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Where's your reservation?
Good day dear readers. I'm Gail Ciampa, Journal food and dining editor. Last weekend I made a whooper when clicking for an online reservation. My husband and I were meeting friends for dinner at the Water Street Kitchen & Bar in Wiscasset Maine. I said I'd make reservations. I googled the restaurant on my phone. It popped right up, or so I thought. I reserved a table for 4 at 6 p.m. I was sort of shocked that all times between 5 and 7 were available but figured that it being a week ahead was the reason.
Another film with local connections
Even if you are already interested in seeing “Summer Camp” (2024, PG13, 1hr 26 min) because you enjoy comedy, like stars Diane Keaton, Kathy Bates, and Alfre Woodard, or the idea of a movie about summer camp appeals to you, you now have another reason to see it at Harbor Theater starting June 21. The production executive for the film is none other than Boothbay Harbor’s own Nicholas Erickson.
Meet the Chefs throwing down at The Claw Down!
Get Ready for an Unforgettable Evening at The Claw Down!. Lucky ticket holders should prepare themselves for an unforgettable evening! Each bite shows the range of our culinary foodscape in the region! Maine is a foodie paradise. And what better place to celebrate our favorite crustacean than at The Claw Down? We couldn’t put on this event without the culinary brilliance of our chefs. Here’s a look at the incredible talent bringing their best lobster bites to the competition:
Sculpture installed at Southport Town Hall
The garden adorning the entrance to Southport Town Hall now has a granite sculpture standing among an array of flowers. The Bill Royall sculpture, “The Moon and The Stars,” was installed the week of May 31. Boothbay Region Garden Club member Clair Tomlin reached out to Royall about...
Maine humorist Tim Sample returns to the BBH Opera House
He grew up in Boothbay Harbor, even appearing on the Opera House stage in his youth, and since then Maine humorist Tim Sample has traveled the country sharing stories, well-told, of Maine characters real and imagined. On Thursday, June 27, in celebration of Windjammer Days, he returns to the historic Opera House in his hometown for an evening of laughter and insights on Maine living.
‘Noodle’s Journey’ at WES
Fourth grade students at Wiscasset Elementary School recently shared a group-written story, “Noodle’s Journey,” with other classes. The fourth graders spent time in their outdoor classroom all year, observing several plants and animals. Each student selected a plant or animal to research, and then the class combined their notes to create a story about Noodle, a fox looking for mice to eat in their riverfront classroom.
Exhibition On Screen features The National Gallery of London
Lincoln Theater is pleased to bring the experience of "Exhibition on Screen: My National Gallery" to Damariscotta for two screenings on June 13 at 7 p.m. and June 14. This captivating documentary offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world's most iconic art galleries and offers patrons an immersive journey into the art and inner workings of the world-renowned National Gallery.
‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ caps Heartwood Theater's 21st season
Brian Friel’s award winning play “Dancing at Lughnasa” (pronounced Loo'-nasa), will cap off Heartwood Theater’s 21st season, later this month. Time Magazine dubbed this poignant piece “the most elegant and rueful memory play since “The Glass Menagerie.”. This extraordinary play is the story of...
Cushing voters revamp malt, wine and spirits rules
CUSHING — Cushing’s liquor, malt and win laws have changed, courtesy of town citizens voting at the June 11 polls. With four warrant articles, the following rules were approved:. Warrant Art. 2. Shall this municipality authorize the State to permit the sale of spirits for off-premises consumption on...
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Southport Central School’s Playground expansion
On July 6 at 9 a.m., Southport Central School’s Playground Committee will be hosting a ceremony for the official opening of the new natural playground. The Committee welcomes all to attend (especially alumni), and the Gaudette Family will be on hand to cut the ribbon to officially open the playground and the Ramona Gaudette Mud Kitchen, which is dedicated to our beloved school cook of 57 years. Light refreshments will be served.
Crews work around nesting birds to repair iconic Maine lighthouse bell house
BRISTOL, Maine — Repair work is officially underway on the Bell House at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse in Bristol after it waslargely destroyed in a storm in January, and crews are working around a very vocal family of birds. Waves at Pemaquid Point were breaking over 20 feet and caused...
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