'Round Town

Moore’s Rock is right behind the house where we used to live at the top of Sherman Street in the Harbor. At the suggestion of Bernard Coady, my barber for what little hair I had, we bought his mother’s house. Verna Coady had shared her house for years with…

Seahawks soar, faculty sore

Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Unified basketball beat the BRHS faculty 51-41, March 25, in a rousing midday exhibition game. March Madness rocked Porter Memorial Gymnasium as the Seahawks eased into their game against their teachers, who looked less confused…

As the Used Bookstore prepares for another season, the Friends of the Library share their volunteer experiences. (from left) Greg Thornton, Joyce and Greg Walker, Fred Nehring and Jane Homer. Not pictured: Brita Nilsson, Roberta Matchett, Meridith Watts, Gloria Taliana, Lee Hammond and Laurie McCammon. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

The many faces of the Used Bookstore

Virginia, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and right down the road, the Friends of the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML) come from all over, but what brings these Used Bookstore volunteers and board members together is a shared love of literacy. Each…

Project Graduation, fans benefit most at Alumni game

Ed Crocker and Korey Lewis, the two oldest ballers from the class of 1994, did show up again and the Boothbay Region High School Alumni basketball game on Saturday, March 28 was a fun show for the benefit of the 2026 Project Graduation trip. The skills were still…

BRGC members Karen Iliades, left, and Cathy Fisher seated at Karen's table set with samplings of fare typically served at Afternoon Tea. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Partake of ‘Tea By the Sea’ with BRGC

Trivia: The first of what would become known as Afternoon Tea was served in the home of Anna Maria Russell, Duchess of Bedford, in 1840. The Duchess began feeling hungry around 4 p.m. but dinner wasn’t served until 8. So she asked for a light meal of bread and…

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

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Dear Editor:

In response to recent published letters and a mailer from the Edgecomb Tax Group…

National Theater Live

Helen Mirren in 'The Audience' at Lincoln Theater

An iconic performance returns to the big screen this April, as Helen Mirren reprises her…

Healthy Lincoln County launches campaign to support summer meals

Summer Meals volunteers in front of Lulu. Courtesy photo

Healthy Lincoln County (HLC) has launched a community‑wide fundraising…

Characters of the County

Learning life lessons with Mike Hall

For a guy who once said out loud he would never enter the family business, Mike Hall gives every…

Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good

Kicking it in the Pool

Aqua Boot Camp at the Y. Courtesy of the YMCA

Music pumping, people chatting, roaring laughter, and splashing. These are the sounds that define…

Sunny, sweet Eggstravaganza

Volunteer organizers said Saturday's Eggstravaganza at Boothbay Fire Station drew the largest crowd to…

Lincoln County property transfers in March

Lincoln County Registry of Deeds provided the following information on property transfers…

2026 Windjammer Days

Zakia Thiesen, Culinary Specialist 3rd Class

As Boothbay Harbor prepares to celebrate the 64th annual…

Garden Club to host evening meeting on square foot gardening

The Boothbay Region Garden Club will be…

Bay Chamber Concerts

Music for voice, piano, flute, bass at Bay Chamber

Pianist Morgan Lee to perform April 16 with John David Adams at Bay Chamber. Courtesy of the venue

Distinguished bass-baritone John David Adams joins pianist Morgan…

The basics of lifesaving CPR

Bystanders who are able to perform CPR can save a life by prolonging blood and oxygen flow until professional care can be administered.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, better known as CPR, is a life-saving technique that can be employed when someone…

Promote health with these daily habits

These healthy habits can help individuals start living healthier lifestyles.

Health should be a priority, but too often life gets in the way and individuals take a reactive…

Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club

What a privilege and joy to hear about our local paper, the…

Lauren Graham rejoins Southport School Committee

Former Southport School Committee member Lauren Graham has rejoined it. She replaces…

Art at the Grill

Showcasing the natural beauty in Maine

A new show opens April 13 at the Damariscotta River Grill featuring seasoned artists Sandra…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

"The President's Cake" opens April 10 for two screenings at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

With a Critic’s Pick review in the New York Times and a 3.5 star rating on RogerEbert.com, “The…

As soon as a symptom presents itself, act fast. Call 911

Do you know the signs of a stroke?

When it comes to strokes, every minute counts.

Patients who arrive at the hospital immediately after…

This week at the Harbor Theater

Georgia O'Keefe - "Ram's Head with White Hollyhock and Little Hills" is among her paintings explored in Arts on Film showing at Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Project Hail Mary" held over with Read & Watch event April 11. "Goat" opens April 17 with a Family…

AARP scam alert: Social Security notification? Take an active pause

You receive an unexpected communication from the Social Security…

Harbor Theater partners with BRTV

Harbor Theater and Boothbay Region TV and Media Center have a lot in common, beginning with their…

Maine Art Gallery

Annual Wiscasset K-12 Student Art Exhibition

It’s always a delight to see the world we live in through the eyes of young…

Camden Opera House

Tom DiMenna & Friends: Story songs of the 70s

On April 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tom DiMenna & Friends will take to the Camden Opera House stage with "…

Residents weigh in on Boothbay Harbor’s future

Boothbay Harbor residents gather around different stations to share thoughts on the town's future during a public workshop breakout session. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

April 1, around 30 residents filled the Boothbay Harbor Town Office to provide feedback on a…

Edgecomb selectboard apologizes to fire chief for 'overstepping' its bounds

Two Edgecomb selectmen apologized March 31 for overstepping their authority in a…

Tides

Monday, 04/06
2:34 AM	High	9.79`
8:45 AM	Low	0.33`
3:13 PM	High	8.62`
8:50 PM	Low	1.51`

Tuesday, 04/07
3:13 AM	High	9.45`
9:28 AM	Low	0.71`
3:57 PM	High	8.24`
9:33 PM	Low	1.86`

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Tides

Monday, 04/06
2:12 AM	High	9.22`
8:33 AM	Low	0.31`
2:51 PM	High	8.12`
8:38 PM	Low	1.43`

Tuesday, 04/07
2:51 AM	High	8.90`
9:16 AM	Low	0.67`
3:35 PM	High	7.76`
9:21 PM	Low	1.75`

Marine Forecast
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Rockland Tides

Monday, 04/06
2:12 AM	High	10.04`
8:36 AM	Low	0.58`
2:49 PM	High	8.99`
8:42 PM	Low	1.76`

Tuesday, 04/07
2:48 AM	High	9.75`
9:18 AM	Low	0.90`
3:31 PM	High	8.62`
9:24 PM	Low	2.10`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Monday, 04/06
2:08 AM	High	10.56`
8:28 AM	Low	0.47`
2:42 PM	High	9.51`
8:37 PM	Low	1.70`

Tuesday, 04/07
2:48 AM	High	10.19`
9:10 AM	Low	0.89`
3:25 PM	High	9.09`
9:20 PM	Low	2.09`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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