This evening grosbeak was photographed in northern Minnesota. Note the large bill and bright yellow body. Photo courtesy of Lauri Shaull, wikimedia commons
A Bird's Tale
What are Evening Grosbeaks Hiding?
Sometimes we birders can be lulled into thinking that once we’ve figured out that the yellow bird on the backyard feeder is an evening grosbeak, not an American goldfinch, we know everything we’ll ever know about the evening grosbeak. But what if that evening…
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Over 2,500 people attend 2-day Fall Foliage Festival
“I think I’m done,” said Elaine Fossett Rittershaus, longtime summer resident of Sprucewold and columnist for this newspaper, as she and her family, toting purchases, made their way past some of the 80 vendors at the 57th annual Fall Foliage Festival at the…
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Burnt Island
It has been a while since I set foot on Burnt Island. The last time I visited was the 200th anniversary of Burnt Island Light, one of the oldest lighthouses on the Maine coast, in November of 2021. There were fireworks and a significant gathering across the bay…
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A perfect day for a party and to say thanks
Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation could not have picked a more beautiful day for its second annual Fishermen’s Appreciation Party. On Sunday, Oct. 5, over 150 people gathered at the Eastside Waterfront Park to enjoy food and drinks (thanks to Ralph Smith…
Chris and Friend
Legion yard sale proceeds total $3,066
Juli Haugen was driving along Route 27 from Brunswick Saturday morning to visit her mother when she saw a sign. It was for the Boothbay American Legion Yard Sale on Boothbay Common from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., so she delayed her planned visit.  During her unplanned…

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Ruth M. Davenport

Ruth M. Davenport

Ruth Marie Davenport, a spirited soul who was…
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Martin Thibault

Martin Thibault

Martin Thibault of Southport, Maine died June 26…
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Susan D. Foss

Susan D. Foss

Susan Diane (Rainey) Foss passed peacefully into…
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Megan Nicole Kilbreth

Megan N. Kilbreth

Megan’s life began on June 14, 1989, born to…
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Christina K. Main

On Sept. 26, 2025…
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Dennis E. Soule

Dennis E. Soule

Dennis E. Soule, 81, of Wiscasset, passed away…
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BRHS celebrates Homecoming 2025, seniors dominate
Homecoming 2025
BHRCC Awards Night celebrates community
BHCC held its annual award nights Oct. 1 to celebrate notable businesses, organizations and individuals in the community. Pictured: Boothbay Railway Village Museum Board President Caleb Hodgon and VP Holly Stover. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

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The dark night of the American soul

Dear Editor:

Almost daily there is another news story of ICE’s illegal raids…
Voices of Hope Oct. 19

Voices of Hope a free program of music and readings not political or religious, will be presented at 3 p.m. Oct. 19…
Letter to the editor
Fire and ICE across America

Dear Editor:

Mayors, governors, have no love for their cities, the law. They brag…
Seahawks shine at final regular-season XC meet
Maddie Andreasen, right, led the Seahawk girls at their Oct. 10 meet, the last of the regular season. Courtesy of Michael Gaffney

The Boothbay Region High School cross country team finished strong at their…
New season of arts films at Harbor Theater
February’s Arts on Film offering: The True Story of Tamara De Lempicka & The Art of Survival © 2024 TAMARA DE LEMPICKA ESTATE, LLC / ADAGP, PARIS / ARS, NY. Courtesy of the venue

Come revel in six remarkable films celebrating arts from painting to opera from the…
American Legion Post 36
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I have to admit a little prejudice when thinking about writing this article.  As a retired Navy…
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Hughes and Carson at the Great Yorkshire Showground, a scene from the final film of the Downton Abbey' saga. Courtesy of the venue

Met Live in HD: "La Sonnambula" - (Bellini; 3 hours, 15 minutes – one…
Meghan Rice joins Edgecomb Eddy School
Meghan Rice, 3rd grade teacher at Edgecomb Eddy School. Courtesy photo

This September was a homecoming of sorts for Meghan (Smith) Rice, who joined the staff…
Ocean On Tap event this Thursday
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The next Ocean on Tap is Thursday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. at Footbridge Brewery, 25 Granary Way, in Boothbay Harbor…
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June Squibb stars in "Eleanor the Great."

"The Roses" -  (R; 1 hour, 45 minutes) - A reimagining the darkly comic 1989 classic…
Two Spoons: On Eating in Midcoast Maine
Becoming Treats — The Story of a Bohemian Baker
Sweets on the table at Treats Bakery in Wiscasset. Photograph courtesy of Stacy Linehan

There’s a ribbon of warm light at closing time that catches the long harvest table through the…
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'Murdering the Mob' cast announced
These Midcoast Maine actors will be bringing the mobsters, molls, barmaids and cops of "Murdering the Mob" to life. Show to open in November. Waldo Theatre photo

The Waldo Theatre in Waldoboro has announced the cast of its upcoming community theatre production…
BRHS field hockey
Seahawks, Cougars battle to double OT tie
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Dirigo Cougar goalie Keira Reny made 20 saves against the Boothbay Region Seahawks, several in…
AARP scam alert: Aspen Institute Fraud Task Force
Shawn Lewin, AARP Maine member

Fraud today is largely run by sophisticated, large-scale operations led by…
Maine Arts Commission
Statewide 'Arts in Health' roundtables announced
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Augusta, ME — The Maine Arts Commission, in collaboration with the Cultural…
Heartwood to host adult audtions
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Heartwood Regional Theater Company will hold season auditions on Thursday, Nov. 6 in the Poe Theater at…
Internet and fraud scam workshop Oct. 17 at Patten Free Library
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Patten Free Library, Age-Friendly Communities of the Lower Kennebec, and…
BRHS field hockey
Seahawks game at Hall-Dale rescheduled
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Boothbay Region High School Athletic Director Allan Crocker announced Friday that the field hockey…
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K9 Storm, Game Warden Chad Robertson find missing Edgecomb man
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K9 Storm and Game Warden Chad Robertson located a missing elderly…
Maine Art Gallery season ends Oct. 18
"Dusk" - oil on linen by Janet Ledoux at Maine Art Gallery, Wiscasset, ME

Saturday, Oct. 18 marks the last day of a vibrant season for the Maine Art Gallery (MAG).…
Southport selectmen send donation criteria to Kennebec nonprofit
Southport town office

Southport selectmen receive several requests for municipal funding from Midcoast…
The Pumpkin Patch

As I walked along the pumpkin patch 

Searching for the perfect one to snatch 

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Cottage on the Lake

As I walk along the wooded pathway…
Do you know?
Courtesy of Boothbay Region Historical Society

This image was donated to the Boothbay Region Historical Society. Can you help us identify the location by sharing what you…

Police, Fire and Courts

Boothbay Region Lions Club helps fire departments with purchase of EV blankets
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 8 accidents involving deer
Edgecomb Fire Department September report
Accident clarification
UPDATE: Fire destroys Western Avenue home Oct. 4
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Tides

Monday, 10/13
4:54 AM High 9.18`
10:35 AM Low 1.02`
5:08 PM High 10.30`
11:29 PM Low 0.14`
Tuesday, 10/14
6:02 AM High 8.89`
11:44 AM Low 1.33`
6:18 PM High 9.94`
Marine Forecast
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Tides

Monday, 10/13
4:32 AM High 8.64`
10:23 AM Low 0.96`
4:46 PM High 9.70`
11:17 PM Low 0.13`
Tuesday, 10/14
5:40 AM High 8.37`
11:32 AM Low 1.26`
5:56 PM High 9.36`
Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Monday, 10/13
4:31 AM High 9.73`
10:25 AM Low 0.98`
4:44 PM High 10.97`
11:17 PM Low -0.29`
Tuesday, 10/14
5:41 AM High 9.50`
11:34 AM Low 1.24`
5:56 PM High 10.63`
Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Monday, 10/13
4:22 AM High 9.97`
10:21 AM Low 1.23`
4:39 PM High 11.02`
11:10 PM Low 0.22`
Tuesday, 10/14
5:30 AM High 9.62`
11:30 AM Low 1.53`
5:50 PM High 10.61`
Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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SMWRC partners with Boothbay V.E.T.S. build floating docks for Maine Marine Patrol
Overnight ramp closures in Brunswick, Oct. 8
Veggies to Table crew in harvest mode
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Basic and Advanced Erosion Control Practices Certification course Nov. 6 in Wiscasset

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