After much shoveling, nailing and adjusting, the Boothbay Region Student Aid Fund's new sign is installed on the high school lawn Feb. 4. Pictured: Sarah Baldwin, Chip Schwehm, Zander Blake, Nathan Percival, Harry Hinkley, Abby Orchard, Hildy Johnson, Chris Liberti and Preston Giles. Not pictured: Brandon Seigars, Mathew Jackson, Spencer Wood and Cameron Lewis.

BRHS students 'sign up' to help aid fund

If you’ve ever driven by Boothbay Region High School (BRHS), you may have noticed the annual appearance of a wooden lighthouse on the lawn. It's the campaign sign for Boothbay Region Student Aid Fund (BRSAF), which is celebrating 61 years of financially…

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Bristol Marine

If you were to take a stroll (safely accompanied by shipyard staff) around the historic Boothbay Harbor Bristol Marine property, you would be amazed by the amount of activity at every turn. Presently, a full speed ahead repair project is under way on the main…

Collecting derelict lobster traps in the Boothbay Region. Courtesy Devyn Campbell

Ghost (gear) hunting

There are "monsters" off the Maine coast. Hidden beneath the waves, they lurch along the seafloor, snag commercial gear, pollute the water, and hinder fishing. Good mariners know to steer clear. That is, unless you’re looking for them. …

The Boothbay Region Water District makes a splash in Washington, D.C., winning bronze at the Great American Water Taste Test. Pictured: Aaron Durgan, General Manager Weston Alley and John Orne. Courtesy of the Maine Rural Water Association.

Greatness comes from the tap

It’s official! The Boothbay region has one of the best-tasting water sources in the nation. Boothbay Region Water District (BRWD) tied for third place Feb. 4 at National Rural Water Association (NRWA)’s 27th annual Great…

Seahawks overtake Ramblers 48-43

Sophomore point guard Peyton Barter fueled a Senior Night comeback through his scoring, defense and assists as the Seahawks went on to defeat the visiting Winthrop Ramblers, 48-43, Monday, Feb. 2. Barter scored 10 of his team-high 18 points in the fourth quarter…

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BRTV to broadcast girls tournament game Feb. 16

Channel 7, BRTV will be broadcasting the BRHS girls tournament game vs. Buckfield in…

Coastal Rivers enhances visitor access at La Verna Preserve

The iconic rocky shoreline at La Verna Preserve in Bristol. Coastal Rivers aims to make it easier and safer to park at the popular hiking area. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust announces major improvements to La…

News and notes from the Community Center

Hey Cookies! It's back ... our world-famous Cookie Walk will be sweetening up the Center on Friday, Feb…

Boothbay Harbor talks road safety, signage

Roger Matthews speaks to the Boothbay Harbor Selectboard Feb. 9 about active transportation initiatives in the community. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

Efforts to create safer options for walkers and bicyclists are gaining traction in Boothbay Harbor. Feb.…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 4 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 270 calls for service for the period…

Two on URI dean’s list

The University of Rhode Island has announced that Kari Blake of Boothbay and Hannah Abello of Edgecomb have…

Currier named to Bryant University president’s list

Lydia Currier, a 2025 Boothbay Region High School graduate, was recently named to the…

Edgecomb budget, school committees disagree on meeting time

Two Edgecomb committees are at odds over a meeting time to discuss this year's budget…

2026 Windjammer Days

Andy Benedict: A Navy photographer

Andy Benedict in the Navy. Courtesy photo

As Boothbay Harbor prepares to celebrate the 64th annual Windjammer Days, this year’s…

Edgecomb selectmen considering moving from elected to appointed town officers

Several neighboring towns have changed from elected town officers to…

The First serves Community Lunch

Community Lunch on Feb. 9 was hosted by The First. Adam Climo and crew went with a Hawaiian theme serving…

Coastal Rivers to host Valentine’s week winter bonfire at Round Top Farm

Coastal Rivers invites community members to enjoy a brush pile bonfire and sledding at Round Top Farm on Feb. 12. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust invites …

The Register likes ‘Some Like it Hot’

This month, we take a look at the romantic comedy classic "Some Like it Hot."

Take Two is a series from reporters (and movie buffs) Fritz Freudenberger and Isabelle Curtis to…

Letter to the editor

It was all part of the plan

Dear Editor:

The center of the Industrial Revolution was Great Britain, (around 1760). Key, rapid…

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Weak as water

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Maine and Washington Republicans are irresponsible and impotent.

My grandmother was an…

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Trump’s sandbox

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In his sandbox sits our madman president. In it, he has miniatures of all the…

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Truth or lies?

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What is true? What is false? We were created by a loving God! Evolution, big bang…

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Tolerating the intolerable

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Most Americans grew up with the expectation that we could resolve our issues through…

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Trickle-down amnesia

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Though we grew up in similar circumstances — in the Northeast during the 1950s; in traditional…

'Dreams of Gardens' at Edgecomb Eddy School

Sarah Currier, fourth grade teacher at Edgecomb Eddy School, recently gathered together an…

Frank 106.9 FM to broadcast high school tournament basketball

106.9 FRANK FM, WBQX will broadcast local high school tournament…

Press release

Senator Reny announces re-election bid for District 13

Senator Cameron Reny, currently serving her second term in the Maine State…

Warm hearts this Valentine’s with 'When Harry Met Sally'

Lincoln Theater screens "When Harry Met Sally" for Valentine's everywhere at 7 p.m. Feb. 14. Courtesy of Warner Bros

If winter has you worn down by snowbanks and subzero days, Lincoln Theater…

Edgecomb Fire Department January report

January was a busy month for the Edgecomb Fire Department. We responded to 15 calls in January…

Tides

Wednesday, 02/11
6:19 AM	High	8.60`
12:44 PM	Low	1.47`
7:10 PM	High	7.43`

Thursday, 02/12
12:46 AM	Low	2.23`
7:19 AM	High	8.68`
1:46 PM	Low	1.31`
8:09 PM	High	7.58`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Wednesday, 02/11
5:57 AM	High	8.10`
12:32 PM	Low	1.39`
6:48 PM	High	7.00`

Thursday, 02/12
12:34 AM	Low	2.10`
6:57 AM	High	8.17`
1:34 PM	Low	1.23`
7:47 PM	High	7.14`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 02/11
5:59 AM	High	9.28`
12:25 PM	Low	1.53`
6:45 PM	High	8.13`

Thursday, 02/12
12:30 AM	Low	2.33`
6:56 AM	High	9.35`
1:23 PM	Low	1.40`
7:42 PM	High	8.21`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 02/11
5:51 AM	High	9.29`
12:20 PM	Low	1.66`
6:36 PM	High	8.19`

Thursday, 02/12
12:30 AM	Low	2.43`
6:50 AM	High	9.36`
1:18 PM	Low	1.49`
7:34 PM	High	8.33`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Blue Café Book Release and Performance featuring Peter Gallway and his book, "Hardtail Strat - Guitars, Heroin, Songs, and Stories"

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Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine

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Buy a bouquet & help Meals on Wheels serve a meal!

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Baby Back Ribs & All You Can Eat Haddock Thursday open 11-5

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Blue Café Book Release and Performance featuring Peter Gallway and his book, "Hardtail Strat - Guitars, Heroin, Songs, and Stories"

Camden Opera House

Sunday Breakfast at Brady's

Brady’s

Blue Café performance by local jazz pianist Myles Kelley

Camden Opera House

Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine

Evergreen Home Performance

Brady's to host all day Super Bowl Event and open for the BIG GAME!

Brady’s

Buy a bouquet & help Meals on Wheels serve a meal!

MCH Making Community Happen

Winter Supper Series at Southport General Store

Southport General Store & Barn

Baby Back Ribs & All You Can Eat Haddock Thursday open 11-5

Brady’s

Upcoming Events

Blue Café performance by local jazz pianist Myles Kelley

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - 07:30 pm to8:30 pm

Boothbay Region Food Pantry

Friday, February 13, 2026 - 11:00 am to1:00 pm

WW&F Railway Jan & Feb snow trains

Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 10:00 am

WW&F Railway Jan & Feb snow trains

Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 10:00 am

WW&F Railway Jan & Feb snow trains

Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 10:00 am

Pat Colwell & the Soul Sensations

Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 07:30 pm

Valentines Day Bash with The Sugar Snaps

Saturday, February 14, 2026 - 08:00 pm to10:00 pm

Community Lunch at Brady's

Monday, November 3, 0025 - 11:30 am to1:00 pm

Mah Jongg winter hours

Monday, February 16, 2026 - 03:00 pm to5:30 pm

Alzheimers Disease Support Group - In Person

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 03:00 pm to4:00 pm

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