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David J. Chartier
David J. Chartier 
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Maine Lobstermen’s Association warns Canadian tariffs could devastate Maine’s fall lobster fishery

The future of the electric vehicle charging stations at Meadow Mall enters limbo as questions arise about proper permitting. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register
Electric car chargers hit roadblock

Elaine E. McCoy
Elaine E. McCoy
 ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register
'Who is freedom for?': Slavery in colonial Maine

Police, Fire and Courts

Edgecomb Fire and Rescue July report
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 11 arrests
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 4 arrests
UPDATED: Boothbay crash claims life of Edgecomb man
BHPD makes 6 arrests between July 16 and Aug. 3

Obituaries

Victoria W. Babcock
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Victoria W. Babcock

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

David M. Boucher
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David M. Boucher

David Michael “Dave” Boucher, 70, of Edgecomb, Maine passed away suddenly on Aug. 8, 2026.

Paul Blais
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Paul Blais

Paul Blais, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 12, 2026, after a month's long illness.

Paul C. Lakschewitz
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Paul C. Lakschewitz

Paul C. Lakschewitz of Los Angeles, California and Southport Maine, passed away peacefully on Aug. 2, 2026.

Elaine F. Moore
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Elaine F. Moore

Elaine Francis Colby Moore, 82, of Dracut Massachusetts passed away peacefully on Aug. 14, 2026.

Robert "Bert" Winslow
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Robert Winslow

Robert “Bert” Winslow passed away in the comfort of his home in Dunnellon, Florida, on June 1, 2026, following a courageous battle with

Delight A. Murray
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Delight A. Murray

Delight Ann Murray, 89, of Edgecomb, Maine, went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 16, 2026.

Timber R. Brown
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Timber R. Brown

Timber Ray Brown, 58, of Boothbay, passed away peacefully at Maine Medical Center on Aug. 12, 2026, following a heart attack. 

Peggy S. Averill
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Peggy S. Averill

 

Diana L. Hussa
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Diana L. Hussa

Diana Lee Hussa passed away on Oct.

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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
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Southport primary election results
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Cemetery district eyes veteran grave repair
Pear Street Cemetery

Aug. 26, Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Cemetery District President Skip MacPhee discussed reaching out to Stevens Monument Co. for an estimate to repair several veterans' stones in Boothbay's Wylie Cemetery.

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Text 9-1-1: When you can't talk, you can still get help
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Many people communicate by text every day. But many don't realize that in a real emergency, texting 9-1-1 is also an option when calling isn't safe or possible. 

MaineHealth
Free CNA apprenticeship training in coastal region 
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MaineHealth is offering a certified nursing assistant (CNA) apprenticeship training program, providing a paid pathway for individuals interested in beginning a health care career. 

Bobby Blackman Scholarship Fund pig roast fundraiser Sept. 12
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The Bobby Blackman Scholarship Fund was founded by the Knights of Pythias. They recognized that not only did Bob Blackman work in the trades, but he supported them as well.

Waldoboro GOP hosts 'Great American Picnic'
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For the Waldoboro GOP town committee, there is only one place on Earth for its annual “Great American Picnic" election year fundraiser: The Trump Wall.

Hearty Roots Hootenanny in Edgecomb
Rising Nashville country artist Cam Shelton Hootenanny headliner
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A little bit of Nashville is coming to the Maine coast this September when rising country artist Cam Shelton headlines Hearty Roots’ Hootenanny: Ho-Down Southern Social at Glidden Point Oyster Farms in Edgecomb.

Boothbay Railway Village Museum
'Cocktails & Chrome' this weekend
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The countdown is on to Saturday, Aug. 29 for Cocktails & Chrome, the Railway Village Museum’s 3rd annual event in support of the Museum’s “Driving History Forward” capital campaign for the preservation of Maine’s history and automotive heritage.

First National Bank announces winners of 2027 Customer Photo Calendar Contest
Andrea Lowery of Boothbay Harbor is a winner in the First National Bank's 19th annual Customer Photo Calendar Contest. Andrea Lowery photo

First National Bank is proud to announce the winners of its 19th annual Customer Photo Calendar Contest.

Damariscotta Silent Auction

 

Cinema Clubhouse returns to the big screen
Courtesy of Tanner Grover

 

Remembering the East Boothbay School: A community history display
The East Boothbay School. Courtesy of Larry Brown

Join us for the unveiling of a special display featuring photographs, history and memories of the East Boothbay School including a piece of the original slate blackboard saved from the school. Everyone is welcome to join us on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. at the East Boothbay Fire Station.

Successful Maine Paws for Veterans event
Winners of raffle and members of the VFW. Pictured from left, Megan Gill, Ed Harmon, Kiki, Brad Drummond, Brendan Gill, Justin Morgan; children, Emily and Liam. Courtesy of Jen Mitchell

Sunday Aug. 23, Brady's, along with Brad Drummond and members of the VFW Post 2197 in Topsham, hosted an event to bring awareness to the Maine Paws for Veterans.

Southport Methodist hosts An August Afternoon
An August Afternoon

Southport Methodist Church hosted An August Afternoon of Song, Aug. 23, to a crowd of about 50. Dr. Mary Miller, joined by nine musical artists, performed songs across a balanced playbill spanning classical hymns, soulful blues, contemporary pop, playful Broadway and modern gospel: 18 songs in all, sung mostly as solos or duet…

'Art for Art's Sake' fundraiser sails along
aRTIST INTERVIEW

 

Boothbay Sea and Science Center wraps up impactful summer season
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The Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) recently concluded a successful summer program bringing together youth, community partners, and regional mentors for nine weeks of hands-on sea and science education.

Southport Planning Board
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The Southport Planning Board will meet Wednesday, Sept. 2 at the Southport Town Hall at 5 p.m. The agenda is:

VIP meeting Sept. 1

The next monthly meeting of Visually Impaired Persons (VIP) will be held Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 1:15 p.m. in the Boothbay Region Community Center, located in the Meadow Mall on Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor.

This monthly meeting will be a general discussion where members share their experiences with advancing vision loss and the resources that…

Boothbay Region Historical Society invites you to a special lunch with Sandy Oliver, Maine food historian
Sandy Oliver's book, “Saltwater Foodways."

On Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 11:30 a.m.

The Rev. Canon Katie Pearson at All Saints Aug. 30 and Sept. 6
 Rev. Canon Katie Pearson

The Rev. Canon Katie Pearson is excited to be returning to the All Saints by-the-Sea community for her fifth summer at the chapel.

Rev. Dr. Kelly Murphy Mason at Wilson Chapel Aug. 30
Rev. Dr. Kelly Murphy Mason

The Rev. Dr. Kelly Murphy Mason will lead the last service of the 2026 summer season at Wilson Memorial Chapel on Ocean Point this Sunday, Aug. 30. Her sermon is titled “In the City of Angels.” Margaret Mceldowney will serve as organist. The service is at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome!      

Community Partners to host International Overdose Awareness Day event in Damariscotta
Healthy Lincoln County

Local partners will come together Sunday, Aug.

Unearth a Story speaker series concludes Sept. 2
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Join Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and the Harbor Theater for the final event in the Unearth a Story Summer Speaker Series.

CSD trustees talk BRES renovation, furniture budget 
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Edgecomb selectboard meeting canceled for lack of quorum
Edgecomb town hall

The first problem caused by Edgecomb being down a selectman occurred Aug. 18 as the board canceled its meeting for lack of a quorum. Selectman Cara Gaffney was present, but Chairman Forrest Carver was not.

George Chase resigned July 21, leaving the board with only two members. A special election was scheduled f…

Sheepscot Chorus
Rehearsals for 'St. Nicholas Mass' begin Sept. 8
The Sheepscot Chorus preforming at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor on a Christmas past. Courtesy of the Chorus

Sheepscot Chorus invites you to join in as the group begin rehearsals for the Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6 Boothbay Harbor holiday concerts. The featured work: Joseph Haydn's charming "St.

Whale-y good time at the Maine State Aquarium
This life-size inflatable humpback whale, “Chunk," is at the Maine State Aquarium this Saturday! Immersive and interactive experience with  wildlife educator Jessica Woodend. Courtesy of Dottie Yunger

The season is coming to a close at the Maine State Aquarium, but not before visitors have a chance to have a whale-y good time!

Announcements from BRHS
Boothbay Region High School

Freshmen device pick up: BRHS freshmen should pick up their devices in the school library on Monday, Aug. 24 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. or Tuesday, Aug. 25 between noon and 6 p.m.

Education floats on the Corwith Cramer
Based in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, the SVV Corwith Cramer makes a pit stop in Boothbay Harbor Aug. 15 carrying 20 high schoolers participating in an immersive educational voyage.  ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

The SVV Corwith Cramer is bigger on the inside. Clocking in at an impressive 134 feet from bowsprit to stern, somehow a multi-layered world also lives beneath the deck. There are navigation rooms, a laboratory, kitchen, dining room, makeshift library and more than 30 bunks to accommodate crew and students.

State county commission president visits Lincoln County
ANDRE CUSHING

It doesn’t happen often, but the Lincoln County commissioners had a special guest attend their Aug. 18 meeting.

Teel presents research on cognitive decline prevention
Brain Health Seminar

 

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