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Boothbay Harbor Police
Boothbay Harbor Police arrest 3 July 1-15
Children at a recent St. Giles Fair. Courtesy photo
St. Giles Episcopal holding annual fair July 25 in beautiful Jefferson

Boothbay Region Schools sign
CSD trustees seek legal counsel, clarify conduct questions

Fishermen's Memorial
Maine Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day to be observed in Boothbay Harbor, other locations July 21
Kevin Johnson's presentation at the Southport Town Hall on July 13. EMMA BENVENUTO/Boothbay Register
Then meets now: Kevin Johnson chronicles Boothbay peninsula’s transformation

Police, Fire and Courts

Sheriff's Department might resume temporarily assisting Boothbay Harbor police staffing
NHTSA reminds drivers: Obeying speed limits is the law, lives depend on it
Three fires, five days: Why mutual aid is the peninsula’s ultimate safety net
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 3 arrests
Rapid response, aggressive interior attack restrict Farnham Point fire to garage

Obituaries

Dr. Hernan M. Reyes
Obituary
Dr. Hernan M. Reyes

Hernan M. Reyes, 93, a longtime resident of Chicago, Illinois, who retired to Florida and Maine, passed away on the morning of July 13, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

Donald M. Tomlin
Obituary
Donald M. Tomlin

Kimberly S. Ezzell
Obituary
Kimberly S. Ezzell

Kimberly Sue (Baldacchino) Ezzell, 56, of Wiscasset, Maine, passed away peacefully at her home on July 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving

Matthew T. Tilton
Obituary
Matthew T. Tilton

Death notice
Ted M. Beal Sr.

Ted Martin Beal Sr.

Laura M. Arsenault
Obituary
Laura Mae McDougall Arsenault

 

Laura Mae McDougall Arsenault, legend of the beauty parlor and the bowling alley, the baseball dugout and the dance floor, died peacefully June 26, 2026 at her School Street home in Boothbay Harbor. She was 94 years old. 

Alice E. Drifmeyer
Obituary
Alice E. Drifmeyer

Alice Edna Drifmeyer of Woodstock, Georgia passed away on June 21, 2026.

Dick Brooke
Celebration of Life for Dick Brooke

A Celebration of Life for Dick Brooke will be held Friday, Aug. 14 at 11 a.m. at the East Boothbay Methodist Church. All are welcome.

David G. Butterworth
Obituary
David G. Butterworth

David Gardner Butterworth, formerly of Hingham and Hanover, Massachusetts; Ocean Point, East Boothbay, Maine; and Hilton Head, South Car

Stanley B. Chenoweth
Obituary
Stanley B. Chenoweth

Stanley Bruce Chenoweth, age 92, passed away on June 27, 2026, at Andwell Hospice House in Auburn, Maine.

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Elections

Maine Secretary of State’s Office announces three races are proceeding to Ranked Choice Voting tabulations
Boothbay Primary election results
CSD Budget Validation referendum passes
Boothbay Harbor primary election results
Southport primary election results
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BRHS Class of 1971 returns to school for 55th reunion
BRHS Class of 1971

On July 11, twenty-two members of the Boothbay Region High School Class of 1971 gathered for a reunion at the high school. Classmates first met in the gym for a photo.

Harpist Rhiannon Skye to perform at A Midsummer Night's Dream
Poster

The date is drawing near, and there are still a few tickets left for the Storybook Ball: A Midsummer Night's Dream on Sunday, Aug. 2, at Boothbay Harbor Country Club.

Potter family receives Edgecomb's 'Spirit of America' award
Potter Family

Boothbay Railway Village Museum
Antique auto show: American gems
LISA KRISTOFF/BOOTHBAY REGISTER

The sun shone on 30 glistening antique cars and a few trucks at Boot

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital
Relaunching Diabetes Support Group
MaineHealth logo

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is relaunching its Diabetes Support Group, offering free meetings for people living with diabetes, family members, caregivers and anyone interested in healthy living.

First National Bank contributes $50,000 to Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s Next 100 Capital Campaign
Contribution

First National Bank is proud to announce a $50,000 contribution to Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s Next 100 Capital Campaign, supporting the library’s work to preserve its historic role in the Boothbay region while expanding access,

Maine Constitution exhibit at Southport Memorial Library
Part of Southport Memorial Library's Maine Constitution Exhibit. Courtesy photo

As we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we hope you’ll join us in spotlighting Maine’s own journey to independence.

Boothbay selectmen interested in resources for aspiring tourism entrepreneurs
municipal building

Over a year ago, Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor joined an economic development project called "Rise" which is sponsored by RCAP Solutions of Worcester, Massachusetts. The nonprofit provides services, at no cost, to the New England region, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico and U.S…

Boothbay Region Historical Society and Friends of the Southport Historical Society
Groups partner to present ‘An Evening of Stories; with News Center Maine’s Don Carrigan’ July 28
Don Carrigan, reporter for News Center Maine for several years, will speak about his television career and other topics on Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Southport Town Hall. Courtesy photo

On Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m.

Make ‘good trouble’ rally and standout July 18
Event poster

Community Coalition unveils bold vision to transform Miles Family Birth Center into a national model for rural maternity care

The Miles Delivers Action Coalition has released a comprehensive visioning document proposing a five-year plan to transform MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital’s Miles Campus Family Birth Center into a nationally recognized destination for rural maternity care, workforce development, education…

Dress ‘To the Nines’ at Veggies to Table’s third annual Auction and Gala
Poster

Veggies to Table's summer gala returns to Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences on Sunday, Aug. 9, 5 to 7:30 p.m.

R. John Dingle to release third book
Dingle release

Local author R. John Dingle’s latest novel, “Before The Devil Knows,” in the Gus Wheeler FBI thriller series will be released on Saturday, Aug. 8.

The launch event of Dingle’s third novel will be held that day at 10:30 a.m. at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library.

BH selectmen eye economic development, footbridge celebration next steps
Economic Recovery Corps Fellow Elyse Oliver asks the board to make a decision July 13 on which development project they'd like her to pursue. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

July 13, Boothbay Harbor selectmen narrowed down what development projects they want Economic Recovery Corps Fellow Elyse Oliver to pursue as part of the town’s Rural Infrastructure Strengths Evaluation (RISE).

Boothbay Harbor Fire Department to host second annual lobster bake fundraiser
Last year’s lobster bake fundraiser.

On Saturday, Aug. 1, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Boothbay Region High School field, Boothbay Harbor Fire Department will host its second annual lobster bake, with all proceeds benefiting Minnehaha Fire Company.

Drumming workshops at Community Center
Sayon Camara, a Master Djembefola from Guinea, West Africa. Courtesy photo

Sayon Camara, a Master Djembefola from Guinea, West Africa, will be conducting drumming workshops at the Community Center in the Meadow Mall, Boothbay Harbor, on Saturday, July 18, noon to 1:30 p.m.

Midcoast Conservancy celebrates its 10th anniversary with events, annual meeting in July
Midcoast Conservancy logo

Midcoast Conservancy is excited to be celebrating its 10th anniversary, having been established in 2016 with the merger of four legacy organizations.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Hannah Pingree to speak at Aug. 2 Family Fun Lobster Bake
Hannah Pingree. Courtesy photo

The Lincoln County Democratic Committee (LCDC) invites all community members to its annual Family Fun Day Lobster Bake on Sunday, Aug. 2, from noon to 3 p.m. at the beautiful Cider Hill Farm, 785 Main Street, Waldoboro.

Rev. M. Cristina Paglinauan to lead All Saints services July 19 and 26
Rev. M. Cristina Paglinauan

The Church of All Saints by-the-Sea is happy to announce the return of the Rev. M. Cristina Paglinauan to the Southport Island Episcopal chapel to lead services of Holy Communion for the next two weeks at 8 and 10 a.m. Our organist for July 19 will be Timothy Wissler and for July 26, Henry Lowe will lead…

Milky Way captured by Mike Leonard
The Milky Way as shot from Cape Newagen around midnight on Friday, July 10. Mike Leonard photo

Professional photographer Mike Leonard and regular contributor to this newspaper submitted photos of the Milky Way that he captured July 10 and 11.

Rev. Catie Scudera at Wilson Chapel July 19
 Rev. Catie Scudera

Lincoln County property transfers in June
County seal

Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers recorded in June: 

Paddlepalooza on Linekin Bay to support youth maritime and marine science education
Paul and Sue Taylor are the official honorees for the first-ever Paddlepalooza. Courtesy photo

The Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) is thrilled to announce its first ever Paddlepalooza! Scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 8 (rain date Aug. 9), the community event invites kayakers, canoeists, rowers, and paddleboarders of all skill levels to enjoy a day on the water in support of a fanta…

Bowdoin International Music Festival
Jupiter String Quartet returns to Bowdoin
The Jupiter Quartet. Todd Rosenberg photo

The internationally esteemed Jupiter String Quartet, a uniquely intimate ensemble built around family bonds, will present two distinctive programs at the 2026 Bowdoin International Music Festival this summer on July 20 and Aug. 3.

5k+ road race fundraiser in Newcastle Aug. 22

The Lincoln County Recovery Community Center at 3 Hall St., Newcastle, will be hosting a 5k+ road race and kids’ fun run on Saturday, Aug. 22 at our location. All funds raised by the event will go to anyone in the state in need of treatment for substance abuse disorder.

St. Andrews Village presents Resident Art & Crafts Shows
St. Andrews Village. File photo

St. Andrews Village is pleased to invite the community to special Resident Art & Crafts Shows celebrating the creativity and talent of its residents. All featured artists and crafters are residents of St. Andrews Village, and the public is warmly welcome to attend.

RESCHEDULED: A show by the community, for the community: 700 drones set to light the Harbor
Boothbay Harbor prepares for 700-drone light show July 17. Courtesy of  Northern Lights Drone Shows

UPDATE: Due to the weather report of rain on Saturday, July 18, this event has been rescheduled to Friday, July 17 at 9 p.m.

BRRDD
Canada's EPA cracks down on U.S. demo debris
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LCHA to hold a workshop on 18th century garden plants July 21

Discover how herbs supported health, beauty, and everyday life in Colonial New England during Garden Plants for Health and Beauty in the 18th Century, a hands-on workshop presented by the Lincoln County Historical Association on Tuesday

Lincoln County Republicans meet July 22
LC Republicans logo

The monthly meeting of Lincoln County Republicans will be held Wednesday, July 22, at the Safe Harbor Community Church, 50 Mills Road, Waldoboro. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the speaker begins at 6.

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