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When our daughters were little people, we spent many fun times with family and friends at Barrett’s Park, a wonderful spit of land surrounded by Lobster Cove waters, sandwiched between Sprucewold, the road to Wall Point and greater Linekin Bay. It’s a public park…

The Boothbay Harbor planning board votes on BBHWP's renewed motion to recuse Thomas Minerich. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

BBHWP again asks for planning board member recusal

Aug. 12, Boothbay Harbor's planning board continued its public merit review hearing for Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation’s (BBHWP) East Side Park amended site plan application. Business began with BBHWP's Aug. 4 motion asking, for the second time,…

Service dog fundraiser for veterans takes center stage Aug. 23 at Brady's

Each Sunday, the Saltwater Hillbilly entertains at Brady’s with his songs, wit and charm. But on Aug. 23, there will be a slight “paws" in the regularly scheduled afternoon program. Brady’s is holding a fundraiser for Maine Paws for Veterans. The…

Don't worry, he doesn't bite! The excitement was palpable Aug. 7 as attendees got a tour of Mr. Drew's exotic animals from his organization in Poland, Maine. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

‘Mr. Drew’ brings his zoo to Boothbay Harbor

Looking like a page had been ripped from National Geographic, a menagerie of exotic animals touched down at Boothbay Harbor Town Hall Aug. 7 for a presentation from "Mr. Drew and His Animals Too." Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library hosted the event. The titular Mr.…

Horses were a hit!

The residents and staff of St. Andrews Village were ready to greet two special guests Friday morning, Aug. 14, outside the Village Inn. The special guests had nothing to say, but the greeters were sure smitten with them. Enter Jimmy and Marley, horses owned by…

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Anne Cyr's new poetry book has arrived

Local author Anne Cyr’s new poetry book, “The Wondermaker,” was released by Moon Pie…

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Back to the future

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An enumerated power of…

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A special evening with singer/songwriter Gabriel Donohue

Don’t miss a special evening with Irishman, Gabriel Donohue at 727 Ocean Sunset Bar at…

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Double standard

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It seems as though a double standard is being used by the abutter on his own…

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Troy Jackson is a champion of the people

Dear Editor:

The TV attack ads being run by our current senator against Troy Jackson could not be…

American Legion Post 36

In past articles, I have mentioned the Maine Veterans Coordinating Committee (MVCC), but I want to remind…

Mobius looks to the future: Community is our setting

Robin Lord and Michael Turner volunteer at the FARMS Kitchen at the CLC YMCA. Photo courtesy of DSP support staff

Mobius, Inc. is looking toward the future with the planned sale of its longtime building at…

Sprucewold Column: Meetings, woods, remembrances and more

The Sprucewold Association annual meeting was held Aug. 1 at the Linekin…

Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good

A Curtain Call and A Community All Call: Celebrating Emily Mirabile and Evolving Y-Arts

Sarah Harris and Emily Mirabile after Sarah’s award for student choreography at the "Elf, Jr." performance at the Junior Theater Festival earlier this year. Courtesy of Emily Mirabile

For more than two decades, there has been a…

Juniper and McKown Points: Music, kids triathlon and more

The first-ever karaoke/sing-along at the Community House on Monday night…

Bayville Buzz

Monday, Aug. 10, was not a good day to be a menhaden in Linekin Bay. Sunday looked like a great day for them as…

‘America 250: What Is the ‘Pursuit of Happiness’ Anyway?’ presented by Coastal Senior College

In the 250 years since the signing of the Declaration…

Setting the stage for a whole new show

Emily Mirabile, center, with Sarah Harris and Sophia Mansfield at the 2026 Junior Theater Festival. File photo

“We are deeply thankful to Emily for the extraordinary chapter she has given Y-Arts, building on the…

Jonathon Emerson wins Late Model 75 at Wiscasset Speedway

Pictured from left, Faith Cleaves, Kyle Hewins and Alec Brown. Jasen Dickey photo

This past Saturday, Aug. 15 excited fans packed the stands and pit area at…

Southport Junior Yacht Club

Yet another summer has come to a close at Southport Yacht Club, where long term memories were made,…

Lincoln County property transfers in July

Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers…

All Saints by-the-Sea dual celebration

Please join the All Saints by-the-Sea community on Sunday, Aug. 23 for a celebration marking the…

Celebrate Lincoln County history on the banks of the Kennebec Sept. 13

Lincoln County Historical Association’s Pownalborough Court House. File photo

Preservation Party, Lincoln County Historical Association’s annual…

Children's Day: Fun in the sun

The Aug. 9 sun shone bright and hot for families arriving at Boothbay Railway Village Museum for the annual…

Mary Lou Teel reflects on 45 years of storytelling

Jerry Homer introduces Mary Lou Teel, seated. EMMA BENVENUTO/Boothbay Register

Aug. 13, writer and producer Mary Lou Teel, whose career with CBS included working…

Brain health seminar Aug. 17 at Bigelow Lab

You're invited to a free seminar on “How to Improve Your Brain Health” at Bigelow…

An August Afternoon of Song

An essay

The art of vacation

Sunlight through the trees. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

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Senior Scramble Aug. 10

1st place (57) Bill Farrin, Sean Chahalane…

Tides

Tuesday, 08/18
4:03 AM	High	9.41`
9:53 AM	Low	0.76`
4:23 PM	High	9.86`
10:31 PM	Low	0.71`

Wednesday, 08/19
4:56 AM	High	8.80`
10:42 AM	Low	1.34`
5:13 PM	High	9.51`
11:27 PM	Low	1.08`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Tuesday, 08/18
3:41 AM	High	8.86`
9:41 AM	Low	0.72`
4:01 PM	High	9.28`
10:19 PM	Low	0.67`

Wednesday, 08/19
4:34 AM	High	8.28`
10:30 AM	Low	1.26`
4:51 PM	High	8.96`
11:15 PM	Low	1.02`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Tuesday, 08/18
3:41 AM	High	9.94`
9:44 AM	Low	0.69`
4:03 PM	High	10.23`
10:18 PM	Low	0.65`

Wednesday, 08/19
4:34 AM	High	9.29`
10:32 AM	Low	1.29`
4:53 PM	High	9.87`
11:13 PM	Low	1.01`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Tuesday, 08/18
3:34 AM	High	10.28`
9:39 AM	Low	0.90`
3:55 PM	High	10.66`
10:14 PM	Low	0.84`

Wednesday, 08/19
4:26 AM	High	9.62`
10:28 AM	Low	1.53`
4:45 PM	High	10.26`
11:08 PM	Low	1.23`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Blue saxophonist Vanessa Collier on Sept. 25!

The Strand Theatre

Joachim Cooder, Presented by Bagaduce Music

Camden Opera House

Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine

Evergreen Home Performance

The Weekend is here!!

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PRIME RIB & POPOVERS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR 4:00 to 8:30PM

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