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Esther J. Leck

A woman possessed of remarkable talents, energy, and faith, Esther Jane Leck, began her journey to heaven on Oct.

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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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Jean M. Howe

Jean M. Howe, passed away peacefully on Oct.

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George D. Richardson Jr.

The gale force wind that was George D. Richardson, Jr. fell calm on Oct.

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Joyce A. Davis

Joyce Ann Davis, 81, joined her husband in death on Oct. 10, 2026, having been surrounded by family in her home.

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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. …

Hall Funeral Homes to host educational Lunch & Learn on ‘What Happens After a Loss?’

Hall Funeral Homes & Crematory invites community members to attend an informative and educational Lunch & Learn event, “What Happens After a Loss? A Practical Guide to the First Steps,” on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 11:30 a.m.

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.

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…

Boothbay Region Surveyors relocates to former Midcoast Conservancy building

Boothbay Region Surveyors new building sits on Route 1 in Edgecomb with a fresh coat of paint. The building had been vacant for almost a year after Midcoast Conservancy vacated the space in October 2025. Courtesy photo

After sitting vacant for almost a year, the former Route 1 headquarters of Midcoast Conservancy now has new inhabitants.

Salt Bay Farm interpretive panels explore the region’s rich environmental history

Four new interpretive panels at Coastal Rivers’ Salt Bay Farm Preserve highlight how natural resources have shaped human life in the Damariscotta region for thousands of years. Courtesy photo

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is pleased to announce the installation of four new interpretive panels along the trails at the Salt Bay Farm Preserve.

Path opens for electric car chargers at Meadow Mall

After weeks of uncertainty, an agreement was reached for the Meadow Mall's electric vehicle charging stations at 185 Townsend Ave.

Citizen Talk on Adams Pond Nov. 20

Community members are invited to a “Citizen Talk” and information sharing meeting to learn more about what’s been happening to Adams Pond’s health. The meeting will take place at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20.

BBHWP's amended site plan application inches forward

Marines to celebrate 251st birthday

The gathering at the 2025 celebration, the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th Birthday, at Brady's. Courtesy of Jim Singer

It’s time to celebrate another birthday! Tuesday, Nov. 10 is the 251st Birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Marines -- and those who served with us -- will again be gathering at Brady’s Restaurant. We’ll gather together from 1200-1400 hours (Noon-2 p.m.), and the traditional cake cutting will occur around 1300 by the oldest and y…

Selectmen, Boothbay Region Land Trust discussing dog park proposal

The town of Boothbay and Boothbay Region Land Trust are in agreement about creating a dog park at Cross River Preserve. Nick Ullo is BRLT's executive director. He explained the trust's dog park proposal Oct. 28 during the Boothbay selectmen's meeting.

First-ever BRES Cancer Walk fundraiser totals $1,500

Boothbay Region Elementary School eighth graders and teachers present $1,500 to Maine Cancer Foundation Executive Director Ray Ruby in the Whale Park Oct. 30. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

About 30 eighth graders and three of their teachers took a walk Friday morning, Oct. 30.

It wasn’t a gym class and they weren’t just enjoying the sunshine and 60F temperature.

The group was delivering a special package to Ray Ruby, executive director of the Maine Cancer Foundation.

Shifting shadows, stories, haunt Boothbay Opera House

On Oct. 29, ninety-seven living souls dragged their bones across the creaky old floors of the Opera House of Boothbay Harbor (OHBH) to behold the magic of community spirit and the terror of storytelling.

Early voting turnout is high. Election fatigue is building