With a 'reimagined event' in 2020 and low attendance in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, event organizer Jennnifer McDorr expects a higher turnout this year, with face painting, boat cruises, trolley rides, crafts, snacks and more.
The annual event encourages people to simply be nice, with a make-a-friend booth, free hugs from a "lobster," flowers and trolley rides among the offerings.
Chris Timm was elevated from interim to permanent executive director of Maine Maritime Museum and said, with his background in curation and art history, he's excited to expand the museum's programming and exhibits.