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Ginkgo
The gink is about to go! By the time this issue of the newspaper hits the stands, the leaves from our ginkgo will all be on the ground. One day the tree is full with the bright yellow leaves and the next day the branches are empty. The “ginkgo drop” is sort of a…
Since 1977, Manon Lewis has fostered the joy of creativity with students in the Boothbay region school system. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register
'Look how happy I am': BRHS art teacher Manon Lewis celebrates 48 years
Walking into Manon Lewis’ classroom at Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) is not unlike viewing Bosch’s painting "The Garden of Earthly Delights." First, the eye is overwhelmed by the colors and scale of the scene, but soon it focuses on the vignettes: the box of…
The start of the Halloween parade at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Oct. 31. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register
No trick, Boothbay Harbor's Halloween parade a real treat
The Boothbay Harbor Halloween Parade was another screaming success this year. Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library reported 680 princesses, ghosts and other festive attendees lined the streets for candy and treats. The parade started Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. from the library…
Pat Fraker. Courtesy of BRYMCA
Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good
The Joy of Helping Others
If you’ve been one of the countless people who have passed through the doors of the Boothbay Region YMCA over the past 24 years and have been greeted by the warm smile of Pat Fraker, consider yourself lucky. Even luckier are those who have had the privilege of…
Seahawk AJ Crocker, center, in the starting pack at the Class C State XC Championships Nov. 1 in Augusta. Courtesy of Michael Gaffney
Seahawks runners rise above expectations at state meet
Seahawk cross country runners exceeded predicted seed performances at the Maine Class C State Championships Nov. 1 in Augusta. Coach Nick Scott said, despite challenging conditions, the athletes surpassed expectations in the final meet of the season.  …

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Raymond Gilbert

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Mary E. Seigars

Mary E. Sei…
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Loa L. Blake

Loa L. Blake

Loa Lee Blake, 89, of Tenants Harbor, died as the…
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Dorell A. Carter

Dorell A. Carter

It is with profound sadness that we announce the…
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Jane H. Short

Jane H. Short

Jane Holcomb Short was born May 19, 1933 and died…
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Mae C. Reynolds

Mae C. Reynolds

Mae C. Reynolds, 93, passed away peacefully and…
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Volunteers light up the harbor
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Little Seahawk cheerleaders perform at halftime
The Mini Seahawk cheerleaders, under the instruction of the BRHS cheerleaders, line up for their performance. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register.

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Health Center announces resignation
Boothbay Region Health Center

Melody Rees, FNP-C has resigned her position with the Boothbay…
Open Farm Day at Cape Newagen Farm Nov. 15
Come to Open Farm Day at Cape Newagen Farm on Saturday, Nov. 15 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Courtesy photo

Mark your calendars and join Cape Newagen Farm on Southport for a special free Holiday Open Farm…
Boothbay Harbor Police Department: 2 arrests
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Boothbay Harbor Police Department made two…
Plunge for a Purpose on New Year’s Day with Hearty Roots
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Ready to chill out with Hearty Roots? Registration is open for this year’s Plunge…
OLQOP Advent program Dec. 6
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church

The Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace is preparing a renewed, traditional Advent gift to the Boothbay region…
First Community Lunch draws crowd
Community Lunch. Courtesy of Jen Mitchell

The first Community Lunch of the 2025/2026 season was a great success with about 80 guests in…
Board 20 honors Dave Parkhurst, I.J. Pinkham
Dave Parkhurst

Two local prominent basketball figures were recognized Nov. 1 for their dedication to the…
Lincoln County Commissioners
Residents request Restorative Justice funding in 2026 county budget
Restorative Justice

Lincoln County commissioners still have a few missing pieces of…
BHSD reviews 2026 fiscal budget, proposed 7% rate hike
BHSD trustees consider a 7% rate increase during their second budget workshop on Nov. 4. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) trustees hosted their second…
Balch and Jacques are Bone & Ivory
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Pianist/vocalist Bess Jacques and trombonist Barney Balch, each leaders of their own bands,…
Coastal Rivers offers guided hike at Salt Bay Farm
Naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a guided hike at Salt Bay Farm in Damariscotta on Nov. 17. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

In celebration of national “Take a Hike” day, Coastal…
It’s coming!
Slipping on ice

Winter will arrive shortly bringing ice and snow to the area and Boothbay Area Sand for Seniors (BASS Project) is…
A Bird's Tale
A Modern Day Rare Bird Story
Common cuckoos may be common in Europe and Asia but they are decidedly rare in the U.S. Individual birds have been found only four times including this one from Long Island, New York, in October, 2025. Courtesy of Amy Simmons

There have been some very interesting rare birds spotted here in Maine over the last week or so. A…
From the assistant editor
Let’s find a deal
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With that headline, you might think we're about to endorse one of the numerous ideas for Wiscasset's acreage opposite…
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Are you grateful?
Kevin G. Burnham

Do you spend time thinking about things you are grateful for? If so, doesn’t it make your mood lighter and…
Edgecomb voting results
Edgecomb town hall

Edgecomb voters on Nov. 4 voted down Question 1 on the state ballot, with 187 voting yes and 472 voting no. On…
Southport voting results
Southport town seal

Southport voters on Nov. 4 voted down Question 1 on the state ballot, with 94 voting yes and 257 voting no. On…
Boothbay voting results
Boothbay seal

Boothbay voters on Nov. 4 voted down Question 1 on the state ballot, with 490 voting yes and 1,072 voting no.…
Boothbay Harbor voting results
Boothbay Harbor seal

Boothbay Harbor voters on Nov. 4 voted down Question 1 on the state ballot, with 373 voting yes and 739…
Smith sisters, Crocker and Andreasen named first-team all stars
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Boothbay Region High School sophomore field hockey players Moriah Smith…
Joe's Journal
Ms. Pigette wants to know
Joe Gelarden

 “Is that you? Is it? Wait a minute. Let me put you on speaker,” said the voice squeezing out of my left…
Call for sculpture: Celebrate Maine’s creative legacy

The Blaine House Commission, in collaboration with the Maine Arts Commission, invites…
A windfall of new staff members for Hearty Roots
Molly Thibault

The past few months have brought four new faces to the Hearty Roots team page on its website!…
‘Salebrate’ Wiscasset Early Riser this Saturday!
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Police, Fire and Courts

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 2 arrests
Human remains recovered in Damariscotta
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Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 4 arrests
Supreme court hears arguments in CSD referendum case
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BOOTHBAY HARBOR WEATHER  7 day forecast 

Tides

Friday, 11/07
5:30 AM Low -0.52`
11:56 AM High 12.09`
6:12 PM Low -1.81`
Saturday, 11/08
12:40 AM High 10.38`
6:22 AM Low -0.26`
12:49 PM High 11.83`
7:06 PM Low -1.47`
Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Friday, 11/07
5:18 AM Low -0.49`
11:34 AM High 11.38`
6:00 PM Low -1.71`
Saturday, 11/08
12:18 AM High 9.78`
6:10 AM Low -0.24`
12:27 PM High 11.14`
6:54 PM Low -1.39`
Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Friday, 11/07
5:20 AM Low -0.37`
11:32 AM High 12.56`
6:02 PM Low -1.93`
Saturday, 11/08
12:18 AM High 10.81`
6:12 AM Low -0.13`
12:25 PM High 12.38`
6:57 PM Low -1.71`
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Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Friday, 11/07
5:14 AM Low -0.49`
11:29 AM High 12.98`
5:53 PM Low -1.86`
Saturday, 11/08
12:09 AM High 11.34`
6:06 AM Low -0.15`
12:22 PM High 12.68`
6:48 PM Low -1.48`
Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Joanne Tarlin solo show at River Arts
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