Southport Fireman's Auction proves popular once again

Clouds hovered over Southport Island and dozens upon dozens of people hovered in and around Southport Fire Department for the annual SFD Fireman's Auction Saturday morning, Aug. 22. Featuring a flea market and miscellaneous items for sale before the bidding,…

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…

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,…

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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…

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…

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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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Hearty Roots Hootenanny in Edgecomb

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'Cocktails & Chrome' this weekend

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Lincoln Country Sheriff's Office: 6 arrests

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Skidompha Strummers uke ensemble

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News and notes from the Community Center

A great big thank you to September’s Volunteer of the Month Dwight Lewis! Dwight has helped us…

Damariscotta Silent Auction

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Cinema Clubhouse returns to the big screen

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Remembering the East Boothbay School: A community history display

The East Boothbay School. Courtesy of Larry Brown

Join us for the unveiling of a special display featuring photographs,…

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Scotland's Skerryvore Sept. 3

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Margaret Salt Mclellan's 'Sardines and Silk'

Why are girls in the packing line at the sardine cannery in Boothbay Harbor being…

Successful Maine Paws for Veterans event

Winners of raffle and members of the VFW. Pictured from left, Megan Gill, Ed Harmon, Kiki, Brad Drummond, Brendan Gill, Justin Morgan; children, Emily and Liam. Courtesy of Jen Mitchell

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This week at the Lincoln Theater

They're baaack! "Minions and Monsters" opens Saturday, Aug. 29. Courtesy of the venue

"The Princess Bride" - (1987; PG; 1 hour, 38 minutes) - As part of Lincoln Theater'…

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Vote for Charlotte Nutt

Dear Editor:

I am supporting Charlotte Nutt for State Representative because I believe our community would…

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Thanksgiving in August

KBIL Board member, Wayne Bell with his IDEXX team of volunteers. Courtesy photo

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Charlotte Nutt for House District 48

Dear Editor:

I recently drove Charlotte Nutt, candidate for Maine House District 48, as she…

'Art for Art's Sake' fundraiser sails along

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Kevin Douglass, Logan Melcher bounce back at Wiscasset Speedway

Crate Modifieds: Pictured from left, Nick Hinkley, Trent Reed, Brad Babb and Allan Moeller Sr. Jasen Dickey photo

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Wiscasset Art Walk

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American Legion Post 36

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Juniper and McKown Points: Summer friendships

Last week's jam session/sing-along at the Community House. Courtesy of Susan Schadler

Summer friends. They have a feel and ease that simply isn’t replicated in…

Tides

Wednesday, 08/26
4:47 AM	Low	0.62`
11:09 AM	High	8.73`
4:47 PM	Low	1.26`
11:14 PM	High	10.01`

Thursday, 08/27
5:23 AM	Low	0.34`
11:47 AM	High	9.09`
5:26 PM	Low	0.92`
11:53 PM	High	10.20`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Wednesday, 08/26
4:35 AM	Low	0.58`
10:47 AM	High	8.22`
4:35 PM	Low	1.19`
10:52 PM	High	9.43`

Thursday, 08/27
5:11 AM	Low	0.32`
11:25 AM	High	8.56`
5:14 PM	Low	0.86`
11:31 PM	High	9.60`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 08/26
4:30 AM	Low	0.64`
10:45 AM	High	9.06`
4:33 PM	Low	1.40`
10:50 PM	High	10.27`

Thursday, 08/27
5:08 AM	Low	0.41`
11:22 AM	High	9.36`
5:13 PM	Low	1.08`
11:27 PM	High	10.43`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 08/26
4:23 AM	Low	0.69`
10:36 AM	High	9.56`
4:31 PM	Low	1.39`
10:44 PM	High	10.77`

Thursday, 08/27
5:01 AM	Low	0.39`
11:13 AM	High	9.96`
5:10 PM	Low	1.03`
11:22 PM	High	11.00`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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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!!

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