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Boothbay gets big win over Spruce Mountain

The Boothbay Region Seahawks are on a roll and Friday’s Homecoming win over the visiting Spruce Mountain Phoenix might have been the team's biggest win of the season so far. The Seahawks got two second half goals, an unassisted third quarter goal by Sophia Gatnar…

BRHS celebrates Homecoming 2025, seniors dominate

Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) celebrated Homecoming 2025 Sep. 29 – Oct. 4. Festivities included a series of grade-level competitions, community activities, a pep rally, a parade, sports games (field hockey and football) and concluded with the Homecoming…

Fire at 79 Western Avenue in Boothbay Harbor Oct. 4. Courtesy of Mark Sullivan

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UPDATE: Fire destroys Western Avenue home Oct. 4

UPDATE: The Maine State Fire Marshal's Office reported Sunday night, Oct. 5 that following an on-scene investigation, officials determined the fire was electrical in nature and originated from the back side of the residence. ORIGINAL POST:On Saturday, Oct.…

US Brig Niagara, at the Bristol Marine shipyard in Boothbay Harbor. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

Keeping history, traditions afloat with the US Brig Niagara

At 13, Greg Bailey started spending childhood summers alongside seasoned sailors wearing filthy Carhartts, draped in tattoos, earrings, and stories of globetrotting adventures. He volunteered on the U.S. Brig Niagara, the state ship of Pennsylvania, docked in his…

ARTinME 2025 First Place awarded to Helen Matthews' "View" by jurors David Estey and Jaap Helder. Courtesy of Lauren Palmer/BRAF

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ARTinME 2025: Destined to be a 'best ever' for BRAF

I walked into Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) last Saturday night for its annual ARTinME opening reception and awards. And, wow. Just wow. I’ll say it now (and probably later as well): This is one of those shows in which each work is an example of each…

Obituaries

Ann Brown

Ann Brown, 85, formerly of Wiscasset, Maine passed…

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Celebration of Life for Thom Carroll

A Celebration of Life for Thom Carroll…

Omer W. Reed

Omer Waldron Reed, beloved husband, father, and…

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Lisa M. Gosselin

It is with profound sadness that we announce the…

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Jay S. Bailey

Jay Sumner Bailey of Woolwich, at the age of 78,…

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Phillip B. Stewart

Phillip B. Stewart, 84, of Edgecomb, passed…

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BHRCC Awards Night celebrates community

BHCC held its annual award nights Oct. 1 to celebrate notable businesses, organizations and individuals in the community. Pictured: Boothbay Railway Village Museum Board President Caleb Hodgon and VP Holly Stover. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Pemaquid Oyster Festival expands, shuckers compete

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BH Opera House: Singer-songwriters Jay Nash and Brooks Hubbard

Jay Nash. Brooks Hubbard. Oct. 18. Opera House. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

The historic Opera House in Boothbay Harbor welcomes a well-traveled…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

Opera fans: Don't miss the Met Live in HD production of "La Sonnambula" on Nov. 1. Courtesy of Lincoln Theater

We are getting excited to welcome you back on Nov. 1! While our doors have been closed, our lobby has been…

BRHS student connects with military, family heritage

Officer Larry Brown gifts sophomore Addie Barter, 15, with a copy of "Looking Back Vol 2." so she can learn about her great uncle, Gordon Tibbetts. Courtesy of Larry Brown

Boothbay Region high schooler Addie Barter, 15, has gained national recognition…

This week at the Harbor Theater

"The Roses" is opening Friday, Oct. 10 at the Harbor Theater in Boothbay Harbor. Courtesy of the venue

"Hamilton" - (2020; PG13; 2 hours, 40 minutes) - The filmed version of Lin-Manuel…

BRHS field hockey schedule changes

Boothbay Region High School Athletic Director Allan Crocker announced the following Tuesday…

News and notes from the Community Center

We are pleased that starting Monday, Oct. 6 Jane Carpenter joined us as our office…

Fall Foliage Fair this weekend at BRVM

The 57th Fall Foliage Festival is set for this Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and…

Seahawk field hockey

3 BRHS seniors honored

The three seniors on the 2025 Boothbay Region High School field hockey team were honored, along with their…

Veggies to Table crew in harvest mode

Fall is in the air at Veggies to Table and the fields are brimming with abundance. The…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 8 accidents involving deer

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 309 calls for service…

Seahawks finish strong at Festival of Champions

A pack of Seahawk runners in the center of the starting line at the Festival of Champions in Belfast Oct. 4. Courtesy of Michael Gaffney.

Almost 1,500 runners competed in the Festival of Champions cross country race in Belfast Oct. 4. Boothbay…

Seahawks win 10th game, shut out Telstar

Sophomore Moriah Smith scored four and was one of six players who had goals in the Seahawks’ 11…

Letter to the editor

Cutting school

Dear Editor:

Our current Secretary of Education is uniquely qualified to lead the nation in this vital area. Her…

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Facts about yes on Question 1

Dear Editor:

Votingyes on Question 1 is not…

Letter to the editor

Murder on the high seas

Dear Editor:

The Trump administration’s “enhanced counter narcotics operation" has resulted in the…

Letter to the editor

Leave the dams

Dear Editor:

The Nature Conservancy does not own our energy, our jobs, our very way of…

Edgecomb Fire Department September report

The Edgecomb Fire Department (EFD) responded to 24 calls in September. Our team of trained…

Letter to the editor

Legislature and BRWD must face the drought reality

Dear Editor:

Maine may be entering spring already in a drought…

Letter to the editor

Don’t look away

Dear Editor:

After sending masked troops into American cities to launch racist attacks,…

Southport Column: Raccoons, talks, flu shots and more

Another week of sun, warm temperatures and fall colors, other than continued…

Letter to the Editor

Dedicated firefighters

Dear Editor:

Last night (Oct. 4), a fire…

Washington Academy beats Boothbay in 8-man football

Washington Academy held off a furious Boothbay second-half rally Oct. 3 to…

Sprucewold Column: Deer, bailing boats and more

One of our resident deer was hit by a car in the early hours of Friday morning near the…

Accident clarification

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office report for the Aug. 28, 2025 issue for the Boothbay Register/Wiscasset…

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Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 10/08
5:56 AM	Low	-0.68`
12:06 PM	High	12.00`
6:27 PM	Low	-1.51`

Thursday, 10/09
12:39 AM	High	11.28`
6:42 AM	Low	-0.58`
12:52 PM	High	12.20`
7:18 PM	Low	-1.63`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 10/08
5:49 AM	Low	-0.86`
12:04 PM	High	12.63`
6:20 PM	Low	-1.60`

Thursday, 10/09
12:35 AM	High	11.86`
6:36 AM	Low	-0.70`
12:51 PM	High	12.75`
7:10 PM	Low	-1.61`

Marine Forecast
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Both Sides Now: The Music & Lives of Joni Mitchell & Leonard Cohen

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Both Sides Now: The Music & Lives of Joni Mitchell & Leonard Cohen

The Waldo Theatre

A PHANTOM SONG breathes new life into an abandoned theater

The Strand Theatre

American Patchwork Quartet

Camden Opera House

Once an Outlaw - Acoustic

Camden Opera House

The Edna Project

Camden Opera House

Fall Hours in the Barn

Southport General Store & Barn

First Responders Appreciation Weekend October 4th & 5th at Boothbay Railway Village

Boothbay Railway Village Museum

DOUBLE HEADER!! STEVIE JONES & DAVE & CHRIS GAGNE TONIGHT AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET! 5:30 to 7:30PM

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

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A PHANTOM SONG breathes new life into an abandoned theater

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