & Champagne Tasting Cruise

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Oyster, Wine & Champagne Tasting Cruise

Damariscotta River Cruises
40 Main Street
Damariscotta
08/25/2018 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Oyster, Wine Champagne Tasting Tour Damariscotta River Cruises

This tasting cruise will include sumptuous wines and bubblies paired with the freshest Damariscotta River oysters while cruising down the River past all seven oyster farms, basking seals, bald eagles and other wildlife aboard the comfortable and roomy River Tripper. A scenic and educational cruise with an expert local wine docent and raconteur guarantee to amuse as well as inform. The event includes the wine and bubblies tasting, gourmet cheese & bread platter and 6 oysters per person. If your interest is piqued, then reserve your seat now!

If you don’t want the wine or bubblies, you can substitute them for selected drinks at the bar onboard. Please let us know in advance.
207-315-5544

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

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You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Carousel Music Theater
196 Townsend Ave
Boothbay Harbor
08/25/2018 | 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm

The Carousel Music Theater proudly presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” A two-act ‘Peanuts’ musical staring the lovable characters, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy, Sally, Schroeder, and of course, Charlie Brown. They go through their lives dealing with everyday problems as Charlie Brown tries to find true happiness in life. The show is appropriate for general audiences while also being entertaining for all ages. Showing from August 14 to September 2, call for tickets or additional information now at (207) 633-5297.

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor Presents Seth Glier

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The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor Presents Seth Glier

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor
86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor
08/25/2018 | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Glier’s burgeoning career has included a Grammy nomination and touring with artists including Ani DiFranco and Ryan Adams. A singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist who averages over 150 live performances annually, Seth has gone from opening act to headlining his own shows and playing major festivals. He has quickly become known for his passionate live sets and powerful command of both piano and guitar. Performing with 62-year old veteran musician Joe Nerney on harmonica, saxophone and harmony vocals, Glier’s live show places his melodic AAA-contemporary pop under a blanket of roots & blues. Advance Box Office Tickets $15, Regular Tickets $20.

Seth Glier @ Opera House

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Seth Glier @ Opera House

The Opera House
86 Townsend Avenue
Boothbay Harbor
08/25/2018 | 7:30 pm

Saturday, August 25 – . 7:30 PM. Advance Discounted Tickets $15. Regular Tix $20. Glier’s burgeoning career has included a Grammy nomination and touring with artists including Ani DiFranco and Ryan Adams. A singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist who averages over 150 live performances annually, Seth has gone from opening act to headlining his own shows and playing major festivals. He has quickly become known for his passionate live sets and powerful command of both piano and guitar. Performing with 62-year old veteran musician Joe Nerney on harmonica, saxophone and harmony vocals, Glier’s live show places his melodic AAA-contemporary pop under a blanket of roots & blues.

Summer 2018 Auction

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Summer 2018 Auction

Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
51 Atlantic Hwy
Thomaston
08/26/2018 | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

The focus of Day 2 of our Summer Auction Weekend is 20th Century arts and estate jewelry. This day includes a large group of works by contemporary Maine artists, estate silver, 157 lots of jewelry, mid-century modern furniture, china and porcelain, and more. A complete, full color catalog, with detailed descriptions and photographs, is available, and all lots can be viewed at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries’ website, http://www.thomastonauction.com.

Summer Craft Show

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Summer Craft Show

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Lawn
4 Oak Street
Boothbay Harbor
08/28/2018 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Popular juried crafters with unique products created on the Mid-coast of Maine. Items include artisan jewelry, decorative metal work, sea glass items, pottery, decorative wooden boxes/bowls, potholders and place mats, decorative lamps, one-of-a-kind canes and walking sticks, ornaments, stained glass, note cards and much more.

Mollie Tucker’s Kitchen

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Mollie Tucker's Kitchen

Castle Tucker
2 Lee Street
Wiscasset
08/29/2018 | 9:30 am – 11:00 pm

Join Wiscasset guide Cathy Messmer for a special talk and tour of Castle Tucker focused on food and cooking. Find out how young wife and mother Mollie Tucker prepared meals in her nineteenth-century kitchen.
See the recipes, ingredients and tools she used to feed her family and cook for holidays and special occasions, along with examples of long-forgotten Victorian tableware. Taste a sample of biscuits made from Mollie’s recipe. Admission price includes a full tour of the house after the program. Advance purchase required. Buy online at http://shop.historicnewengland.org/CAT-KITCHEN2-7798/ or call 207-882-7169.

Oyster, Wine & Champagne Tasting Cruise

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Oyster, Wine & Champagne Tasting Cruise

Damariscotta River Cruises
40 Main Street
Damariscotta
08/29/2018 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Oyster, Wine Champagne Tasting Tour Damariscotta River Cruises

This tasting cruise will include sumptuous wines and bubblies paired with the freshest Damariscotta River oysters while cruising down the River past all seven oyster farms, basking seals, bald eagles and other wildlife aboard the comfortable and roomy River Tripper. A scenic and educational cruise with an expert local wine docent and raconteur guarantee to amuse as well as inform. The event includes the wine and bubblies tasting, gourmet cheese & bread platter and 6 oysters per person. If your interest is piqued, then reserve your seat now!

If you don’t want the wine or bubblies, you can substitute them for selected drinks at the bar onboard. Please let us know in advance.
207-315-5544


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