On July 9, Boothbay selectmen approved a 75-cent increase in the mil rate. The new rate is now $12.10 per $1,000 of valuation.  During his report, Town Manager Dan Bryer advised curious taxpayers to check the tax bill's lower lefthand corner to see how property taxes are split between various governmental entities. "Abo…

It was a chrome-studded blast to the past July 12 as auto enthusiasts filled the field for Maine Obsolete Auto League’s (MOALS) annual Antique Auto Show at Boothbay Railway Village Museum (BRV). There were about 60 cars,  the oldest being Mark Johnson of Union’s 1922 Ford T-bucket and Jim Elder of Windam’s 1923 Ford Model T. 

On Tuesday, July 22, 3-4:30 p.m., Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission (LCRPC) will facilitate a panel discussion with experts about state and federal historic tax credits as a tool…

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML) commemorated 101 years of service July 11 with a Mad Hatter tea party on the lawn. The 30-person table was filled as community members and visitors enjoyed fresh tea, mini confections and card games to celebrate the library's birthday and their “unbirthdays.” 

If you or someone you love was bornor gave birthat MaineHealthLincoln Hospital(or back whenwe were known as Miles Me…

The Rev. Tom Lenhart will lead the service at Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point this Sunday, July 20. Jim Swist will serve as organist.The service is at 9:30 a.m.…

Midcoast Senior College has announced its list of new courses for seniors in Midcoast Maine who are interested in continuing to learn as they age. Fall Term I begins in September and runs through October. Courses are four- to eight-weeks long and are either in-person or online (Zoom). No grades, no exams, senior college is not-…

At the Boothbay Region YMCA, we see acts of kindness every day. But some gestures reach so deeply into the fabric of our community that they take our breath away. The recent support the Y received through St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, thanks to the Marjorie M. Winslow bequest, is one of those moments.

In light of the ongoing crisis in Gaza, a local group called the People’s Perseverance is hosting a screening of the film "Israelism," an art exhibit, panel discussion, and question and answer session as conversation among neighbors on Wednesday, July 23 at the Harbor Theater, 185 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor, from 6-8 p.m.…

This coming weekend Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20 see 20 games and competitions. Daily entry fee just $5. Concessions will be available. $10 lobster rolls! 

Competitions: Skills, three-point shoot out, tournament championship, Player of the Game awards.

The Church of All Saints by-the-Sea is happy to announce that the Rev. M. Cristina Paglinauan will return 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, Mr. Henry Lowe, will provide inspirational music at all ser…

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences (BLOS) welcomed visitors of all ages to its open house July 11 at the East Boothbay campus. The public met researchers, attended talks, participated in fun science activities and toured the new Harold Alfond Center for Ocean Education and Innovation.

For more than 50 years, the Hallowell Community Band has come to the Boothbay Region for its annual summer series, kicking off with a concert at Waterfront Park on the Fourth of July. The almost 80-year-old troupe will perform a new set every Thursday at 7 p.m on the library lawn until Sept. 4.  …

Each summer, we see an enormous surge in pregnant mother cats and orphaned or abandoned kittens at both of our shelters—many just days old and in desperate need of round-the-clock care. These fragile creatures depend on us for everything: warmth, nourishment, medical treatment, and love. This year, the need is even greater.

Hunger is on the rise, and 1 in 5 children go hungry every day in Maine. With new government funding cuts to food assistance the solution to hunger relief now lies in the hands of individuals and non-profit organizations doing the work to help those most at risk. 

Gov. Janet Mills on July 1 signed into law a bill sponsored by Sen. Cameron Reny (D-Bristol) to create tax incentives for resident-owned housing organizations. Reny represents Maine Senate District 13, which includes most of Lincoln County. The law takes effect Sept. 24. 

Boothbay Region Water District (BRWD) trustees unanimously agreed July 8 to accept a $4,307,000 bid from Hagar Enterprises for the construction of the district's Hendricks Hill Road water main replacement project. As previously reported in the Register, the work will convert 8,000 feet of seasonal water main along Hendr…

Saturdays throughout July, you can board the WW&F’s Lavender Pickin Trains to SeaLyon Farm for one of the most unique summertime activities in all of New England.

Join the Friends of the Southport Historical Society on Monday, July 14, 7 p.m. at the Southport Town Hall (361 Hendricks Hill Road), for a talk with local sailmaker and Southport native Sherm Brewer. He will share insights into his profession and the local history of sailmaking. 

The Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98 board welcomed new members and moved forward on establishing policies June 24.

Harold ‘Hal’ Moorefield Jr. of Boothbay Harbor was unanimously appointed to the MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital (MHLH) community board recently.…

Getting arrested isn’t something most people look fondly on, but what if it was for a good cause? Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is holding a “Bail & Jail” fundraiser for its historic trolley on July 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friends, families and neighbors gathered at Boothbay Common July 4 to celebrate the nation’s independence and a gorgeous day.  

Returning for its fifteenth year, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ Ina and Lewis Heafitz Endowed Lecture Series introduces Rebecca McMackin and her “Adventures in Ecological Horticulture.” The free lecture is held on Aug. 28 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Gardens’ Bosarge Family Education Cent…

Hunger is on the rise, and 1 in 5 children go hungry every day in Maine.

On June 28, the Miss Maine Scholarship Program hosted the 2025 Miss Maine and Miss Maine Teen Competitions at the Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center at Edward Little High School. The winners were Miss Maine 2025 Paige Lessard (Biddeford, Miss York County) and Miss Maine Teen 2025 Alana LaCourse (East Boothbay, Miss Boothbay’s Tee…

Antique Auto Day happens this Saturday, July 12 at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum.

This long standing event  is hosted in partnership with The Maine Obsolete Auto League {MOAL}. Established in 1948, the {MOAL} grew into four chapters; Aroostook Region in 1956, Seacoast Region in 1963, Paul Bunyan Region in 1964 and the Dirigo R…

The monthly meeting of Lincoln County Republicans will be held Wednesday, July 23, at the Wiscasset Rec Center, 242 Gardiner Road, Wiscasset. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the speakers begin at 6. This month’s guest speakers are, National Committeewoman, Lauren LePage, and National Committeeman, David Whitney. 

Southport selectmen will a hold a public hearing Wednesday, July 23 to answer residents' questions regarding this fall's Joppa Road water project. This fall, Boothbay Region Water District is laying 1,500 additional feet of water line. Selectmen received a letter from Joppa Road residents Jane and John Lunt seeki…

The Southport Planning Board approved a building permit to repair a retaining wall and pier damaged by January 2024 storms. The board approved Robert and Leigh Garry's request for their Breakneck Hill Road property. The board meets next at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4 in the town hall.