The Boothbay Harbor planning board votes on BBHWP's renewed motion to recuse Thomas Minerich. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register
BBHWP again asks for planning board member recusal
Aug. 12, Boothbay Harbor's planning board continued its public merit review hearing for Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation’s (BBHWP) East Side Park amended site plan application.  Business began with BBHWP's Aug. 4 motion asking, for the second time,…
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Before I get too far offshore with this week’s adventure to Monhegan Island, I’d like to mention new information regarding last week’s subject, the new book “The Baycliff Saltwater Farm Family” by Dr. Clarice Yentsch. I mentioned that the book could be found…
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Southport Fireman's Auction proves popular once again
Clouds hovered over Southport Island and dozens upon dozens of people hovered in and around Southport Fire Department for the annual SFD Fireman's Auction Saturday morning, Aug. 22. Featuring a flea market and miscellaneous items for sale before the bidding,…
Based in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, the SVV Corwith Cramer makes a pit stop in Boothbay Harbor Aug. 15 carrying 20 high schoolers participating in an immersive educational voyage. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register
Education floats on the Corwith Cramer
The SVV Corwith Cramer is bigger on the inside. Clocking in at an impressive 134 feet from bowsprit to stern, somehow a multi-layered world also lives beneath the deck. There are navigation rooms, a laboratory, kitchen, dining room, makeshift library and more than…
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'Round Town
Dr. Clarice
Last week we, and a variety of interested souls, had a lovely and unique visit at Southport Memorial Library. A diverse group from near and far had an opportunity to hear Dr. Clarice Yentsch chat about one of her most recent creations, “The Baycliff Saltwater Farm…

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James H. Steane II

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