School and police officials said the initiative to hand out some 100 ‘body shield bags’ is not in response to any specific safety threat.
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‘Antiques Roadshow’ to air first Maine episode on Monday
The popular PBS show held its first appraisal event in Maine last summer at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay.
With less vibrant colors, fall foliage still draws tourists to Boothbay
Despite a lack of reds and oranges on the trees this weekend, Boothbay’s Fall Foliage Festival still saw plenty of visitors.
East Boothbay’s Bigelow Laboratory kicks off Café Sci program July 16
New for 2025, talks in the four-week series will be held on Wednesdays, virtually or in-person in the new Harold Alfond Center.
Bigelow Laboratory in East Boothbay to host open house for all ages
After a break in 2024, Bigelow Laboratory’s annual Open House is back from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 11. Visitors of all ages are invited to visit the institute’s East Boothbay campus at 60 Bigelow Drive to meet researchers and engage in a day of fun science activities. The staff looks forward to […]
Boothbay Summer Theater presents play about artist Mark Rothko
Boothbay Summer Theater — the summer iteration of Snowlion Repertory Theater — will present “Red” by John Logan at the Railway Village Town Hall in Boothbay for six performances, June 27 through July 6, during Windjammer Days and the July 4 celebrations in the region. “Red” is the compelling account of a giant of the […]
‘Antiques Roadshow’ finally makes it to Maine
About 65 appraisers were at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay to assess items for the popular PBS show’s 30th season — and its first visit to the state.
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens opens for 2025 season
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay opened its gates for the season on May 1, inviting visitors of all ages to escape and prioritize their physical and mental health. “At this time of uncertainty, we reaffirm our promise to provide a safe space for all,” President and CEO Gretchen Ostherr said in a prepared relase. […]
Culinary festival serves up Maine flavors in Augusta
The two-day event introduced visitors to dozens of farmers and vendors from across the state.
FBI agents visit Boothbay transfer station
The bureau says it was not a raid and that agents were ‘conducting routine law enforcement activity.’