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INTERNATIONAL FOOD DAY
International students serve cuisine from their homeland in Southport
From left to right Linda Marshall, Christine Buckley of Camden Curated and Christine's Framing Gallery, and Dr. Stephen Huyler, with some of the exotic treasures being readied for the epic estate sale hosted by Stephen and Helene on their property, Sept. 19 to benefit Finding Our Voices. Patrisha McLean photo
Epic Estate Sale in Camden to benefit Finding Our Voices

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It's Go Gold for Childhood Cancer Month

Ronald E. Johnson
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Police, Fire and Courts

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 8 arrests
Back to school safety: Safe routes to school
Boothbay Harbor Police make 7 arrests Aug. 4-26
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 6 arrests
New Hampshire man dies in Bristol airplane crash

Obituaries

death notice
Celebration of Life for Barclay Shepard

 

Anthony W. Faulkingham
Obituary
Anthony W. Faulkingham

Anthony Wayne “Tony” Faulkingham, born May 27, 1953, in Harrington, Maine, passed away on Sept. 5, 2026.

George C. Gilpatrick
Death notice
George C. Gilpatrick

George C. Gilpatrick, born Nov. 3, 1937, died Aug. 13, 2026 at Maine General Hospital in Portland after a sudden illness.

He was buried in the Veterans Administration Cemetery ini Augusta.

Joseph A.H. Marin
Obituary
Joseph A.H. Marin

Joseph Alfred Henry "Al" Marin, 93, Southport, Maine, passed away Aug.16, 2026, surrounded by family. 

Mark Ward Sr.
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Mark Ward Sr.

Mark Ward Sr. passed away Aug. 25, 2026 after a battle with recent health issues.

Anne L. Myers
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Anne L. Myers

Anne Lincoln Myers of Norton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026 in Damariscotta, Maine.

David J. Chartier
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David J. Chartier 

David James Chartier, 58, of Woolwich passed away Aug. 23, 2026. 

Victoria W. Babcock
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Victoria W. Babcock

Victoria Weber Babcock, 95, of Westwood, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Aug. 15, 2026.

Elaine E. McCoy
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Elaine E. McCoy

Elaine Eaton McCoy, the creator, owner, and operator of the 51-year-old The Stock Exchange in Manchester, Massachusetts, passed away in

James B. Hanna
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James B. Hanna

James B.

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An artful auction at Kerr+Jones Gallery
This Andrea Peters painting, "Reaching For the Sky," is among the treasures that could be yours at Kerr + Jones on Sept. 18. The auction is a benefit for the region's Community Resource Council. Courtesy of the gallery

In collaboration with the Boothbay Region Community Resource Council, Kerr+Jones Gallery will host its third biennial auction on Friday, Sept. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. Join us for a late summer gathering featuring seasonal appetizers and deck drinks. The inimitable Peter Panagore will reprise his role as auctioneer.

Upcoming special events at Harbor Theater
"The Magic Faraway Tree," starring Claire Foy and Andrew Garfield to screen Sept. 18 at the Harbor Theater.  Courtesy of the venue

 

Labor Day may signal the official end of summer, but it also marks the beginning of special series and events season at Harbor Theater. In September alone, you’ll find the return of Arts on Film and Cinema Clubhouse series, a special free event for members, and a Middle Earth birthday party!

Red Flag implementation: Next steps with Margaret Groban
Margaret Groban

Please join us Wednesday, Sept. 30, 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay for a presentation on recently passed Maine Red Flag Laws with Margaret Groban. Groban will review Red and Yellow Flag processes, identify points of overlap and key differences, and walk attendees through court forms d…

American Legion breakfast open to the public
American Legion Post 36

Summer may be almost over, but the American Legion Sunday breakfasts continue on into the fall. The next breakfast will be on Sunday, Sept. 13 at the American Legion Hall in Boothbay.

Boothbay Railway Village Museum - Driving History Forward campaign
Cocktails & Chrome raised more than $19K in support of "Driving History Forward" Capital Campaign
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Boothbay Railway Village Museum
Have more fun this fall - volunteer at BRVM events
A past Family Harvest Day at BRVM. This year's event is on Oct. 3. File photo

 

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Boothbay Region Democrats invite community to annual picnic Sept. 27
BR Dems

The Boothbay Region Democratic Committee invites everyone to join them for their annual picnic on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 3 to 5 p.m. on the Boothbay Common.

Memories in miniature
With almost 30 custom lobster boats under his belt, Dan Williams' new hobby helps him stay connected to the working waterfront.  ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

 

No matter where he goes, the working waterfront will always be a part of Dan Williams.

Rev. Canon Victoria Sirota to lead services at All Saints Sept. 13
 Rev. Canon Victoria Sirota

Searsmont, Maine resident, The Rev. Canon Victoria Sirota will be returning to preside over the final worship services at All Saints by-the-Sea chapel for the summer season. Rev.

Healthy Kids launches Midcoast Baby Safety Month campaign
Healthy Kids

Healthy Kids, a community-based family support network and the designated member of Maine’s Prevention Council serving Lincoln, Knox, and Waldo counties, has launched its 2026 Baby Safety Month campaign.

Time is running out

 

Planning Board OKs Winslow Woods Housing Project
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Southport United Methodist Church's affordable housing project is a go. Sept. 2, the planning board conditionally approved a 10-parcel subdivision.

Sheriff, EMA director recall eventful Aug. 20
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Literacy volunteers needed in Midcoast, Boothbay area
Midcoast Literacy

Midcoast Literacy, a non-profit that provides free literacy tutoring to people of all ages, is holding two training sessions for new volunteer tutors this fall: one for tutoring children and one for tutoring adult English language learn

BHYC marine swap Sept. 12

The Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club will hold a marine swap on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. BHYC is located at 156 Western Ave.

Buy, sell or swap boating gear: rope, rigging, hardware, electronics and more. No vendor fee; you keep 100% of your sales. Tables will be provided (or bring your own). Sellers must remain with thei…

Graphic timeline of events now on display at the Chapman-Hall House
Chapman-Hall House Committee members and volunteers honor the work of David Griffin, who designed the timeline display. Pictured from left: William Brewer, Louise Miller, Deane Brewer, Calvin Dodge, Kathy Moran, Patti Whitten, David Griffin, and Jeff Miller. Elizabeth Potter photo

To further enhance visitors' experience at the ca. 1754 Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta, a Timeline of Events has been installed in the ell of the historic cape at the head of Main Street.

Youth chess master holds special fundraiser for nonprofit
Raza

A New York City 12-year-old has turned his passion for chess into one for helping others. Raza Patel and his family spend their summers in the Boothbay region. A good deal of Raza's time is spent at the local library.

Selectman honor Dave Boucher's service to Edgecomb
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Edgecomb selectmen honored the life of a community member Sept. 1 to begin their board meeting. Aug. 8, Dave Boucher, 70, died due to a medical condition while driving a car in Boothbay.

BHSD passes on FEMA grant
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Sept. 1, Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) decided not to accept a $2.5 million Federal Emergency Management Agency grant for its climate resiliency project. Operator-in-charge Chris Higgins explained, the district would not be able to meet the expected 2027 use timeline, so it decided to pass on the funds. If the timeline is extended, BHSD m…

USDA funding for Kennebec, Lincoln counties: How should money be spent?
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The Kennebec and Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), in cooperation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), will host a public meeting of the Kennebec-Lincoln Local Working Groups (LWG).

Down East Yacht Club: 60 years strong and a new watch takes over
The DEYC 2026-2027 Bridge: From left, P/C Bob Ewing, V/C Terry Traver, R/C Scott Warren, F/C Jeff Banger, Commodore Steve Marin. Courtesy photo

The Down East Yacht Club gathered at the Tugboat Inn in Boothbay Harbor on Saturday, Aug. 29 for its Annual Meeting, closing out a busy 60th anniversary season and welcoming a new Bridge to take the helm.

Veggies to Table auction gala raises $319,106 to help fight hunger in Midcoast Maine
Johanna Sorrell photo

Veggies to Table raised an extraordinary $319,106 at its annual To the Nines auction and gala on Aug. 9, bringing the community together in support of its mission to help end hunger.

Lincoln Hospital celebrates opening of new Infusion Center and Oncology & Blood Disorder Practice
Ribbon-cutting

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta celebrated the opening of its new Infusion Center and Oncology & Blood Disorder Practice on Aug. 31 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by hospital leaders, care team members, board members, elected officials and community partners.

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens invites you to ‘Gather, Glow, and Celebrate’
Gardens Aglow 2025. Mat Trogner photo

On Tuesday, Sept. 8, festive season fans can start to purchase tickets and plan their fall and winter activities, starting with Maine’s favorite: Gardens Aglow.

Southport building permits
Southport town seal

#4369: Town of Southport, 419 Hendricks Hill Road, addition 

Early deadline for Labor Day
Labor Day

The deadline for editorial and advertising submissions for the Sept. 10 edition is Friday, Sept. 4 at 4 p.m. The Boothbay Register/Wiscasset Newspaper staff will be observing Labor Day Monday, Sept. 7. We will return to work at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8.

First Friday Art Tour Sept. 4
One of the builder half hulls available at East Boothbay Trading Co. This is one of 40 designed by Bruce King. Courtesy photo

BOOTHBAY HARBOR GALLERIES

Boothbay Region Art Foundation
1 Townsend Avenue
Reception: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

BBHWP's wastewater recycling plan dead in water
BBH town seal

 

Aug. 26, on-site wastewater treatment and dimensional requirements returned to the discussion table during Boothbay Harbor planning board's public merit review hearing for Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation (BBHWP) East Side Park's amended site plan application.   

50th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rittershaus. Courtesy photo

Charles and Elaine Fossett Rittershaus of Sprucewold and Malden, Massachusetts recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug.

Boothbay Region Health Center events
Creative hats are encouraged, but not required. Need Inspiration? Take a look at some hats from the past! Courtesy of Bob Crink

The Boothbay Region Health Center extends profound appreciation to Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences for hosting our well attended Brain Health Forum on Aug. 17.

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