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One of the nicest things about working with the Boothbay Register is Kevin Burnham’s willingness (reluctantly sometimes I suspect) to cut me some slack … and correct my screw ups! For example, today I was trying to pull something together for my weekly column. No…

After spending the winter hanging around palm trees (hence the name), palm warblers begin arriving in Maine in April. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells.

A Bird's Tale

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It’s still early enough in spring that migratory bird species are arriving relatively slowly. The first wood ducks one day, then maybe there’s a week or so before the next arrival—perhaps tree swallows swooping around over the stream or wetland. Then it’s…

A high school class project resulted in providing the Boothbay Sea and Science Center with advice on combatting the impact of rising sea levels on its boat house and two educational buildings. Four groups of students provided their research and recommendations April 10 to Boothbay Planning Board Chairman Bruce Bowler and Code Enforcement Officer Dan Feeney at the municipal building. Pictured are Piper McKane, left, and Aileigh Johnson. BILL PEARSON/Boothbay Register

BRHS students offer advice on climate resiliency for Sea and Science Center

Boothbay Sea and Science Center on Carter Street in East Boothbay gives students an up close view of marine life. In fact, it may be too close as the shed house and another building are in need of repairs. Rising sea levels are an apparent culprit of the damage.…

Schooner "Heritage" has attended Windjammer Days in the Boothbay Region for decades. Sean Sheppard photo

Begin charting your course for Windjammer Days

The Boothbay Region's festival founded in 1962 remains the most anticipated event of the year. The 64th annual Windjammer Days week-long festival happens from Sunday, June 21 through Saturday, June 27. Windjammers, schooners and yachts confirmed for the 64th…

CSD school committee approves warrants for public vote during an April 14 meeting. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

CSD school committee sends warrant to voters

April 14, the Community School District (CSD) school committee voted 4-1 to approve the fiscal year 2026-27 warrant and set a June 9 budget validation referendum. Tom Perkins was the opposing vote for both. Stephanie Hawke was not present. The first public…

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Dr. Shepard's book is exceptional

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Mike Bartles is the right choice for write-in

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Why I am running for selectman

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Alumni Game success

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A conservative who isn’t

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Render unto Caesar

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As a citizen of Edgecomb and a parent to four alumni of the…

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From the Maine Senate

My Thoughts on the Supplemental Budget

As you may know, we wrapped up the 132nd Legislature’s Second Special Session last Tuesday, April 14.…

Boothbay Harbor ballot May 1

Four candidates are vying for two open seats for three-year terms on the Boothbay Harbor Board of…

Veggies to Table celebrates record impact at annual Appreciation Day Potluck

Ken Brodsky Jefferson Community Food Pantry volunteer, Todd Erkman/ Alain Ollier and Laura Morris

On Sunday, April 12, Veggies to Table held its annual…

Daniel Harding dominates Opening Day at Wiscasset Speedway

Pro Stocks winner Daniel Harding. Jasen Dickey Photography

After a long and cold six…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

"Project Hail Mary" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 36 minutes) - Science teacher Ryland Grace (…

Southport PTO fundraiser May 8

Come to the Southport Town Hall on May 8 for the Southport PTO fundraiser. File photo

Friends of the Southport Central School (PTO) is…

Alex Gibney's new film "Knife" at Lincoln Theater

Award-winning documentarian Alex Gibney will be at Lincoln Theater May 2. Courtesy photo

Lincoln Theater is pleased to present a powerful evening of film and conversation. Join us…

2026 Windjammer Days

Mark Carter: Petty Officer Third Class MR3

Mark Carter during his Naval career. Courtesy photo

As Boothbay Harbor prepares to celebrate the 64th annual Windjammer Days, this…

Tides

Tuesday, 04/21
2:29 AM	High	11.44`
8:47 AM	Low	-1.19`
3:16 PM	High	9.72`
8:58 PM	Low	0.35`

Wednesday, 04/22
3:26 AM	High	11.01`
9:45 AM	Low	-0.72`
4:18 PM	High	9.33`
9:59 PM	Low	0.77`

Marine Forecast
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Tides

Tuesday, 04/21
2:07 AM	High	10.77`
8:35 AM	Low	-1.12`
2:54 PM	High	9.15`
8:46 PM	Low	0.33`

Wednesday, 04/22
3:04 AM	High	10.37`
9:33 AM	Low	-0.68`
3:56 PM	High	8.79`
9:47 PM	Low	0.73`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Tuesday, 04/21
2:05 AM	High	11.93`
8:38 AM	Low	-1.27`
2:53 PM	High	10.25`
8:49 PM	Low	0.45`

Wednesday, 04/22
3:02 AM	High	11.62`
9:37 AM	Low	-0.93`
3:55 PM	High	9.94`
9:50 PM	Low	0.77`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Tuesday, 04/21
2:03 AM	High	12.22`
8:29 AM	Low	-1.13`
2:46 PM	High	10.63`
8:44 PM	Low	0.56`

Wednesday, 04/22
3:00 AM	High	11.76`
9:28 AM	Low	-0.64`
3:47 PM	High	10.20`
9:45 PM	Low	0.98`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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