Maine State Museum’s Malaga Island, Fragmented Lives

Exhibition Nears Conclusion

Free Museum Admission on the Exhibition’s Last Day, Saturday, May 25

The Maine State Museum’s exhibition, Malaga Island, Fragmented Lives, will be closing on Saturday, May 25, 2013.  To mark the exhibit’s conclusion, the museum will offer free admission to all visitors on the exhibit’s last day, when the museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  

This marks the centennial of the State of Maine’s eviction of the island’s poor, mixed-race community in 1912.  The exhibition features archaeological artifacts, historical photographs, and documents describing the small community.  Included too is information about the sometimes chilling details of the eviction itself and the ways it was bolstered by social, pseudoscience, and economic claims of the day. 

“The tragic subject matter of Malaga Island, Fragmented Lives distinguishes this exhibition from any other that the Maine State Museum has developed,” notes Museum Director Bernard Fishman.  “I hope that all interested people will take advantage of a final opportunity to see it.  It will continue in different formats in the new publication and on the museum’s website, but those media cannot substitute for the power of the exhibition environment and the unique way that it conveys the Malaga Island story.”

The next exhibition to open at the Maine State Museum is Maine Voices from the Civil War in commemoration of the Civil War’s 150^th anniversary.  That exhibit opens on June 29, 2013.

The Maine State Museum, located at 230 State Street in Augusta, is open from Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  For more information, contact the Maine State Museum at (207) 287-2301 or visit the museum’s website: www.mainestatemuseum.org.

The Flagship Inn in Boothbay Harbor, ME has joined with the Maine InnKeepers Association to raise money for the Charity, Habitat for Humanity.  That means great deals for our guests. Stay with us any day, now thru May 15th, and bring cash or write a check in the amount of $35.00 for Hospitality for Humanity. You then pay only $39.50 per night for the rest of your stay, up to five nights. (not valid with family suites) 

 Join us in donating to this very worth while charity, and enjoy an inexpensive vacation with family or friends.

  

The Flagship Inn employees have also decorated bird houses that are being sold in the lobby.  All proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity. 

40th Fishermen’s Festival - April 26, 27 and 28, 2013

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Can you tell a mighty tale?

The 40^th annual Fishermen’s Festival is looking for seaworthy storytellers.

Drop anchor at Mine Oyster in Boothbay Harbor
for Tall Tales
Sunday, April 28 at 3 p.m.
For drinks, tales and prizes. 21+

Every storyteller has a chance to win a prize
Dinners for two at local restaurants, gift certificates and more!

Event sponsors:
www.boothbayregister.com and www.wiscassetnewspaper.com

Plus, Boothbay Craft Brewery will unveil its newest brew for $5/glass.

For more info, call Ryan or Nicole at 633-4620

Schedule of Events

Times are Approximate and Events Subject To Change

Pot Buoy Decorating: By age groups: Young Children and Adults. Stop by The First, pick up your plain pot buoy, decorate it and drop it back off at the First in Boothbay Harbor. You’ll need to use your own supplies for the decorating. Buoys will be judged by the community downtown all weekend. Prizes awarded for different age groups. (Pot Buoys are $5.00). This year we will hold a live auction for the Pot Buoys just before the Tug of War to raise money for the Fisherman’s Memorial.   

FRIDAY, APRIL 26th
MR. C’S FOOD & Spirit will have a pre pageant menu with a choice of Fried or Baked Haddock, Bake Stuffed Chicken Breast with wine sauce, Char grilled 8 oz Rib Eye Steak (above served with choice of side or mixed green salad or Spaghetti Marinara with meatballs, vegetable Primavera with pasta ) served with mixed green salad.  Mr. C’s will also have their regular menu as well all weekend.  A percentage of the proceeds will be being donated back to Fisherman’s Festival.   

7PM     Shrimp Princess Pageant  Boothbay Region High School. Young ladies between the ages of 9 and 12 participate and show us their fine talents. Admission $5.00 adults and $2.00 children under 12. Tickets on sale at the door. Benefits the Fishermen’s Memorial Fund. 50/50 raffle with the winner announced during the pageant. Contact Brenda Blackman 633-6280 or 633-5149.

9:00P.M. to 1:00P.M.- Jehovah and the Wholly Mackerels @  McSeagull’s 

SATURDAY, APRIL 27th
6AM    Pancake Breakfast Boothbay Region Lions Club hall, Lakeview Road, West Boothbay Harbor. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, home fries. Tickets sold at the door.

7:30AM  Coffee and Doughnuts  On sale at the Waterfront during morning events by Project Graduation.

8AM Cod Fish Relay Race  Four person teams of the Boothbay Region High School run a course beginning at the public parking lot (adjacent to Fisherman’s Wharf Inn) dressed in foul weather gear, including hip boots and carrying slippery fish. Contact Kathleen Pearce @ 687-6677. Maximum:  15 persons. 

8 to 12:00 P.M. Events for the children in Fisherman’s Wharf parking lot.  Lots of fun stuff for all ages.  Kids Games, Face Painting, Bouncy House For Kids and other fun things as well.
Jump Roping and Hula Hooping for all ages. Chaired by Sarah Jo Barter.

Immediately Following: Small Fry Cod Fish Relay Race  Boothbay Region Elementary School Students grades 5 thru 8.  Contact – Kathleen Pearce at 687-6677.

Approx. 8:15 – coming back this year: Bait Shoveling Race Contact Ryan Casey at 207-380-3166.

8:45AM  Trap Hauling Competition  Race begins at the town dock, where competing lobster boats tie up. Captain and Sternman race down the ramp, untie their boats and speed toward the string of traps in the inner harbor to haul, bait, and reset their traps, return to the dock, and race up the ramp, trying to turn the fastest time. Contact Mark Carter 633-5762.

9:00-12:00 Click will be doing the Chalk Art on Boothbay House Hill.

9AM-4PM     Arts and Crafts Show The Boothbay Harbor Fire Department, 11 Howard Street. Over 50 crafters participate in this fabulous craft show. Contact Vicki Huskins at 207- 633-2404.

9AM-12PM      Blood Pressure Clinic Courtesy Boothbay Region Ambulance at the Boothbay Harbor Fire Department, 11 Howard Street.

9:45AM  Lobster Crate Running  Participants will demonstrate their agility in running along the tops of the lobster crates strung out between the two town docks.  Contact Brandy Pottle at 633-2045 or 380-5169.  Limit 15 contestants.  

11:15AM     Tug of War competition at the Waterfront. Ten men, women or co-ed teams vie for championships. Lively, spirited competition. Get your teams together to do a business to business challenge. Contact Sarah Barter at 380-7722 or Ashlee Lowery at 633-3913.

Small Fry Tug of War competition immediately following (3rd and 4th graders) Contact Kathleen Pearce at  687-6677. 

10:00 AM Bubble Gum Contest  for the youngsters in the Fisherman’s Wharf Parking Lot.

11:00 to 4:00  Fish Fry at Pier One- Mine Oyster. All proceeds to benefit Fishermen’s Memorial Fund. Fish sandwiches served inside until they are gone.  

1:00-3:00 Oyster Shucking Contest at Mine Oyster (different categories for competition and everyone that enters gets a prize).

12:00P.M. to 3:00P.M. in the raw bar of Mine Oyster- Three oysters paired with tastes of great wines.

1:00-9:00 Geary’s Draft Beer specials at all events at Mine Oyster and Mcseagull’s, dinner & drinks @ McSeagull’s.  Come on over and enjoy the food. A percentage of the proceeds with be donated back to Fisherman’s Memorial.  

2:00-5:00 Entertainment at Robinson's Wharf. School Street Band. Part of the proceeds from our Buckets of Beer & Draft Specials during this time will be donated to the Fishermen's Memorial Fund.

5PM     Church Supper  Congregational Church, Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor. Two seatings: 5pm and 6pm.   Fabulous home cooking with great desserts.  633-4757.

9:00 to 1:00P.M. on Saturday Night at Mine Oyster-The Jason Spooner Band. 

9:00 to 1:00p.m. on Saturday Night at McSeagull’s- Jehovah and the Wholly Mackerels.  

SUNDAY, April 28th
BLOODY MARY MORNING at Mine Oyster hosted by Waldo Stone Farm, try drink specials including lobster Martinis and Geary’s Beer specials all day.  OPENS AT 9:00 a.m.

12PM  Burnt Island Lighthouse Tour.  Board the Novelty at Pier 8.  Scenic cruise to Burnt Island to spend an hour touring the island and lighthouse buildings.  The coordinator will talk about the lighthouse’s history and significance to our region. 

Maine State Museum Presents

April School Vacation Family Activities

Stay in Boothbay Harbor at the Flagship Inn for your April school vacation week, and visit the Maine State Museum in Augusta offers activities for the whole family to enjoy.  These opportunities for hands-on exploration and family fun are suitable for all ages and are free with the price of museum admission.

When:        Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday

         April 16-19, 2013       

Where:        Maine State Museum, Augusta

What:         April School Vacation Family Activities:

Museum Gallery Programs:

Tuesday, April 16

                             11:00 AM       Made In Maine – an Interactive Tour 

                             1:00 PM           Birds, Birds, Birds!

                             2:00-4:00 PM   History Touch Cart

                   Wednesday, April 17

                             11:00 AM   Made In Maine – An Interactive Tour

                             1:00 PM      Maine's Golden Age of Granite Quarrying

                             2:30 PM      Logging Camps, River Drives, and Sawmills

Thursday, April 18

                             11:00 AM        Ice Harvesting on the Kennebec 

                             1:00 PM           Relief Rubbings

                             2:00-4:00 PM   History Touch Cart

 Friday, April 19

                             10:00-12:00    At Home In Maine Attic Games

                             1:00 PM          Relief Rubbings 

The Maine Maritime Museum in Bath is offering the Shaker Box Workshop next week; April 10-11, 5 to 8pm.  The museum is only 30 minutes away from The Flagship Inn. The Boatshop's most popular workshop will be offered for the first time in spring in two 3-hour evening sessions, April 10 and 11, 5 to 8 p.m. Participants are always amazed at the beauty of their finished pieces. These beautiful boxes make thoughtful Mother's Day, birthday or anniversary gifts or an elegant and practical addition to your home. As many as three boxes are built, each made of cherry and cedar with copper tacks. No woodworking experience is needed and all materials are provided. Students age 8 to 15 can attend when accompanied by an adult. Limited class size. This workshop often fills up quickly, so don't miss out -register early.

Congratulations to The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Education Center in Boothbay, Maine.  They received Sustainable Energy Association's Zero Net Energy Award for the Bosarge Family Education Center.  The Bosarge Center is a Dominant Feature of the Gardens Main Campus.  Nearly 90,000 guests visited the Gardens in 2012, and many thousand attend the events, programs, exibits and activities in the Education Center's classroom wing.