Lobster boats at full steam. Photo courtesy of Jon Ancker. The Maine Lobster Boat Races Schedule for 2020 follows the format of previous years, with the Boothbay, Rockland and Bass Harbor boat races taking place in June, followed by the Moosabec Reach, Stonington, Friendship and Harpswell boat races in July and concluding with the Winter Harbor, Long Island, Portland and Pemaquid races in August. Below are details of the 2020 lobster boat racing schedule, along with tips on the best viewing locations for each race and information on the harbors in which the races take place. Each boat race ..read more

The Winter Harbor Lobster Festival. Each summer and fall, Maine residents and visitors enjoy a variety of lobster festivals and coastal celebrations. Many of these festivals celebrate fishermen and the fruits of coastal Maine, from lobsters to clams and oysters. Some events, like the Maine Lobster Festival, are big commercial affairs and attract visitors from around the world. Other events, like Friendship Day and the Frenchboro Lobster Festival, are small town celebrations attended by the local community and people in the know. The details of many of Maine’s lobster, oyster and other coastal ..read more

Photo courtesy of the Eastport 4th of July website. Eastport’s 4th of July celebration, which regularly gets voted as one of the best in Maine, stretches over several days and includes a codfish relay race, blueberry pie eating contest, water sports and  a fantastic fireworks display over the harbor. Here are highlights of the Eastport 4th of July schedule for 2019. Eastport 4th of July Schedule 2019 Monday, July 1st – Canada Day 10:00am – Opening of Craft Fair and Vendors 1:00 – 1:30pm – Frisbee and libo competitions in Library Park. 3:00pm – Bike races from the boat ..read more

Cutler Crate Races. Photo courtesy of Laurie Cates. The Cutler 4th of July schedule for 2019 has been published. Another year of fantastic Downeast Maine celebrations are in order. Here are details of the 2019 Cutler 4th schedule. Cutler 4th of July Schedule 2019 Thursday, July 4th 8:00 a.m. – The Cutler Harbor 5K Road Race. While only 5K, this running race will get your heart racing and your thighs burning as it includes three formidable hills, including a hill in the last mile called ‘the mountain.’ Once cresting this final hill however you are rewarded with a view of Cutler Harbor, cool o ..read more

Lobster boats at full steam. Photo courtesy of Jon Ancker. The official 2019 Maine Lobster Boat Races Schedule has been confirmed.  Below are details of the racing schedule,  along with details of the best viewing locations for each race and information on the harbors in which the races take place.  Each boat race starts at 10am unless otherwise noted.  Enjoy! The Maine lobster boat races schedule 2019   June 15th – The Boothbay Harbor Lobster Boat Races. These races are best viewed via boat. For information on the fishing village of Boothbay Harbor, including ..read more

Boothbay Harbor Maine- an authentic lobster fishing harbor. Boothbay Harbor Maine is a wonderful seaside town to visit if you want to get out on the water and experience the coast of Maine by boat. While I wouldn’t rank it as one of the most quaint lobster fishing villages in the state,  Boothbay offers an unrivalled array of coastal tours, boat charters, day cruises, ferry services and lobster fishing trips. The town has been referred to as the boating capital of New England, with over 25 daily boat excursions from its harbor. Things to do in Boothbay Harbor I highly recommend visitin ..read more

The bounty of New England, in the form of a clambake. Photo courtesy of Holly McCann. If you are looking for an authentic, historic lobster experience in Southern Maine, try a Cabbage Island Clambake. Cabbage Island Clambakes offer traditional New England Clambakes on an island off the coast of Boothbay. The Cabbage Island clambake experience starts at about noon when visitors board the Benny Alice and go on a scenic boat ride of the area, passing by lighthouses, sailboats and working lobster boats on the way to Cabbage Island.   Upon arrival at the five and a half ..read more

The Price of Lobster in Maine supermarkets this summer   What is the price of lobster in Maine this August?  We are moving into the peak of the Maine lobster season, and lobster prices are usually a bit lower than previous months due to the influx of new shell lobsters. So how much does it cost for a lobster in Maine this August?  The boat price of new shell lobster is currently $2.50 in Cutler where my family fish, which is in line with the price of lobster in August last year.   It’s important to note that Maine lobster prices at the dock (which fishermen refer to ..read more

Luscious lobster scrambled eggs – the best lobster breakfast recipe. If you want to serve lobster for breakfast or brunch, look no further than this lobster scrambled eggs recipe. Eating lobster at breakfast might sound indulgent but it’s actually a healthy way to start the day, given that lobster is high in protein yet low in fat and cholesterol.  I have experimented with and sampled a variety of lobster and egg recipes through the years – from lobster omelettes to lobster eggs Benedict – and lobster scrambled eggs is by far my favorite lobster breakfast recipe. The soft, creamy ..read more

Lobster boats at full steam. Photo courtesy of Jon Ancker. One of the most classic small town 4th of July celebrations in Maine takes place in Jonesport Beals.  Known as Moosabec Summerfest, the Independence Day celebrations stretch over several days and include lobster crate races, a lobster dinner, a grand parade, fireworks and the famous Moosabec lobster boat races. The official Moosabec Summerfest schedule for 2018 is available for sale in a printed ad book (an important fundraiser for the community) and can be purchased in various locations around Jonesport, including Hamilton Mar ..read more