Ocean sunfish spotted in Linekin Bay

Frequent regional visitor Anatoli Gorolevici of Boston saw a strange sight in the early morning of Aug. 5 while out on the water with his eldest son. In Linekin Bay, there was an oddly shaped creature about 6 feet in length. What Gorolevici first believed was a…

Red-winged blackbirds are among the birds species that are declining in Maine. More than fifty percent of the blackbird family worldwide are showing declines. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells.

A Bird's Tale

Half of the World’s Migratory Birds Are in Decline

The “review.” It’s how we decide whether to watch a movie or show, dine at a new restaurant, even hike a trail we’ve never taken before. Scientists have their own kind of review: summary of the current state of a particular field of research, often with…

Press release

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital advances new regional model for women’s health care

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital will move forward with a new regional model for women’s health services that preserves comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care in Damariscotta, expands local gynecologic services and transitions inpatient Labor and Delivery services…

Visions of summer in Boothbay Harbor

The heat returned to downtown Boothbay Harbor Aug. 5, but that didn't stop visitors from enjoying all the region has to offer, from wandering into shops, checking out homemade wares on the library lawn, or hopping aboard a cooling boat ride. The dog days of summer…

The selectboard appoints Denise Griffin 4-0 to a three-year term on the appeals board. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Gimbel resigns from BH selectboard, public forum conduct discussed

During an Aug. 10 Boothbay Harbor selectboard meeting, it was announced that Selectman Mark Gimbel is resigning due to personal reasons. Gimbel was reelected to his three-year seat in May. The board floated hosting a special election, which would cost between $1,…

Obituaries

Graveside service for Dennis Soule

A graveside service for Dennis…

Julie A. Witzell

Julie Ann (Dow) Witzell, of Edgecomb, Maine,…

Obituary

Darlene T. Little

Darlene Teresa Little passed away July 22, 2026…

Obituary

Graveside service for Christine Warren

A graveside memorial service for…

Jacqueline J. Elderkin

Jacqueline J. Elderkin passed away…

Obituary

Celebration of Life for David G. Butterworth

…

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Tarpley's writing debut rocks CMT: Lights, Ladies, Legends!

Elena Tarpley's “Lights, Ladies, Legends!”

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Pier One partners with Veggies to Table

Pier One Pizza & Pub in Boothbay Harbor has chosen Veggies to Table as their organization of…

Maine Art Gallery

Tissue paper collage with Deb Arter

“Letting Loose with Tissue and Glue: Diving into Translucent Collage” is the next and last class…

Peter Ralston at Kerr+Jones Gallery

A book signing with Peter Ralston will be held at Kerr+Jones Gallery on Aug. 19. Courtesy of the venue

Kerr+Jones Gallery in East Boothbay will be hosting a book signing…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

Don't miss CatVideoFest beginning Aug. 15 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Music Unearthed" - Salt Bay Chamberfest (SBC) Summer Concert Series - The…

Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club celebrates ‘Super Sunday’

On Sunday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, a day…

Boothbay Sea and Science Center

Exploring our Maine maritime history

Last week science at the Boothbay Sea and Science Center…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 4 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 354 calls for service for the period of Aug…

Desperate for volunteers

The Lincoln County Recovery Community Center located at 3 Hall St., Newcastle will be holding their 5k road…

Preservation Party auction features fabulous experiences

A sail and lunch aboard Schooner Sycamore is among the prizes offered at Preservation Party Sept. 13. Courtesy of Capt. Fred Bowers

Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA) has gone far and…

‘Huck, Jim, James, and Frederick Douglass' – a new Senior College course this fall

This fall, Coastal Senior College (CSC) introduces “…

31st ‘Art for Art’s Sake’ Show & Sale Aug. 21-23

The Lincoln Arts Festival (LAF) Art Show has been held since 1995, and almost always at a…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

"The Invite," starring Penelope Cruz and Edward Norton, opens at Lincoln Theater Aug. 15. Courtesy of venue

CatVideoFest 2026 (NR; 1 hour, 10 minutes) - Oscilloscope Laboratories presents…

Southport Column: Past and future events

I was going to write about the intricacies of the Queen Anne’s lace blooms that have withstood…

Novel Jazz Septet at the Opera House

Novel Jazz. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. Aug. 21. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

An evening with the Novel Jazz Septet is so much more than a musical show. Steeped in the stories…

Salt Bay Chamberfest

Final performances include Bach, Armenian folk music and family concert

Salt Bay Chamberfest’s 32nd season, Music Unearthed, wraps up this…

Letter to the editor

In support of Mike Tomko

Dear Editor:

I’m writing in support of Select Board Chairman Mike Tomko, whose integrity…

Letter to the editor

What is an American?

Dear Editor:

Secretary of Defense Hegseth threatened to sever military ties with Scouting…

Letter to the editor

Time for the lights to come on

Dear Editor:

Aldous Huxley wrote: “Reality cannot be ignored except at a price; and the…

Letter to the editor

Whatever happened to due diligence

Dear Editor:

If you decide to build a big, fancy house or invest in…

Letter to the editor

Stolen valor from the draft-dodger-in-chief

Dear Editor:

The AI generated picture that Donald Trump recently posted on…

BRAS holds 50th anniversary open house

BRAS Board President Robbie Ham greets original ambulance service volunteers Jon and Cindy Smith at the open house. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

Historical displays and cookout food were the highlights of Boothbay Region Ambulance Service’s…

Southport Yacht Club

As the season is winding down, we are packing in our favorite August events and making the most of our days on the…

Letter to the editor

In appreciation of Lincoln Arts Festival Chorus

Dear Editor:

Kudos to the husband and wife team of Linda Blanchard and Sean…

Letter to the editor

Fluoride in drinking water

Dear Editor:

There are more people in our country being rightly concerned about fluoride in our drinking…

Tides

Wednesday, 08/12
5:11 AM	Low	-0.93`
11:37 AM	High	9.88`
5:20 PM	Low	-0.10`
11:51 PM	High	11.52`

Thursday, 08/13
6:03 AM	Low	-1.10`
12:29 PM	High	10.23`
6:14 PM	Low	-0.32`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

No tide data available.

Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 08/12
5:01 AM	Low	-1.24`
11:17 AM	High	10.53`
5:11 PM	Low	-0.16`
11:30 PM	High	12.15`

Thursday, 08/13
5:52 AM	Low	-1.37`
12:08 PM	High	10.84`
6:04 PM	Low	-0.39`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 08/12
4:52 AM	Low	-0.98`
11:07 AM	High	10.87`
5:06 PM	Low	-0.04`
11:23 PM	High	12.36`

Thursday, 08/13
5:44 AM	Low	-1.15`
11:58 AM	High	11.23`
5:59 PM	Low	-0.28`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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