Daughter of the American Revolution members gather at the Boothbay Harbor Historical Society to celebrate the chapter's 92nd birthday. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Women's History Month

The patriotism of Revolutionary War soldiers lives on through the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)’s Pemaquid Chapter. The members’ commitment to fostering education, historic preservation and patriotism manifests through community…

Coast Guard rescues three fishermen from sinking boat south of Boothbay Harbor

A crew from U.S. Coast Guard Station Boothbay Harbor rescued three people from the water approximately 23 miles south of Boothbay Harbor Wednesday at 9:02 a.m. Station Boothbay Harbor crew located the vessel at 9:01 a.m. and rescued three mariners from the water…

One of several dovekies that floated in at Parsons Beach in Kennebunkport after the bomb cyclone of February 2026. This bird later made its way on its own back out to sea; hopefully, it found food and recovered. Photo courtesy of Magill Weber

A Bird's Tale

Bird Aftermath of the 2026 Bomb Cyclone

A few weeks ago we wrote about the bomb cyclone that tore through the northeast in late February and how it might impact seabirds that winter on the open ocean. We had pondered whether dovekies, those smallest of the alcids (the family of birds that includes…

'Round Town

Eliot

It’s hard to believe that it's been 20 years since Captain Eliot Winslow logged out. It seems like almost yesterday that we chatted in the Robinson’s Wharf parking lot. Well, mostly I listened, Eliot chatted. He was an institution with plenty to say. We had become…

CSD school committee nods alternative education, talks AOS future

A longtime participant of the Sheepscot Regional Education Program (SREP), the Community School District (CSD) School Committee voted unanimously March 10 to become a program member. SREP is an alternative learning structure designed for eighth through 12th…

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Seahawks honor seniors in Unified finale

The BRHS Unified basketball team, helpers and coaches. CANDI JONETH/Boothbay Register

Eagles beat Seahawks in Unified play

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Poetry reading will celebrate world languages

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BH Opera House Announces 2026 season and membership benefits

Get your tickets for the March 21 concert by the traditional Irish band, Teada. Courtesy of the venue

Volunteers at the Boothbay Harbor Opera House recently gathered to…

Community of Hope

Abuse and Control During Pregnancy

Abusers often seek to control the health choices of their partners, even when they are pregnant.…

Coastal Senior College course: Memoir Writing

Do you have a story to tell? “Memoir Writing: Crafting Your Own Story from a…

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BRHS senior Ross Gaffney takes nation’s best at New Balance Indoor National Championship

Ross Gaffney at the New Balance Track & Field Center in Boston. Michael Gaffney photo

While most high school seniors are eyeing the…

Intergenerational bingo at St. Andrews Village

Interact member and BRHS German exchange student Frida Kirchhauser with resident Joann Amos. Courtesy of Bob Drury

As part of an intergenerational series St. Andrews…

Community Spring Sing March 21

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On Saturday, March 21, the Spring Equinox, Midcoast Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will host a free…

Chris Toy demonstrates how to season a new wok in the fall session of Wok & Cleaver Boot Camp. Courtesy photo

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Coastal Senior College physicists tell ‘Quantum Tales’

For six weeks beginning on Thursday, April 9, instructors Tim Barrows and Ted…

Shipbuilders sail past Seahawks in Unified play

The Morse High School Shipbuilders beat the Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Seahawks,…

BRHS Project Graduation fundraisers announced

The Boothbay Region High School Class of 2026 is…

Boothbay Harbor Police Department

Body shield backpack distributed at BRHS, BRES

On Wednesday, March 11, the Boothbay Harbor Police…

UPDATED: Boothbay Harbor eyes 5.60% budget increase

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Edgecomb Budget Committee holds final session

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Waldoboro church to celebrate Bach’s 341st birthday

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Maine home values continue to rise, sales eased in February

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Allton Dunsford’s ‘Wiscasset, Maine’

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Pre-k, kindergarten registration at Edgecomb Eddy

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Edgecomb man changes plea to guilty and is convicted of murder

An Edgecomb man pleaded guilty March 10 to murdering a Virginia man in Edgecomb and hiding the victim's…

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The Elephant in the Room

As Mother Nature moves to reclaim the land from Old Man Winter, the trees are starting to bud, Bambi is starting to move…

Pet Sounds Live: The music of The Beach Boys at The Waldo

Pet Sounds Live: The Music of The Beach Boys on May 16. Photo by Casey Pierce, used with permission.

The Waldo is excited to have Pet Sounds Live: The Music of The Beach Boys on May 16 at…

Blue Café presents Alice Limoges

Singer-songwriter Alice Limoges to play April 1 at the Blue Café in Camden. Courtesy of the venue

A Blue Café performance by local favorite Alice Limoges will be at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1 at…

News and notes from the Community Center

Calling All Guys! We need drivers! Call Jane at 633-9876.

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Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 4 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 229 calls for service for the period of…

Tides

Saturday, 03/14
2:01 AM	Low	2.19`
8:33 AM	High	8.76`
2:52 PM	Low	1.22`
9:19 PM	High	7.95`

Sunday, 03/15
2:57 AM	Low	1.77`
9:26 AM	High	9.16`
3:39 PM	Low	0.78`
10:04 PM	High	8.47`

Marine Forecast
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Tides

Saturday, 03/14
1:49 AM	Low	2.06`
8:11 AM	High	8.25`
2:40 PM	Low	1.15`
8:57 PM	High	7.48`

Sunday, 03/15
2:45 AM	Low	1.67`
9:04 AM	High	8.62`
3:27 PM	Low	0.74`
9:42 PM	High	7.97`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Saturday, 03/14
1:45 AM	Low	2.33`
8:07 AM	High	9.35`
2:33 PM	Low	1.27`
8:53 PM	High	8.48`

Sunday, 03/15
2:40 AM	Low	1.99`
8:59 AM	High	9.69`
3:22 PM	Low	0.91`
9:39 PM	High	8.91`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Saturday, 03/14
1:44 AM	Low	2.37`
8:02 AM	High	9.41`
2:26 PM	Low	1.37`
8:42 PM	High	8.67`

Sunday, 03/15
2:39 AM	Low	1.92`
8:55 AM	High	9.84`
3:15 PM	Low	0.90`
9:29 PM	High	9.22`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Winter Supper Series at Southport General Store | St. Patrick's Day Dinner

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Brady's to host all day Super Bowl Event and open for the BIG GAME!

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Buy a bouquet & help Meals on Wheels serve a meal!

MCH Making Community Happen

Winter Supper Series at Southport General Store

Southport General Store & Barn

Baby Back Ribs & All You Can Eat Haddock Thursday open 11-5

Brady’s

We're Still Here!! open 6 days a week... and Community Lunch Monday

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Pokey LaFarge returns to The Waldo

Saturday, March 14, 2026 - 07:30 pm

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Alzheimers Disease Support Group - In Person

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - 03:00 pm to4:00 pm

Community Detectors: Invasive Tree Pests to Know

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Wiscasset Ocean On Tap

Friday, March 20, 2026 - 06:00 pm

Free community concert with Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus

Saturday, March 21, 2026 - 04:00 pm

Téada at the Opera House

Saturday, March 21, 2026 - 07:30 pm

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