A black vulture partakes of what, to them, is a classic Florida meal: an expired armadillo. (Photo courtesy of Allison Wells)
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For most bird species, the first individual you see is indelibly etched in your memory. You may remember the place, the weather, whether you were hungry or tired, who you were with, even the smells, and the color of the sky. But if you’ve been a bird watcher…
"Alice In Wonderland" rehearsals have been in full swing this month. Emily Mirabile photo
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Take a trip to 'Wonderland' with the Y Arts Community Players
 “When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!” - Alice  The Y Arts Community Players will bring the fantastical world created by Lewis Carroll, "Alice In Wonderland," to audiences…
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3 Boothbay star athletes advancing to collegiate level
March 19 was a day to recognize the achievements of three incredible Boothbay Region High School athletes and wish them success in their collegiate careers. BRHS hosted a signing ceremony for seniors Rose Campbell, Tatum French and Griffin Yereance, who signed…
Residents gather March 17 to approve the $2.4 million AOS 98 budget for FY27. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register
Voters pass $2.4M AOS 98 budget
Voters passed a $2,432,590 budget for the 2027 fiscal year at the Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98 annual budget meeting March 17. Around 20 residents from Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Edgecomb, Southport and Georgetown participated at the…
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In the past several years, the village ducks have returned to our pond by now and are happily paddling around quacking as they scurry off to overhanging bushes lining the water. But this year, the pond seems to have a death grip on its ice, some of which may be…

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Deena M. Sole

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Gail E. Parsons

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Gail Elizabeth Parsons, 72, of Hartsville, South…

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June Pauley

June Pauley

June Pauley…

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Beginning on Wednesday, April 29 from 10 a.m. -to noon. Instructor Cynthia Dias will lead “…

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Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, in partnership with the Maine Forest…

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Community School District (CSD) trustees talked…

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Lincoln County commissioners are questioning a request from the…

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District
Environmental Youth Education fundraiser, poster contest gallery night March 24
Grade 4-6 category winner by Madison Woodbine

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BRES Carnival Night April 8
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Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 8, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., when the Boothbay Region Elementary School…

2026 Windjammer Days
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As Boothbay Harbor prepares to celebrate the 64th annual Windjammer Days, this year’s…

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OK, I am a bit behind the times sometimes.

Thanks to the TV ad I saw recently, I checked out the website, PassItOn.…

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The Elephant returns
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On Sunday, the nation’s energy secretary stared out of my TV set and said the Iran war was going forward according to…

‘Red Hat Brigade’ takes to the streets
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29th Maine International Film Festival
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Festival passes and packages are now available for preorder at miff.org for the 29th Maine…

Lindsay Grant: 'Along the Coast: Portraits of Maine'
Lindsay Grant's "Tidal Reflections."

Lindsay Grant's collection of paintings currently on exhibit at the MaineHealth Miles Campus…

CTL students wrap up cross country skiing with Hearty Roots
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As winter winds down, students at the Center for Teaching and Learning in…

News and notes from the Community Center
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Mah Jong class starts April 2! If you would like to learn how to play this fascinating game,…

Letter to the editor
How very fortunate

Dear Editor:

How very fortunate we year-rounders are to live in such a supportive, thoughtful community…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 4 arrests
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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 276 calls for service for the period of…

Lincoln Theater
Look at the world more closely through 'Observer'
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Lincoln Theater is pleased to present a free screening of the…

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No ‘pick pile,’ no problem  

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Body shield backpack distributed at BRHS, BRES
Coast Guard rescues three fishermen from sinking boat south of Boothbay Harbor
Edgecomb man changes plea to guilty and is convicted of murder
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 4 arrests
Wiscasset homeowner arrested on attempted murder and other charges
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BOOTHBAY HARBOR WEATHER  7 day forecast 

Tides

Sunday, 03/22
2:00 AM High 11.19`
8:09 AM Low -1.23`
2:34 PM High 10.10`
8:22 PM Low -0.25`
Monday, 03/23
2:46 AM High 11.07`
8:59 AM Low -1.00`
3:26 PM High 9.65`
9:12 PM Low 0.18`
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Tides

Sunday, 03/22
1:38 AM High 10.53`
7:57 AM Low -1.16`
2:12 PM High 9.51`
8:10 PM Low -0.24`
Monday, 03/23
2:24 AM High 10.43`
8:47 AM Low -0.94`
3:04 PM High 9.09`
9:00 PM Low 0.17`
Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Sunday, 03/22
1:34 AM High 11.53`
7:58 AM Low -0.93`
2:07 PM High 10.64`
8:12 PM Low 0.05`
Monday, 03/23
2:21 AM High 11.53`
8:50 AM Low -0.83`
3:00 PM High 10.25`
9:03 PM Low 0.40`
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Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Sunday, 03/22
1:32 AM High 12.04`
7:50 AM Low -1.15`
2:05 PM High 11.04`
8:04 PM Low -0.10`
Monday, 03/23
2:20 AM High 11.90`
8:41 AM Low -0.90`
2:57 PM High 10.56`
8:55 PM Low 0.37`
Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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