'Round Town

I flew with Doctor John Andrews and lived to tell the story, or should I say, “Stories.” Still recovering to this day! It wasn’t Air Force One, it was more like “Adams Pond” and hold on! The Piper “J3” was and still is a great airplane. The yellow bird, when Doc…

Zuri Smith and Lisbon's Makenna Schmoli look to track down the ball during the first half of their game at Perkins Field Sept. 23. Smith scored Boothbay's lone goal in the 2-1 loss to Lisbon. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

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Lisbon edges Boothbay

A penalty stroke lifted into the top left corner of the goal with just under two minutes to play gave Lisbon the lead and the visiting Lisbon Greyhounds held on to defeat the Boothbay Region Seahawks, 2-1, on Perkins Field Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 23. The Class…

Boothbay Region Elementary Schooler Lexi, 9, and her mother, Jenny Shae Rawn, compiled some regional favorites into kid-friendly recipes in new cookbook. Courtesy of Jenny Shae Rawn

Boothbay mother-daughter duo release kid's cookbook

It isn’t uncommon for Jenny Shea Rawn of Boothbay to wake up to her daughter Lexi, 9, already being in the kitchen. Sometimes she’s whipping up a simple grilled cheese or smoothie; other times, it's a large snack platter for her and older brother Lucca, 11…

BRTV cameraman Robert Jordon sets up the shot for Chip Schwehm's performance on the station's newest show, "The Sound Booth." ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

You heard it here first

Four people, three cameras, two microphones and one soundboard. There wasn’t room for much else in Boothbay Region TV’s upstairs office as the crew filmed the third episode of its new program, “The Sound Booth,” showcasing original music from Maine…

Artist Dan Nielsen set against his mural design in progress on the back wall of the Opera House parking lot. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Colorful mural depicts region's history

Driving by the Opera House, you may have observed a burst of color along the back wall of the parking lot. Artist Dan Neilsen of Bayville and Hopkinton, New Hampshire began work on the wall, once the foundation of the Strand Theater, in July after it was smoothed…

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Coast Guard urges Northeast mariners to seek safe harbor ahead of severe gales and seas

The Coast Guard Northeast District is urging…

Maine Craft Weekend Oct. 3-4

Maine Craft Weekend, held on Oct. 3 and 4, features hundreds of participating artists and locations…

Knights of Pythias

The Knights of Pythias, Lakeside Drive, Boothbay Harbor will host a couple of dances in October.

On Friday, Oct…

Veggies to Table’s fall tours, workshops and events

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Veggies to Table is opening the farm this fall for more learning, gathering and giving…

Boothbay Dems Picnic canceled

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The Community Center

Medicare enrollment workshop

On Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 10:30 a.m. the Community Center will welcome…

Boothbay Region Clean Drinking Water Initiative

Free movie event at Harbor Theater

Boothbay Region Clean Drinking Water Initiative is bringing “Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong…

Oct. 24 event in Newcastle to provide heating assistance

Some Midcoast Christian churches are banding together for the second time to raise…

A Bird's Tale

A Hawk on a Mailbox?

Hawks perch where they can best see the prey they are hunting. The authors recently saw a young red-tailed hawk, like the one here, perched on a mailbox at a farmhouse, perhaps hunting nearby house sparrows. Photo by Department of the Interior. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, courtesy of Wikicommons.

Countless times, we’ve driven past the big, white farmhouse next to the long, red milking…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Garrison Starr in Boothbay Harbor Oct. 3

Garrison Starr has a voice that grabs the listener from the first note. Her music is…

Letter to the editor

9/11 ceremony acknowledgments

Dear Editor:

On behalf of Boothbay Region High School’s Student Council, I would like to thank the…

Joe's Journal

A modest proposal redux

This is a note to the suits who quarterback Maine Health.

I know I have been a pain in the tush as I…

First National Bank named a 2026 Best Place to Work in Maine

First National’s Cole Chase, Kimberly Averill, Ann Clifford, Noelle Bruns, Jordan Bragg, Kayla Howard and Jessica Mullins. Courtesy photo

First National Bank has been named one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in…

Strong turnout for Edgecomb's Community Forum

On Sept. 20, Edgecomb tried tackling a question being asked all over the country:…

Virginia Bolena organ recital

Organist Virginia Bolena's next recital is Sept. 25 in Newcastle. Courtesy of Sean Fleming

Virginia Bolena, organist and director of music at Trinity…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 3 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 285 calls for service for the period of…

Sprucewold Column: Many people recognized

It is still green in Sprucewold but there are a few beautiful red leaves here and there in the forest. As the…

Local National Guardsman awarded the Legion of Merit recognizing 32 years of military service

Colonel Shanon Cotta was awarded a Legion of Merit and retired after 32 years of service from the United States Army on Sept. 13 in Bangor, Maine. After the retirement ceremony, he stands with his mother Helga Cotta of South China, Maine. Courtesy photo

Colonel Shanon W. Cotta, of Alna, Maine was awarded…

Group 1 champions crowned at Wiscasset Speedway

As the saying goes: “All good things must come to an end.” The same reigns…

Ocean Point Column: Announcements, condolences and more

Activity here at the Point has slowed down almost to a snail’s pace.…

Town of Boothbay

Board approves 30K gallon propane tank installation

COGA 03, LLC, representing Colby and Gale Inc., received…

Babysitter training, Fix-A-Bike, and favorite teachers return to Boothbay-Wiscasset Adult Ed

Jennifer Harris, of First Point Training, holds a training infant used in the American Red Cross Babysitter Training. Courtesy of Raye Leonard

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Town of Edgecomb

Residents raise questions about timeliness of warrant questions

Edgecomb selectmen received negative feedback Sept. 15 regarding two warrant questions on the Nov. 3 special…

Annual Nor'easters barbershop chorus concert Oct. 3

The Barbershop Men's Chorus is among the three choruses performing on Oct. 3 in Newcastle. Courtesy of Lew Flagg

Mark your calendars! The…

Tides

Thursday, 09/24
4:04 AM	Low	0.68`
10:28 AM	High	9.12`
4:14 PM	Low	0.94`
10:40 PM	High	9.91`

Friday, 09/25
4:40 AM	Low	0.36`
11:05 AM	High	9.63`
4:55 PM	Low	0.42`
11:20 PM	High	10.14`

Marine Forecast
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Tides

Thursday, 09/24
3:52 AM	Low	0.64`
10:06 AM	High	8.59`
4:02 PM	Low	0.88`
10:18 PM	High	9.33`

Friday, 09/25
4:28 AM	Low	0.34`
10:43 AM	High	9.07`
4:43 PM	Low	0.39`
10:58 PM	High	9.55`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Thursday, 09/24
3:50 AM	Low	0.69`
10:06 AM	High	9.40`
4:01 PM	Low	1.09`
10:15 PM	High	10.16`

Friday, 09/25
4:28 AM	Low	0.43`
10:41 AM	High	9.85`
4:42 PM	Low	0.61`
10:54 PM	High	10.38`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Thursday, 09/24
3:42 AM	Low	0.72`
9:56 AM	High	9.89`
3:57 PM	Low	1.04`
10:09 PM	High	10.68`

Friday, 09/25
4:21 AM	Low	0.36`
10:34 AM	High	10.45`
4:37 PM	Low	0.50`
10:50 PM	High	10.97`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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It might be a washout but we have GAME!!! zzzz

Brady’s

PRIME RIB & POPOVER THURSDAY AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR FROM 4-8:30PM

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Blue saxophonist Vanessa Collier on Sept. 25!

The Strand Theatre

10x Blues Music Award recipient Danielle Nicole comes to Watts Hall!

Watts Hall Community Arts

Sunday Breakfast at Brady's and then FOOTBALL!!!!

Brady’s

Tickets now on Sale for 2026 Garden's Aglow!!

Brady’s

IT’S A RAINY SUNDAY BUT HAPPY HOUR WILL HELP YOU GET THROUGH 3-5PM AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Fused Glass Workshop 9/12

Southport General Store & Barn

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