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 fundraiser…

Based in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, the SVV Corwith Cramer makes a pit stop in Boothbay Harbor Aug. 15 carrying 20 high schoolers participating in an immersive educational voyage. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Education floats on the Corwith Cramer

The SVV Corwith Cramer is bigger on the inside. Clocking in at an impressive 134 feet from bowsprit to stern, somehow a multi-layered world also lives beneath the deck. There are navigation rooms, a laboratory, kitchen, dining room, makeshift library and more than…

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,…

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…

'Round Town

Dr. Clarice

Last week we, and a variety of interested souls, had a lovely and unique visit at Southport Memorial Library. A diverse group from near and far had an opportunity to hear Dr. Clarice Yentsch chat about one of her most recent creations, “The Baycliff Saltwater Farm…

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‘Mr. Drew’ brings his zoo to Boothbay Harbor

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

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New Hampshire man dies in Bristol airplane crash

Today Lincoln County Deputies continued to assist and support the…

Sheepscot Links results

Senior Scramble Aug. 17

1st (57) Jim Bourque, Anton Lawrence, Bob Bell and Ken…

Westport Island road race gets great weather

Nora Bradford, first place female finisher. Courtesy photo

There was great weather for the 21st annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race…

Sheriff’s office safely resolves hours-long standoff in Whitefield

On Aug. 20, at about 9 a.m., Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office…

Community Partners to host International Overdose Awareness Day event in Damariscotta

Local partners will come together Sunday, Aug. 31…

Unearth a Story speaker series concludes Sept. 2

Join Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and the Harbor Theater for the final event in…

UPDATE: Head Tide Hill Road back open

UPDATE: The sheriff's office has posted the…

CSD trustees talk BRES renovation, furniture budget

Aug. 17, the Community School District (CSD…

MaMuse returns to The Waldo Sept. 28

MaMuse returns to The Waldo on Monday, Sept. 28. Opening act: The Fortissima Choir of Camden. Used with band permission

The Waldo is excited to welcome back MaMuse to the stage on Monday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. MaMuse has spent…

BRHS Champions of Change commentary

Transportation needed for soccer athletes

“Transportation for cooperative sports is something that we provide when we can but is not…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Larry & Joe meld Venezuelan and Appalachian music

Larry & Joe feel like they were destined to make music together. Joe Troop says, “…

Unredacted NDA names Wiscasset’s data center inquirer

It isn't going to happen, but a data center eyed by a man with a Boothbay…

Coastal Senior College: A class in ‘Playful Postmodernism in Two Novellas by Italo Calvino’

This fall, Coastal Senior College (CSC) introduces…

Edgecomb selectboard meeting canceled for lack of quorum

The first problem caused by Edgecomb being down a selectman occurred Aug. 18 as the…

Sheepscot Chorus

Rehearsals for 'St. Nicholas Mass' begin Sept. 8

Sheepscot Chorus invites you to join in as the group begin rehearsals for the Saturday,…

Whale-y good time at the Maine State Aquarium

This life-size inflatable humpback whale, “Chunk," is at the Maine State Aquarium this Saturday! Immersive and interactive experience with wildlife educator Jessica Woodend. Courtesy of Dottie Yunger

The season is coming to a close at the Maine State Aquarium, but not before visitors have a…

AOS 98 schools’ information on meals

Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98 has one or more schools that participate in Special…

Announcements from BRHS

Freshmen device pick up: BRHS freshmen should pick up their devices in the school library on Monday,…

News and notes from the Community Center

Many thanks to Mary Lou Teel whose event drew a big crowd to our office. And thanks, too, to…

Edgecomb Fire and Rescue July report

Edgecomb Fire and Rescue responded to 19 calls in July, compared with 27 calls in June. July…

A Bird's Tale

In the Land of the Carolina Chickadee

The authors (Jeff here) spent some time looking for birds on the trails at the Duke Ponds on the Duke University campus on a hot day in August. It was a pleasure to find brown-headed nuthatches and Carolina chickadees here. Courtesy of Allison Wells.

Like early migrating birds, we have recently made a trek south from Maine to North Carolina. It’s not the time…

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Hold onto the good

Times are always changing, but sometimes more than at other times. Whether you celebrate or shake your head at changes…

Thoughts on Mud Season

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Why am I thinking about winter?

Maybe it was one of those cooler mornings of late, or maybe it was seeing the heating oil signs edging…

Tides

Friday, 08/21
12:26 AM	Low	1.38`
6:51 AM	High	7.93`
12:30 PM	Low	2.15`
7:04 PM	High	9.03`

Saturday, 08/22
1:28 AM	Low	1.52`
7:52 AM	High	7.78`
1:30 PM	Low	2.28`
8:03 PM	High	9.02`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Friday, 08/21
12:14 AM	Low	1.30`
6:29 AM	High	7.47`
12:18 PM	Low	2.02`
6:42 PM	High	8.50`

Saturday, 08/22
1:16 AM	Low	1.43`
7:30 AM	High	7.33`
1:18 PM	Low	2.15`
7:41 PM	High	8.49`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Friday, 08/21
12:11 AM	Low	1.27`
6:31 AM	High	8.42`
12:20 PM	Low	2.13`
6:45 PM	High	9.41`

Saturday, 08/22
1:11 AM	Low	1.38`
7:31 AM	High	8.28`
1:18 PM	Low	2.25`
7:43 PM	High	9.42`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Friday, 08/21
12:05 AM	Low	1.52`
6:21 AM	High	8.69`
12:17 PM	Low	2.38`
6:36 PM	High	9.71`

Saturday, 08/22
1:04 AM	Low	1.64`
7:21 AM	High	8.53`
1:15 PM	Low	2.49`
7:34 PM	High	9.69`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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10 More Days of August!!! *#@#!!

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Brady's is open Lunch and Dinner!!

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An Evening with Tom Rush, accompanied by Brendan Cleary

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LUCK OF THE IRISH! INTERNATIONAL IRISH SINGER GABRIEL DONOHUE - SPECIAL PERFORMANCE ONE NIGHT ONLY! AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH 5:30 to 8:30PM

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10 More Days of August!!! *#@#!!

Brady’s

Brady's is open Lunch and Dinner!!

Brady’s

An Evening with Tom Rush, accompanied by Brendan Cleary

Camden Opera House

LUCK OF THE IRISH! INTERNATIONAL IRISH SINGER GABRIEL DONOHUE - SPECIAL PERFORMANCE ONE NIGHT ONLY! AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH 5:30 to 8:30PM

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

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!!

Brady’s

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