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J. Edward Knight Insurance announces acquisition

Boothbay Harbor Hannaford was evacuated Nov. 11 due to a possible propane leak - none was found. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Hannaford evacuated for propane check

Sold-Out Harvest Dinner at The Contented Sole Raises $22,097

Southport students host free community meal Nov. 24

Obituaries

Celebration of Life for Elliot Schwartz

A friendly reminder to join us in celebrating the life of Elliot Schwartz on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m at the Boothbay Harbor Opera House.

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C. Alan Tilton

C. Alan Tilton, 85, of Boothbay Harbor, passed away peacefully on Oct. 21, 2026 at Safe Haven in St.

Byron Cortez, left, and Elliot Schwartz. Courtesy photo

A Celebration of Life for Elliot Schwartz

Dear friends,

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Christine C. Patton

Christine Card Patton — a lover of history and of beauty, of the sea and shore, of trees, gardens, dogs, and birds, of her family and fr

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Elizabeth F. Klein

Elizabeth Flynt “Betsy” Klein, 82, of Wiscasset, Maine, passed away on Oct.

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Beth A. Barter

Beth Ann York Barter, Boothbay, passed away Sept. 27, 2026 at the age of 57.

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John W. Goodman

John W. Goodman passed away peacefully on Aug. 30, 2026, in Saratoga, Wyoming.

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Jody A. Reed

Jody A. Reed, 47, of Wiscasset passed away on Oct. 18, 2026 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick.

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Irving W. Purington

Irving William Purington, 77, of Gorham and Boothbay passed away peacefully at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House surrounded by loved ones.

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Peter Hamblett

Peter Hamblett, 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Oct. 1, 2026.

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Gather! Glow! Celebrate!

Gardens Aglow 2026 opens Nov. 14

Courtesy of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

On Saturday, Nov. 14, Maine’s popular light show, Gardens Aglow, returns to Boothbay. Described by the TODAY show as one of their “unexpected destinations that are sure to get your family in the holiday spirit,” Boothbay Lights and Maine Gardens' signature light show, Gardens Aglow, light up the peninsula for six weeks through Jan. 2, 20…

Boothbay Railway Village Museum

All aboard for vintage train rides, adult nightcap

Get your tickets to ride for holiday fun...And meet Santa at Boothbay Railway Village beginning Dec. 5 & 6! File photo

The holiday season gets a heavy dose of nostalgia and magic as the Boothbay Railway Village Museum transforms its historic grounds into a winter wonderland. The beloved annual North Pole Express returns for three consecutive weekends on Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 5–6, 12–13, and 19–20.

Heartwood announces winter middle school production

"The Little Prince," directed by Griff Braley, will feature up to 15 students in an acting ensemble that will perform three public performances, as well as four school day performances for middle school peers, in the Poe Theater at Lincoln Academy.

Every drop matters

Blood Type O donors needed

The American Red Cross asks donors to go for a spin and help save lives by giving blood or platelets in November. Donors of all blood types ─ especially those with type O blood ─ are urged to make an appointment to donate now.

New Hope Midcoast

A line of support

Domestic Violence Awareness Month may be over, but the work isn't for New Hope Midcoast (NHM). Supporting survivors from Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox and Waldo counties is a round-the-clock effort for the 42 employees and volunteers who man the organization's 24/7 help hotline.

Rotary Barn open until Dec. 12

The Rotary Club's Big Gray Barn will be open Saturday mornings until Dec. 12. File photo

The Rotary Club Barn is still open every Saturday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. till Dec. 12.

Suggest a title for the post-apocalypse library

Make your book choices known to BHML for a post-apocalypse library. Courtesy of BHML

Help us make sure Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library has what we need to survive the collapse of society! Let’s say AI Agents go rogue, there’s a collapse of the electrical grid, or a cyberattack on critical infrastructure.

Alternative sentencing program saving county money

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department sponsors an alternative sentencing program for Two Bridges Regional Jail inmates. Twice a year, the program allows non-violent offenders to fulfill court-ordered obligations through community service instead of jail time.

BHSD board chair resigns, budget work continues

On Nov. 3, Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) Chair Deryl Kipp announced his resignation from the board of trustees, effective after the Nov. 17 meeting. Clerk Russell Hoffman will take over. …

Early deadline for Nov. 12 issue

Due to the U.S. Postal Service’s observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, the newspaper is issuing an early deadline in order for the newspaper to be mailed on Tuesday, Nov. 10. All correspondence is due Friday, Nov.

Edgecomb School Committee welcomes new member

School board members Heather Sinclair and John Allen welcomed Maureen Heffernan Oct. 28 to the Edgecomb School Committee. Heffernan was appointed to fill a vacancy last month due to the resignation of Irene Marchenay.

Heffernan will serve out the unexpired term which ends in May.

Windsor voting

United States Senator

Collins 907

Jackson 401

Governor

Bennett 94

Charles 786

Pingree 443

U.S. Representative

Pingree 488

Russell…

Boothbay voting

U.S. Senator

Collins 866

Jackson 1,106

Governor

Bennett 132

Charles 680

Pingree 1,159

Representative to Congress

Pingree 1,221

Russell 740

State Senator District 13

Mitchell 770

Reny 1,125

Representative to the legislature District 48

Hobson 801

Nutt…

Whitefield voting

United States Senator

Collins 692

Bristol voting

United States Senator

Collins 799

Westport Island voting

U.S. Senator

Collins 225

Jackson 307

Governor

Bennett 51

Charles 174

Pingree 309

Representative to Congress

Pingree 336

Russell 191

State Senator District 13

Mitchell 182

Reny 325

Representative to the legislature District 48

Hobson 202

Nutt 3…

Nobleboro voting

United States Senator

Collins 606

South Bristol voting

United States Senator

Collins 261

Newcastle voting

United States Senator

Collins 400

Jefferson voting

United States Senator

Collins 901

Jackson 660

Governor

Bennett 123

Charles 768

Pingree 693

U.S. Representative

Pingree 733

Russell 82…

Damariscotta voting

United States Senator

Collins 424

Alna voting

Woolwich voting

Selectman (two seats)

Hepler 1,275

Shaw 1,298

St. John 433

School board - Woolwich resident

Dorr 1,093

Ritch-Smith 615

State and federal results to come for this town

Boothbay Harbor voting

United States Senator

Collins 536

Waldoboro voting

United States Senator

Collins 1,372

Jackson 1,210

Governor

Bennett 190

Charles 1,144

Pingree 1,252

U.S. Representative

Pingree 1,335

…

Washington voting

United States Senator

Collins 508

Bremen election results

United States Senator

Collins 182

Jackson 388

Governor

Bennett 33

Charles 141

Pingree 395

U.S. Representative

Pingree 406

Russ…

Dresden voting

United States Senator

Collins 592

Monhegan voting

US Senator
Susan Collins - 13
Troy Jackson - 53
Declared Write - ins - 0
Blank - 0

Governor
Rick Bennet - 5
Robert Charles - 6
Hannah Pingree - 55
Declared Write-Ins - 0
Blank - 0

Representative to Congress (District 1)
Chellie Pingree - 59
Ronald Russel - 7

State Senator (District 13)
Edwin…