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…

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…

'Round Town

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…

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…

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.…

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Seahawk boys hope to win fourth straight MVC tennis championship

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Political letters deadline May 4 for Edgecomb

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Statement by the town of Boothbay Harbor on Harbor Crossing LLC

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Two Midcoast Maine attractions win Best in the Country

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Seahawks defeat Panthers in scrimmage

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Tides

Sunday, 04/19
12:51 AM	High	11.68`
7:03 AM	Low	-1.62`
1:30 PM	High	10.36`
7:13 PM	Low	-0.33`

Monday, 04/20
1:38 AM	High	11.68`
7:53 AM	Low	-1.52`
2:21 PM	High	10.09`
8:04 PM	Low	-0.05`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Sunday, 04/19
12:29 AM	High	11.00`
6:51 AM	Low	-1.52`
1:08 PM	High	9.75`
7:01 PM	Low	-0.31`

Monday, 04/20
1:16 AM	High	11.00`
7:41 AM	Low	-1.43`
1:59 PM	High	9.50`
7:52 PM	Low	-0.04`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Sunday, 04/19
12:24 AM	High	11.95`
6:51 AM	Low	-1.44`
1:03 PM	High	10.79`
7:03 PM	Low	-0.09`

Monday, 04/20
1:12 AM	High	12.05`
7:43 AM	Low	-1.46`
1:56 PM	High	10.57`
7:54 PM	Low	0.14`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Sunday, 04/19
12:23 AM	High	12.51`
6:43 AM	Low	-1.60`
12:59 PM	High	11.32`
6:57 PM	Low	-0.19`

Monday, 04/20
1:11 AM	High	12.49`
7:34 AM	Low	-1.48`
1:51 PM	High	11.03`
7:48 PM	Low	0.14`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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