BHML one of two Maine libraries visited during Government Accountability Office Tour

In October 2024, three federal officials arrived at the library for an in-depth site visit. Dispatched from Washington, D.C., they came to assess the physical condition of the building and to better understand the operational challenges of delivering modern…

Harriet McKane reins in her future

Life can take you in unexpected directions; a chance meeting or being at the right place at the right time can change your fate. In the case of Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) alum Harriet McKane, 19, it was attending her cousin’s birthday…

You may be surprised to learn that in the hierarchy of birds at feeders, the loud and sometimes bullying blue jay ranks lower in dominance than the hairy woodpecker. Courtesy of Jeff Wells

Who’s the Toughest Bird at the Feeder?

With the recent snow has come an increase in bird activity at our feeders and the small patches of open ground we’ve cleared under them. When all the birds are trying to access the limited space available, it’s not surprising that there seems to be more…

'Round Town

Happy New Year

My new year’s resolution ...“Out with the old and in with the old.” Getting potted with the old buoys! There you have it. I am embracing my regression to the past and proud of it. Technology is confusing and not well suited to the way I think, or don’t. The more…

A look back at 2025 in the Boothbay region

An FBI investigation, the continuing sagas of school funding and Waterfront Park and much more occurred in 2025 in the Boothbay region. Below are the newspaper’s picks for the stories from each month. January After 20 years of service, Evelyn Shahan, 83, has…

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Staff's Best Photos of 2025

Staff photographer Steve Edwards spent a morning and an afternoon on the water during the 2025 Boothbay Harbor Tuna Challenge and captured this and many other great shots. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

The colorful and fun BRES Holiday Concert

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Studio Theatre of Bath to hold auditions

Studio Theatre of Bath is excited to announce auditions for "Over The River and Through…

Southport building permits for December

Dec. 4 #4296: James Carroll 16 Beach Road, blasting Permitp

Dec. 4 #4297: Jana Morehouse 36…

Books For Babies at BHML

New year…new baby?!

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library is excited to announce the launch of a new ongoing…

From the assistant editor

Still going in the right direction

Last January in this space, we noted there had been…

From the editor

The clock is ticking

As the print deadline slowly approached on Monday morning – and after making it safely to the office on this slippery…

BRHS girls basketball

Raiders run past Seahawks, 62-32

The Oak Hill Raiders broke open a rather low-scoring first half, tallying 29 points in the third…

Joe's Journal

Happy 2026

Well, we survived 2025. But, did we?

My brain is overloaded. Is yours?

As we enter the new year, we have been…

Union Agricultural Fair

2026 Maine Wild Blueberry Festival poster contest

The Trustees of the Union Fair / Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival are launching our…

Where It's/Was At

Behind the gingerbread baking door

Rimar Reed's "Candy Drop" interactive gingerbread.

Gingerbread Spectacular baker/designer/architect Rimar Reed’s entries have long been part of…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 1 arrest

The…

Charlotte Nutt to hold campaign launch event

On Saturday, Jan. 10 at 1 p.m., Charlotte Nutt, candidate for State Representative House…

Barter wins Last Sunday Cook-Off at Brady’s

An outstanding Meatball Cook-Off was held at Brady’s at 25 Union Street the Sunday, Dec. 28, the very last Sunday of the year.…

'The Librarians' to screen at The Waldo

Presented by the Friends of the Waldoboro Library, "The Librarians" comes to The Waldo Jan. 11!…

Dance your way into 2026

Another New Year's Eve is nigh. Celebrating locally? Or is a night of dinner or dancing (or both) what you're up for…

Community Lunch Dec. 29: Tacos!

Stan, Byron and Tancy at the ready. Elliott Schwartz photo

The weather and the roads may not have been helpful but that didn't stop over 50 people from attending…

BRHS boys basketball

Oak Hill holds off late Boothbay rally

Boothbay stormed out to a 13-3 lead, but Oak Hill rallied, and won, 60-53, Monday night in…

letter to the editor

Please give up the ship

Dear Editor:

All of us would agree that President Donald J. Trump is “a very aesthetic person.” One glance at…

Letter to the editor

Standing with Hannaford: Our community partner in the Boothbay region

Dear Editor:

Recent advertisements from the New England Consumer…

Bergman's 'The Magic Flute' first of series to screen

Join us at Harbor Theater on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. for a very special…

The Bremen Library

Joy Vaughan first 2026 Artist of the Month

The Bremen Library is pleased to be hosting Joy Vaughan as our first 2026 Artist of the…

Boothbay Harbor comprehensive plan moving forward

The Boothbay Harbor Selectboard takes a vote during their Dec. 22 meeting. From left, Mark Gimbel, Michael Tomko, Ken Rayle, and Alyssa Allen. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

The Boothbay Harbor comprehensive plan process is making progress, according to…

Christmas party at House of Pizza

On Sunday, Dec. 21, the House of Pizza in the Meadow Mall, Boothbay Harbor opened its doors to friends and…

Southport Column: Library warmth, Penguin Plunge cold, and more

Chilly and stunning is this day after Christmas, enough sun to make the…

First VIP meeting of 2026 Jan. 6

The Visually Impaired Persons meeting is held the first Tuesday of each month, and the first one in 2026…

Tides

Friday, 01/02
3:09 AM	Low	0.11`
9:39 AM	High	11.41`
3:59 PM	Low	-1.33`
10:26 PM	High	9.64`

Saturday, 01/03
4:05 AM	Low	-0.12`
10:36 AM	High	11.61`
4:54 PM	Low	-1.53`
11:21 PM	High	9.84`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Friday, 01/02
2:57 AM	Low	0.10`
9:17 AM	High	10.74`
3:47 PM	Low	-1.25`
10:04 PM	High	9.08`

Saturday, 01/03
3:53 AM	Low	-0.11`
10:14 AM	High	10.94`
4:42 PM	Low	-1.44`
10:59 PM	High	9.27`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Friday, 01/02
2:59 AM	Low	0.32`
9:18 AM	High	12.09`
3:50 PM	Low	-1.39`
10:07 PM	High	10.29`

Saturday, 01/03
3:56 AM	Low	0.12`
10:15 AM	High	12.34`
4:44 PM	Low	-1.62`
11:02 PM	High	10.49`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Friday, 01/02
2:55 AM	Low	0.25`
9:13 AM	High	12.22`
3:41 PM	Low	-1.35`
9:56 PM	High	10.63`

Saturday, 01/03
3:52 AM	Low	-0.01`
10:09 AM	High	12.47`
4:35 PM	Low	-1.57`
10:50 PM	High	10.85`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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