BRWD wins Maine's Best Tasting Water for the first time during annual conference. Courtesy of Weston Alley.

BRWD crowned Maine's Best Tasting Water

Boothbay Region Water District (BRWD) was declared Maine’s Best Tasting Water during Maine Rural Water Association’s 45th Annual Conference & Trade Show Dec. 11. The competition pitted water districts from across the state against one another other in…

Selectmen advise 'Write your congressman' if you're not getting mail

For over two weeks, certain segments of Boothbay have not received mail delivery which prompted two residents, on Dec. 10, to seek selectboard assistance. Kevin Bowler told selectmen she hasn't received mail for three weeks. Lucien Laurie is also experiencing…

Carla Warren: Most Spectacular - Under the Sea

Gingerbread Spectacular 2025

'Under the Sea' wins Most Spectacular

Here is the list of award winning Gingerbreads in the annual Gingerbread Spectacular at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor: Most Spectacular: Carla Warren: "Under the Sea" Best Traditional Gingerbread House: Katrina Dunsmore: "The Sweet Lil Christmas Inn" Most…

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital Imaging Manager Pam Hepburn, left, and Technologist Cindy Noonan are excited about the addition of state-of-the-art imaging technology in Boothbay Harbor on the St. Andrews campus. Courtesy photo

State-of-the-art imaging technology added at St. Andrews campus

The recent installation of state-of-the-art imaging equipment on the St. Andrews campus marks a significant advancement in the quality of images available at MaineHealth Diagnostic Imaging, located in the MaineHealth Urgent Care building in Boothbay Harbor. The…

Kristen Roberts starts as BRAS chief

Emergency Medical Services Chief Kristen Roberts has been learning all about her new job at Boothbay Region Ambulance Service. For Roberts, 42, of Damariscotta, the first few weeks have been all about becoming accustomed to the nearly three dozen employees, new…

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Treasure Hunt stamping crate. Elaine Jones photo

As the year comes to a close, I would like to share with you the ways…

Whitefield crash claims Alna man

On Dec. 11, at about 11:50 a.m., Lincoln County Communications Center…

Stop the spread of head lice

Some children may be coming home with an unwanted companion this holiday season: lice. It’s a common…

Dental care donated to Maine domestic abuse survivors tops $325k

Finding Our Smiles Dental Advisors Dr. Rob Berube and Dr. David Pier, flanked by other Team Smiles members from left: Patrisha McLean, CEO+Founder of Finding Our Voices, Nicole Larrabee, board member and treasurer, and Mary Kamradt, operations director. Photo by Karen Pier

Maine dentists have donated $325,000 in pro bono…

Coastal Senior College winter term class looks at the American Revolution

Coastal Senior College, serving Lincoln and Knox Counties,…

Adams Pond's usable water level higher than last year

BRWD Natural Resources Program Manager Rebecca Jacobs gives an update to trustees via Zoom. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

The usable water supply in Adams Pond is higher than this time last year, General Manager…

‘100+ Women Who Care’ group has 28 approved local non-profits and counting

Over 250 local women have joined 100+ Women Who Care…

Sample's Shipyard to host Holiday Museum Open House Dec. 11

A Holiday Museum Open House will be…

Novel Jazz winter solstice concert at Skidompha

Novel Jazz to present winter solstice concert Dec. 20. Courtesy of Barney Balch

Novel Jazz is returning to the Skidompha Public Library in Damariscotta on Saturday, Dec.…

Big crowd enjoys Sheepscot Chorus concert

The Sheepscot Chorus held its annual holiday concert in front of a packed church on Sunday,…

A Bird's Tale

The Vulture Who Came to Dinner

This turkey vulture was caught on the security cam at a friend's home in the authors' neighborhood. Courtesy of Jason Hudson

“Is this a turkey vulture?”

That was the question a friend from Gardiner posed to us over…

Executive director at midcoast domestic violence resource center steps down

Rebekah…

Letter to the editor

Terrific Turkey Trot

Dear Editor:

It was a festive atmosphere on Thanksgiving Day when 160 community members…

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Weather we like it or not

Kudos to Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency for helping keep locals informed in the past week with several…

Planning board OKs Glidden Point expansion project

Following a public hearing, the Edgecomb Planning Board approved a permit for 634…

BRHS boys basketball

Seahawks get first win

The Boothbay Region High School boys basketball team got balanced scoring and defeated North Yarmouth Academy,…

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Stay safe and warm

The temperature was in the minus digits when I let the dog out this Tuesday at 6 a.m. Too cold, too early in the…

French scores 39 as Seahawks crush Panthers

Senior co-captain Tatum French had one of the best scoring games of any Boothbay Region High…

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The time has come, the walrus said …

Is it time to ramp up the annual Christmas chores, you know, cookies and goodies and presents and cards? Or…

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Souper

What a wonderfully inspiring community event! The Southport Town Hall was packed with every variety of islander in support…

Early Bird Sale door prize winners

Janson's Clothing, $25 gift card, Riley Sullivan, Natalie Allen, Kelly Camp and Monica Swan.

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Saltwater Artist Gallery

Call to artists for 2026 season

Saltwater Artist Gallery, located just steps from the iconic Pemaquid Lighthouse, invites artists to…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

National Theater's "Life of Pi" screens Dec. 11 and 12 at the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta. Image courtesy of the venue

"Blue Moon" - (R; 1 hour, 40 minutes) - Richard Linklater's Blue Moon tells the story of…

BRGC's holiday fair was a real crowd pleaser

Holiday trees flew out the door during the Boothbay Region Garden Club's (BRGC) annual holiday event - just ask club member Laura Blake. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Shoppers arrived early to Boothbay Region Garden Club's annual holiday event, with several having to park on Emery…

Tides

Saturday, 12/13
6:08 AM	High	9.18`
12:12 PM	Low	1.23`
6:34 PM	High	8.60`

Sunday, 12/14
12:31 AM	Low	1.22`
7:03 AM	High	9.25`
1:14 PM	Low	1.09`
7:34 PM	High	8.40`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Saturday, 12/13
5:46 AM	High	8.65`
12:00 PM	Low	1.16`
6:12 PM	High	8.10`

Sunday, 12/14
12:19 AM	Low	1.15`
6:41 AM	High	8.71`
1:02 PM	Low	1.03`
7:12 PM	High	7.91`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Saturday, 12/13
5:48 AM	High	9.85`
11:57 AM	Low	1.22`
6:10 PM	High	9.37`

Sunday, 12/14
12:17 AM	Low	0.99`
6:41 AM	High	9.90`
12:55 PM	Low	1.12`
7:08 PM	High	9.12`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Saturday, 12/13
5:39 AM	High	9.85`
11:52 AM	Low	1.37`
6:06 PM	High	9.39`

Sunday, 12/14
12:13 AM	Low	1.34`
6:34 AM	High	9.92`
12:51 PM	Low	1.22`
7:04 PM	High	9.21`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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