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Boston, MA: "The Airwaves Belonged to the People: WBCN and The American Revolution" is coming to Maine. The acclaimed documentary chronicles the early days of the legendary Boston-based rock station that redefined radio’s relationship with its listeners and helped fuel the political, social, and cultural movements t…

The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) and the Keepers of Burnt Island Light are excited to welcome visitors back to Burnt Island Light for another memorable summer season.

Saturday, July 11

The U.S. Navy Northeast Band Pops Ensemble concert at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor drew just shy of a full house Tuesday, June 23. In celebration of the 250th Fourth of July and the region's Windjammer Days, the one-hour show culminated in a standing ovation.

Parishioners at St. Giles Episcopal Church in Jefferson are working hard to make the annual Country Fair the best ever. The fair will be held Saturday, July 25, under the tall pine trees on the church grounds. Hours are from 10 a.m.

The Southport Planning Board will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Southport Town Hall on Wednesday, July 8 at 5 p.m. As always, the public is invited to attend. The agenda is:

1.  Approval of the June minutes

Edgecomb Community Church is beginning a new capital campaign to raise funds for repairs to its front doors, and painting and repairs to its steeple. The front doors, which are the original doors from around 1880, are in need of serious repair; they will be removed and rebuilt.

The Hendricks Hill Museum, Southport is honored to host Peskotomuhkati (Passamaquoddy) basket maker, Debbie Nicholas, for two sessions on Saturday, July 25 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Southport Town Hall.

On Wednesday, Aug. 12, the Boothbay Region Historical Society will offer tea and treats, while sharing tales of the Boothbay Harbor Monday Club.

The Reverend Wesley A. Smith will lead the service at Wilson Memorial Chapel this Sunday, July 5. Margaret McEldowney will serve as organist. The service is at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome!

On Thursday, July 2, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Junior Sailing and Tennis will be hosting a night of functional and decorative knot work where participants can learn to tie three strand splices, make sailors

The Veterans Banner Program is alive and well on the Boothbay peninsula! A special thanks to the public works departments of Boothbay, Boothbay, the Edgecomb Fire Department and Gerry Gamage of Southport for mounting nearly 700 veterans banners on telephone poles to honor their service. A few statistics might be of interest.…

The Rev. George Maxwell, vicar of the Cathedral Church of St. Philip in Atlanta, Georgia will preside over the celebration of the service of Holy Communion at 8 and 10 a.m. on July 5 and 12. We will continue to enjoy the organ talents of Mr. Henry Lowe on both Sundays. Coffee and refreshments will be serve…

The Boothbay region has a long history building ships for the U.S. Navy. This summer, Boothbay Region Historical Society's museum displays the past Navy shipbuilding. BRHS President Kay Wilder said the exhibit will run into fall. 

The 11th Windjammer Days lobster eating contest June 24 proved the second time can be the charm. Irene Hardesty of South Bristol placed second in the 2025 contest. This year, she won, earning her the $100 prize and bragging rights.

The beginning of Windjammer Week coincides with another Boothbay tradition. Maine State Aquarium has opened for another season devoted to understanding the Gulf of Maine ecosystem. The 1,800 square foot museum in West Boothbay Harbor is home to exhibits explaining marine life.

What's a festival without fireworks? Following the big events of Parade of Sail and the Street Parade, Wednesday, June 24 concluded with a fireworks show.

The Register once again thanks contributor and professional photographer Mike Leonard for his expertise in shooting the fireworks shows and for sharing with our readers.…

The Hendricks Hill Museum will host an Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 4 from noon to 2 p.m. on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is opening its doors next month to the public for its annual open house. Visitors are welcome from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The bright, blue sky with puffy clouds provided a beautiful backdrop for the 64th annual Windjammer Days Parade of Sail on Wednesday, June 24. 

Boaters and people lining the shore got a wonderful show as the various ships sailed or motored into the harbor.

The 2026 Parade of Sail (or Gathering of the Fleet, as it is somet…

Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental healthcare. Sen.

A band of "thieving pirates" landed on our shores as Windjammer Days continued June 24, and they were intent on "pillaging" Boothbay Harbor. If not for a brave band of kids fighting them off in a brief but savage battle, surely all would have been lost.

Pirates, wannabe pirates and curious visitors gathered in Waterfront Park off Commercial Street for a lesson on cannons Wednesday morning, June 24 during the 64th annual Windjammer Days. 

Guests from all over Lincoln County converged at Gliddon Point Oysters Farms to celebrate the youth development work being accomplished by Hearty Roots.