The Maine Coaster · October 8, 2026

    Harvest time

    Reap the rewards of the season
    The Maine Coaster
    The Maine Coaster
    The weekly guide from Maine Coast Life

    As you plan your long weekend, make time to get outside while it's still warm and the fall colors are popping.

    An ideal option is the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, which will close for the season in another 10 days or so. Find out how the Gardens can provide a feast for all your senses here. And learn about the five Guardians of the Seeds here. (Spoiler — they're giant trolls!)

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    When it gets chilly in the evenings, head into a warm local venue and catch some live entertainment. Below are some upcoming highlights; see the full calendar for more local and regional happenings.

    UPCOMING EVENTS

    The Black Keys
    Music

    The Black Keys

    Sunday, October 11 · 7:30 PM · Thompson's Point

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    This Weekend in Portland

    Brooke Blanche, Dusty Buckets, and Nolle Bond
    Music
    Brooke Blanche, Dusty Buckets, and Nolle Bond

    Friday, October 9 · 6:30 PM · Lenny's Pub

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    Stephen Lynch: The Me Tour
    Music
    Stephen Lynch: The Me Tour

    Saturday, October 10 · 8 PM · Aura

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    Bobcat Goldthwait
    Comedy
    Bobcat Goldthwait

    Sunday, October 11 · 6 PM · Empire Comedy Club

    Get Tickets →

    Featured Stories

    The four forgotten senses of the Botanical Gardens The four forgotten senses of the Botanical Gardens

    Social media commands the eyes. But spots like Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are worth traveling to for the other four…

    The five Guardians of the Seeds at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens The five Guardians of the Seeds at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

    Five massive troll sculptures built from recycled wood by a Danish artist are hiding in plain sight at Coastal Maine Bot…

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