News A life and science of adaptation New coffee shop opens in Boothbay Place-based learning program ready to launch Boothbay area author releases second music album Bruce Kinsey Police, Fire and Courts Major propane leak prompts widespread evacuation and high-stakes tactical response at Meadow Mall Dawkins agrees to counseling, community service in path toward WMHS assault case’s possible dismissal Back to school safety: Safe routes to school Lincoln Country Sheriff's Office: Four accidents Boothbay Harbor Police make 7 arrests Aug. 4-26 Obituaries Service for Alfred Marin A service for Alfred Marin will be held Friday, Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. at Hall’s of Boothbay, located at 975 Wiscasset Road, Boothbay. ObituaryH. Ross Maddocks Ross Maddocks, a lifelong sailor, devoted husband and father, decorated United States Navy veteran, harbormaster, storyteller, and beloved friend to many, passed away peacefully Aug. Celebration of Life for Barclay Shepard ObituaryRobert SouleRobert Soule, age 76, of Wiscasset passed away on Aug. 28, 2026, after a long period of declining health. ObituaryMary F. SilvariaMary F. ObituaryAnne P. ButlerAnne Porter Butler passed onwards to the Lord in the evening of Aug. 23, 2026. Death noticeGeorge C. GilpatrickGeorge 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. ObituaryJoseph A.H. MarinJoseph Alfred Henry "Al" Marin, 93, Southport, Maine, passed away Aug.16, 2026, surrounded by family. ObituaryMark Ward Sr.Mark Ward Sr. passed away Aug. 25, 2026 after a battle with recent health issues. ObituaryAnne L. MyersAnne Lincoln Myers of Norton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026 in Damariscotta, Maine. 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 >> Chalkboards to Fire Trucks: Generations return to celebrate 100 years of the East Boothbay School On Saturday, Sept. 5, at 10 a.m., the bay doors of the East Boothbay Fire Station were open for a different kind of gathering. Over 45 community members—spanning multiple generations—came together to celebrate the rich history of the building that, for over a century, served as the East Boo… Remembering those lost, region hosts 9/11 memorial A wall of 2,977 flags decorated Sherman's Field in the early morning of Sept. 11; each one representing a life lost during the terrorist attack 25 years prior. "So many names, there is barely room on the walls of the heart," wrote then-U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins of the tragedy.… BR Historical Society offers Antique Appraisal Day On Saturday, Sept. 26, the Boothbay Region Historical Society will offer an Antique Appraisal Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the museum house located at 72 Oak Street, Boothbay Harbor. CMT stages 50s style murder mystery Through Sept. 26, Carousel Music Theater is staging “Flashback to Murder,” a musical comedy whodunnit set in the disco-vibed world of 1975, flashing back to a 1955 high school reunion where the prom queen’s unsolved murder takes center stage. LC Republicans meet Sept. 23 The monthly meeting of Lincoln County Republicans will be held Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the Wiscasset Community Center, 242 Gardiner Road, Wiscasset. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m., doors open at 5:30. Conservation District seeks nomination for Board of Supervisors The Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District (KLSWCD) is seeking nominations for one elected position on its five-member Board of Supervisors. BH planning board reviews BRES renovation Things are moving ahead for Boothbay Region Elementary Sch… Maine home sales down in August; values increased The Maine Association of Realtors reports 1,542 existing single-family homes changed hands in August—a decrease of 10.09 percent year-over-year. Selectmen approve ballot question for Nov. 3 election regarding ordinance changes Boothbay Region Student Aid Fund welcomes five new trustees The Boothbay Region Student Aid Fund (BRSAF) is pleased to announce the election of five new trustees to its Board of Directors. What American history forgot about the Revolution America's first foray into foreign relations is not as straightforward as history class taught us. The Revolution is usually cast as a struggle between two powers: the British government and its representatives in modern-day Canada, and the American colonists. However, this ignores the Indigenous nations who pursued… Railway Village Museum RVM launches student marketing intern program Visit 1778 at Pownalborough Court House On Saturday, Sept. 19, visitors to Pownalborough Court House in Dresden will have the opportunity to interact with life in 1778, when the American Revolution was still being fought and the new nation was taking shape. 9/11 Remembrance at BRHS Friday A quarter century after September 11, 2001, the Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Student Council invites community to a 25th Anniversary Remembrance and Service Assembly on Friday, Sept. 11. It's Go Gold for Childhood Cancer Month Heads of the Harbor is underway with its annual fundraiser in honor of their beloved family member, Jameson Brooks, who lost his battle with cancer in 2022. Over 15,000 children are expected to be diagnosed with cancer from birth through the age of 19 in 2026, according to the American Cancer Society's website. International students serve cuisine from their homeland in Southport Stefan Popedi and Moti Bogdan spent Sept. 6 doing something they probably could've have done in their native Romania. Epic Estate Sale in Camden to benefit Finding Our Voices Stephen and Helene Huyler are mounting an epic estate sale featuring exotic treasures from their travels around the world as a benefit for Finding Our Voices, at 10 Sea St. in Camden on Saturday, Sept. 19. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. An artful auction at Kerr+Jones 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 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 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 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 campaignCocktails & Chrome raised more than $19K in support of "Driving History Forward" Capital Campaign Boothbay Railway Village MuseumHave more fun this fall - volunteer at BRVM events Press releaseBoothbay Region Democrats invite community to annual picnic Sept. 27 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. Rev. Canon Victoria Sirota to lead services at All Saints Sept. 13 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, 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 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 Literacy volunteers needed in Midcoast, Boothbay area 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 More Support the Boothbay Register Please help sustain local journalism. Become an online member today: Hi, Welcome and thank you for your support. 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