Cold, still and bright

On the coldest morning of fall thus far, our intrepid staff member Steve Edwards braved the single-digit weather to capture sea smoke and the stillness of the various waterfronts around the region on Friday, Dec. 5. Hope you enjoy the scenes.

Gingerbread class instructor Kevin Kiley, LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

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Gingerbread 101: Creativity in building

Most Obsessive Compulsive. Best Local Landmark. Best Holiday Spirit. Best Traditional Gingerbread House Design. Best Youth Entry. Most Spectacular. These are just a few of the award categories bestowed upon gingerbread builders with creative flair. And patience.…

The starting line at the 2025 Boothbay Harbor Turkey Trot. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

Runners, walkers flock to Turkey Trot for community fun

What started as a gray, drizzly morning turned into a crisp, sunny day as a crowd of runners and walkers crossed the starting line for the 2025 Boothbay Region Turkey Trot. Around 160 people registered at Boothbay Region High School for the event,…

A mother and child share a moment while carolers sing before Santa's arrival Nov. 27 at the Boothbay Commons. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

Christmas comes early to Boothbay Common

Mr. and Mrs. Claus came to Boothbay Common for an early Christmas appearance Nov. 29. Boothbay Civic Association put on the event, which included games, caroling and hot cocoa. Representatives from Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce, Boothbay Region Fire…

Boothbay Lights Boat Parade and Fireworks

The Boothbay Register/Wiscasset Newspaper's wonderful contributing photographer Mike Leonard once again captured the Boothbay Lights' Lighted Boat Parade and Fireworks display to end the Saturday, Dec. 6 festivities. Thank you Mike. The newspaper staff will…

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Early Bird 2025: What a day!

This group of Early Bird shoppers, on Nov. 22, arrived fully embracing holiday spirit and ready to shop! STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

Rolling into first place: The Greenleaf Inn

Greenleaf Inn team steering their way to a win. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

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Craig Pederson sculpture selected for National Exhibition

Craig Pederson's "The Orca." Courtesy of Connie Netherton

Craig Pederson's sculpture "The Orca," created from native Maine granite, was…

St. Columba’s Episcopal Church

Schedule of Christmas services

32 Emery Lane, Boothbay…

Gingerbread Spectacular live music

Memory of the 2024 Spectacular featuring the big Gingerbread cookie amidst the crowds... Robert Mitchell photo

The Opera House’s annual holiday Gingerbread Spectacular shows off an array of local talents…

Waldo Theatre erects lobster trap tree

Clint Collamore, forefront, with Sierra and Buddy Poland brought holiday spirit outdoors at the Waldo Theatre. Courtesy of Kelli Westcott McCannell

This past Saturday, Waldoboro fisherman Clint Collamore pulled up in front of the Waldo Theatre…

Lisbon rallies past Boothbay boys 58-54 in season opener

Lisbon scored a come-from-behind, 58-54, victory over Boothbay Friday night in…

This week at the Harbor Theater

"Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" opening at Harbor Theater Friday, Dec. 12. Courtesy of the venue

"Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" - (PG13; 2 hours) - "Springsteen: Deliver Me from…

Pratts Island residents discuss potential blasting impact on wells

About two dozen Pratts Island residents attended, either in-person…

BH Opera House: Sons of Serendip, Dec. 20

Sons of Serendip. Boothbay Harbor Opera House. Dec. 20. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

Billboard charting classical-crossover quartet, Sons of Serendip, won the hearts of fans…

Sewer district approves 7% rate hike

Trustees Russell Hoffman, James Stormont and Deryl Kipp approve the sewer district's budget and rates during a Dec. 4 public hearing. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

On Dec. 4, Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) trustees unanimously approved…

Southport Planning Board nods deck replacement

The Southport Planning Board’s Dec. 3 meeting may have lasted all of four minutes. The…

Winners announced Dec. 18

Fire Auxiliary’s fundraiser

Please support the Boothbay Region Fire Auxiliary’s biggest fundraiser of the year by buying raffle tickets…

Evergreen Tree

There you are so tall and bright

Star…

AARP scam alert: Preventing holiday package thieves

With holiday shopping—and shipping—comes the risk of package theft. Thieves — often…

BRHS girls basketball

Seahawks open season with easy win at Lisbon

Senior Tatum French led the Seahawks with 26 points as the 2025-2026 Boothbay Region High School…

BHPD’s new software protects family, property

The Boothbay Harbor Police Department (BHPD) makes protecting loved ones and vacant properties easier with new online databases. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor Police Department (BHPD) just got an upgrade with new online…

The Waldo Theatre

Bearly Dead: A tribute to the Grateful Dead

The Waldo is excited to have The Bearly Dead return to the stage Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. after last year’…

County commissioners approve $15.324 million budget

On Dec. 2, Lincoln County commissioners unanimously approved a 2026 budget of $15,324,…

Frank 106.9 FM to broadcast high school basketball

106.9 FRANK FM, WBQX will broadcast local high school basketball for a 16th straight…

MaineHealth Primary Care Damariscotta announces change in Saturday hours

MaineHealth Primary Care Damariscotta will no longer…

A Bird's Tale

Maine Birds and Maine Birders in Manhattan for the Holidays

The rooftop view of Manhattan was spectacular with the Chrysler Building gleaming in the afternoon sun while an American robin called from a patio on the brick building to the left. Courtesy of Jeff Wells

Like many people, we traveled to spend time with family for the Thanksgiving…

Southport November building permits

11/4/25 #4289 Ken Curtis, 12 Newagen Road, rebuild living area

11/4/25 #4290 Henry D'Angelo…

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Latest 5 good things

On this next to last installment of 2025's five good things that happened in or near Wiscasset, we start with a…

From the editor

Thank you Larry Brown

I’m just gonna come out and say it – Larry Brown has been a great addition to our community over the many years…

Guided hike at Plummer Point Preserve with Coastal Rivers

A weathered spruce tree stands at the tip of Feldspar Point at Plummer Point Preserve. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah …

Tides

Monday, 12/08
1:21 AM	High	9.90`
7:01 AM	Low	0.07`
1:30 PM	High	11.30`
7:47 PM	Low	-1.04`

Tuesday, 12/09
2:17 AM	High	9.64`
7:58 AM	Low	0.43`
2:27 PM	High	10.71`
8:44 PM	Low	-0.53`

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Tides

Monday, 12/08
12:59 AM	High	9.32`
6:49 AM	Low	0.07`
1:08 PM	High	10.64`
7:35 PM	Low	-0.98`

Tuesday, 12/09
1:55 AM	High	9.07`
7:46 AM	Low	0.41`
2:05 PM	High	10.09`
8:32 PM	Low	-0.49`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Monday, 12/08
1:02 AM	High	10.46`
6:53 AM	Low	0.21`
1:09 PM	High	12.01`
7:39 PM	Low	-1.30`

Tuesday, 12/09
1:59 AM	High	10.26`
7:50 AM	Low	0.51`
2:07 PM	High	11.46`
8:34 PM	Low	-0.82`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Monday, 12/08
12:50 AM	High	10.86`
6:47 AM	Low	0.22`
1:03 PM	High	12.13`
7:29 PM	Low	-0.99`

Tuesday, 12/09
1:46 AM	High	10.55`
7:45 AM	Low	0.59`
2:00 PM	High	11.52`
8:25 PM	Low	-0.43`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Lúnasa: Irish Christmas Celebration

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Drink & Be Merry Wine Room Sale and WINE TASTING at Southport General Store!

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MCH Making Community Happen

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Lúnasa: Irish Christmas Celebration

Camden Opera House

Drink & Be Merry Wine Room Sale and WINE TASTING at Southport General Store!

Southport General Store & Barn

Bid for a Great Cause!

MCH Making Community Happen

MCH/Meals on Wheels Online Auction is OPEN!

MCH Making Community Happen

Thomaston Place Auction Galleries Presents an Unreserved Sale of Fine Jewelry, Vintage Pieces & Precious Metals—Just in Time for Holiday Giving

Thomaston Place Auction Galleries

Brady's Open Tuesday for storm watch!!

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Sunday Breakfast at Brady's!!

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Early Bird Means Mimosa Palooza and Breakfast at Brady's!!

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Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

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One More Chance to See NUREMBERG at Harbor Theater

Monday, December 8, 2025 - 02:00 pm

Winter warming lunch

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 11:30 am to1:00 pm

Boothbay Lights' Gardens Aglow

Saturday, November 15, 2025 - 04:00 pm to9:00 pm

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Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 05:00 pm to6:30 pm

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Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 06:00 pm to8:00 pm

Ocean on Tap: It's a marine worm's world

Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 07:00 pm

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Friday, December 5, 2025 - 11:00 am to12:30 pm

Sea of Lights at MSA

Friday, December 5, 2025 - 11:00 am to3:00 pm

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