63rd annual Windjammer Days honors U.S. Coast Guard

The 2025 Windjammer Days will shine a spotlight on the dedicated individuals who have served, are serving, or are preparing to serve in one of the most respected branches of the U.S. military: the Coast Guard. From active-duty members and retired veterans to the…

A most egg-cellent Eggstravaganza!

Classic and new children's song soundwaves wafted in the air as families arrived for the Easter EGGstravaganza at the Boothbay Fire Station April 19. Many children arrived in bunny ears (as did emcee Darrell Gudroe) keeping a firm hold on their baskets, bags…

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Martha

Martha Landry lives on Commercial Street in Boothbay Harbor, next door to the house she grew up in. She used to walk through Sample's Shipyard regularly. As far as I know she did not sneak cigarettes or hang out with workers at the yard. However, I did not…

63rd annual Windjammer Days honors U.S. Coast Guard

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Elementary schoolers flex their storytelling chops at BHML's writing exploration club. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Fostering the writers of tomorrow with BHML

From undersea helpers cleaning up pollution to mean rich girls making everyone’s lives worse, there was a diverse array of characters taking shape at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s (BHML) inaugural kid’s writing club for second through sixth graders. “…

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Graveside service for Tony Dickinson

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Ronald Handfield

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David W. Wilson

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Terrie A. Dodge

Terrie A.…

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Irving J. “IJ” Pinkham

With heavy hearts, the family of…

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Committal service for Robert G. Splaine

A committal service for Robert G.…

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Tidepool event helps kids 'shellebrate' ocean life

Over 50 people came to explore tidepools April 15 during an event hosted by Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and the Boothbay Sea and Science Center. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

BRES middle schoolers 'make it work' at annual Trashion Show

Polly Nadeau-Miller and her team interact with a young voter at BRES's 2nd annual Trashion Show. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

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We, the people

Dear Editor:

People need to read our Constitution!

Our forefathers wanted to keep government small and…

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Bad idea

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The rally held on the Boothbay Common on Saturday, April 19 was a bad idea.

It's one thing to…

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Maine absentee voting

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I am writing to urge voters to become more informed on the upcoming November referendum on…

13th Maine Pottery Tour May 3 and 4

The first weekend in May is pottery weekend in Maine! The annual Maine Pottery Tour, set for…

This week at Lincoln Theater

"Bob Trevino Likes It" opens at Lincoln Theater Friday, May 2. Courtesy of the venue

"The Penguin Lessons" - (PG-13; 1 hour, 50 minutes) - Inspired by the true story of a…

Oakes hired as new Regional EMA director

There is a new regional emergency management agency director. John Oakes of Wiscasset recently…

'He has risen!'

Easter Sunday started early for two dozen people in Bayville. Boothbay Region Christian Fellowship hosted a surnrise…

Lincoln Theater

Local author presents Oscar-winning musical ‘The Harvey Girls’

April 30 | 5–7 p.m. | Railway Village Museum Old Town Hall

Free Boothbay screening, discussion on substance use disorder

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Robert Jon & The Wreck at The Waldo

Robert Jon & the Wreck take the Waldo stage Aug. 12 - will you be there? Rob Bondurant Photography

Robert Jon and The Wreck will be performing for the first time at The Waldo on Aug. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in…

Construction trucks have accident on Route 27

Two construction trucks had an accident April 25 on Route 27, near Adams Pond. Boothbay Fire…

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Maine author C.W. Wells spins coastal chaos and comedy in ‘Lobster Trap’

"Lobster Trap," the fourth novel by C.W. Wells. Courtesy of the author

Maine author C.W. Wells of Southport is back with “Lobster Trap,” a…

Boothbay/Wiscasset girls track and field posts second place finish

It was a bright start for the Boothbay/Wiscasset girls track and…

Voters approve $1.6M bond for school repairs

In an April 24 referendum, voters from the Boothbay region approved allowing the…

Maine Art Gallery

Whimsical works by Andre Benoit and humorist Tim Sample

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Presidential/Trump Trivia and Pizza Night

The Maine Republican Assembly (MERA) will be hosting a Presidential/Trump Trivia and…

Boothbay/Wiscasset boys finish third in opening MVC meet

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Maine home sales and prices drop in March

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The intersection of domestic abuse, healthcare, and law enforcement

Domestic abuse is one of the most difficult challenges facing our…

Damariscotta Green: where conservation and recreation will mindfully meet and overlap

Concept plan for Damariscotta Green. Courtesy of Shannon Parker

The concept behind the proposed Damariscotta…

Common respiratory ailments

With so much riding on a healthy respiratory system, it can help to learn about some of the more common conditions that can affect it.

Oxygen is essential to life. The respiratory system works tirelessly to provide fresh oxygen to the…

Edgecomb resident complains about US Route 1 solar farm

An abutter to Edgecomb Solar Farm, LLC along Route One complained April 17…

BRHS boys tennis match postponed

Allan Crocker, athletic director at Boothbay Region High School, announced this morning that the boys…

BRHS boys tennis

Seahawks open season with a 5-0 win over Hall-Dale

The Boothbay Region High School boys tennis team shut out the Hall-Dale Bulldogs, 5-0 in…

Tides

Monday, 05/05
6:28 AM	High	9.43`
12:43 PM	Low	0.69`
7:17 PM	High	8.84`

Tuesday, 05/06
1:08 AM	Low	1.63`
7:33 AM	High	9.15`
1:44 PM	Low	0.89`
8:15 PM	High	9.00`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Monday, 05/05
6:06 AM	High	8.88`
12:31 PM	Low	0.65`
6:55 PM	High	8.33`

Tuesday, 05/06
12:56 AM	Low	1.53`
7:11 AM	High	8.62`
1:32 PM	Low	0.84`
7:53 PM	High	8.48`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Monday, 05/05
6:07 AM	High	10.20`
12:31 PM	Low	0.33`
6:54 PM	High	9.48`

Tuesday, 05/06
12:54 AM	Low	1.44`
7:10 AM	High	9.93`
1:29 PM	Low	0.55`
7:50 PM	High	9.61`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Monday, 05/05
6:00 AM	High	10.12`
12:23 PM	Low	0.83`
6:46 PM	High	9.55`

Tuesday, 05/06
12:50 AM	Low	1.68`
7:06 AM	High	9.87`
1:23 PM	Low	1.01`
7:44 PM	High	9.69`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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