News VIP meeting Sept. 1 Meet BRES’ new assistant principal, Nicole Mathews Southport Planning Board Elaine F. Moore Unredacted NDA names Wiscasset’s data center inquirer Police, Fire and Courts New Hampshire man dies in Bristol airplane crash UPDATE: Head Tide Hill Road back open Edgecomb Fire and Rescue July report Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 4 arrests UPDATED: Boothbay crash claims life of Edgecomb man Obituaries ObituaryPaul C. LakschewitzPaul C. Lakschewitz of Los Angeles, California and Southport Maine, passed away peacefully on Aug. 2, 2026. ObituaryDelight A. MurrayDelight Ann Murray, 89, of Edgecomb, Maine, went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 16, 2026. ObituaryDiana L. HussaDiana Lee Hussa passed away on Oct. ObituaryDennis H. TerryOn Aug. 9, 2026, Dennis Homan Terry of Edgecomb, Maine, beloved fiancé of Patricia Stauble for 12 years, passed away at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Terry and Ruth Terry. Death noticeTimber R. Brown Memorial Service for Julie PerryA memorial service for Julie Ravenel Boothe Perry, who passed away on Aug. 1, 2026, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 28 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Newcastle. ObituaryMalcolm J. MorrisMalcolm J. Graveside service for Dennis SouleA graveside service for Dennis Soule, who passed away on Oct. 3, 2025, will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. ObituaryJulie A. WitzellJulie Ann (Dow) Witzell, of Edgecomb, Maine, formerly of Upton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, surrounded by he ObituaryDarlene T. LittleDarlene Teresa Little passed away July 22, 2026 after a short illness surrounded by her children. 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 More News >> Boothbay Region Historical Society invites you to a special lunch with Sandy Oliver, Maine food historian On Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Canon Katie Pearson at All Saints Aug. 30 and Sept. 6 The Rev. Canon Katie Pearson is excited to be returning to the All Saints by-the-Sea community for her fifth summer at the chapel. 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. Rev. Dr. Kelly Murphy Mason at Wilson Chapel Aug. 30 The Rev. Dr. Kelly Murphy Mason will lead the last service of the 2026 summer season at Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point this Sunday, Aug. 30. Her sermon is titled “In the City of Angels.” Margaret Mceldowney will serve as organist. The service is at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome! Community Partners to host International Overdose Awareness Day event in Damariscotta Local partners will come together Sunday, Aug. Unearth a Story speaker series concludes Sept. 2 Join Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and the Harbor Theater for the final event in the Unearth a Story Summer Speaker Series. CSD trustees talk BRES renovation, furniture budget Edgecomb selectboard meeting canceled for lack of quorum The first problem caused by Edgecomb being down a selectman occurred Aug. 18 as the board canceled its meeting for lack of a quorum. Selectman Cara Gaffney was present, but Chairman Forrest Carver was not. George Chase resigned July 21, leaving the board with only two members. A special election was scheduled f… Sheepscot Chorus Rehearsals for 'St. Nicholas Mass' begin Sept. 8 Sheepscot Chorus invites you to join in as the group begin rehearsals for the Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6 Boothbay Harbor holiday concerts. The featured work: Joseph Haydn's charming "St. Whale-y good time at the Maine State Aquarium The season is coming to a close at the Maine State Aquarium, but not before visitors have a chance to have a whale-y good time! Announcements from BRHS Freshmen device pick up: BRHS freshmen should pick up their devices in the school library on Monday, Aug. 24 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. or Tuesday, Aug. 25 between noon and 6 p.m. 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 30 bunks to accommodate crew and students. State county commission president visits Lincoln County It doesn’t happen often, but the Lincoln County commissioners had a special guest attend their Aug. 18 meeting. Teel presents research on cognitive decline prevention Scam protection for family and friends As financial and digital deception continues to increase, Skidompha Library and Coastal Maine Regional Broadband are teaming up to present a free series to provide tools, resources and information to help protect you, family and friends St. Cecilia Chamber Choir holds auditions St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for all voice parts as we begin preparing for our highly-acclaimed December concert of "Lessons and Carols" for the Christmas season. Lincoln County Indivisible protests the John Roberts Supreme Court On Saturday, Aug. 15, from Wiscasset to Lincolnville Beach, and from Thomaston to Port Clyde, residents of Lincoln and Waldo counties lined local roads and streets. FOV Founder Patrisha McLean named a Mainebiz remarkable woman leader Patrisha McLean, founder and CEO of Finding Our Voices, has been named one of six Outstanding Women in Business by Mainebiz. Mobius looks to the future: Community is our setting Mobius, Inc. is looking toward the future with the planned sale of its longtime building at 319 Main St. in Damariscotta, while continuing the full range of programs and supports it currently provides to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the Midcoast. Anne Cyr's new poetry book has arrived Local author Anne Cyr’s new poetry book, “The Wondermaker,” was released by Moon Pie Press earlier this summer. The collection flows from present day to memoir, love vignettes, world travels, and, finally, an excursion through Maine’s four seasons. Setting the stage for a whole new show “We are deeply thankful to Emily for the extraordinary chapter she has given Y-Arts, building on the vision her mother began more than 25 years ago. Her leadership, high standards, love of musical theater and devotion to generations of young people have left a lasting mark on this community.” – Allyson Goodwin, BRYMCA Director… Rev. Sandy Daly at Wilson Chapel on Ocean Point Aug. 23 All Saints by-the-Sea dual celebration Please join the All Saints by-the-Sea community on Sunday, Aug. 23 for a celebration marking the 120th season of worship in our historic chapel. A special reception will be held following the 10 a.m. service. Celebrate Lincoln County history on the banks of the Kennebec Sept. 13 Preservation Party, Lincoln County Historical Association’s annual gathering for food, fun, and good-natured bidding at the Pownalborough Court House in Dresden, takes place on Sunday, Sept. 13. Mary Lou Teel reflects on 45 years of storytelling Aug. Brain health seminar Aug. 17 at Bigelow Lab You're invited to a free seminar on “How to Improve Your Brain Health” at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences on Monday, Aug. 17 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Refuse district starts search for counsel Aug. 13, Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District (BRRDD) talked about searching for a municipal lawyer. Treasurer Julia Latter said obtaining counsel has, in general, become harder as lawyers have moved away from municipal government work. Service dog fundraiser for veterans takes center stage Aug. 23 at Brady's Each Sunday, the Saltwater Hillbilly entertains at Brady’s with his songs, wit and charm. But on Aug. 23, there will be a slight “paws" in the regularly scheduled afternoon program. Student transfer agreements, AOS future return to discussion table Worries about the strain student transfer agreements (superintendent agreements) have on local taxpayers were again on the minds of Community School District (CSD) trustees Aug. 6. ‘Mr. Drew’ brings his zoo to Boothbay Harbor Looking like a page had been ripped from National Geographic, a menagerie of exotic animals touched down at Boothbay Harbor Town Hall Aug. 7 for a presentation from "Mr. Drew and His Animals Too." Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library hosted the event. More Support the Boothbay Register Please help sustain local journalism. Become an online member today: Hi, Welcome and thank you for your support. To manage your account, just hover and click on your name above. 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