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Boothbay Harbor Essential Info
Overview
Boothbay Harbor is a city in Maine.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Apr-Sep
Current Time
Current Weather
43 °F
Mostly Clear
Fun Facts
- In 1889, Boothbay Harbor was set off from Boothbay and incorporated as the town of Boothbay Harbor after a dispute over who would pay for fire hydrants on Commercial Street.
- By the late 1880s, Boothbay Harbor had a fishery and fish oil company, an ice company, two marine railways, a fertilizer manufacturer, and a factory for canning lobsters.
- Boothbay Harbor has been referred to as the Boating Capital of New England. With over 25 daily boat excursions leaving right from the bustling harbor.
- On March 3, 1821, Congress appropriated $10,500 for three lighthouses on the Maine coast, one of them on Burnt Island at the west side of the entrance to Boothbay Harbor.
Popular Foods
- Boiled Maine Lobster
- Lobster Breakfast Pizza
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