Shifting shadows, stories, haunt Boothbay Opera House

On Oct. 29, ninety-seven living souls dragged their bones across the creaky old floors of the Opera House of Boothbay Harbor (OHBH) to behold the magic of community spirit and the terror of storytelling. Ghostly shadows waltzed throughout the grand room. Flickers…

The Cape Elizabeth gray heron in flight shows off the bold white wrists at the bend of the wing that were probably its best field mark. Photo courtesy of Doug Hitchcox.

A Bird's Tale

Gray Among the Blue

An older gentleman we knew in years past who has since passed away had a, let’s just say “unique” way to remember the name of the ibis. He was a former French teacher; we can still hear his strong French-Canadian accent, passed down from his parents who had…

CSD school committee seeks answers on bus removal, survey

Questions abounded at the Community School District (CSD) school committee's Oct. 13 meeting. As reported in the Register, the board was concerned that CSD schools lacked heat or hot water for five weeks and questioned how the situation…

BRHS field hockey

Seahawks move on with 4-0 win over Waynflete

Junior Moriah Smith scored one goal and had two assists as the Boothbay Region Seahawks defeated the visiting Waynflete Flyers, 4-0, in the Class C South quarterfinal on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Smith’s assists were to sophomore Lilly Cowing, who scored goals in the…

Boothbay Region Elementary School eighth graders and teachers present $1,500 to Maine Cancer Foundation Executive Director Ray Ruby in the Whale Park Oct. 30. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

First-ever BRES Cancer Walk fundraiser totals $1,500

About 30 eighth graders and three of their teachers took a walk Friday morning, Oct. 30. It wasn’t a gym class and they weren’t just enjoying the sunshine and 60F temperature. The group was delivering a special package to Ray Ruby, executive director of the Maine…

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Horses were a hit, part II

Village residents visit the horses in the lower paddocks at Burke's Island Farm on Friday, Oct. 23 with employee Ella Watts. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

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F.C.C.: A Fun-loving circus crew

The staff of the Family Care Center celebrated Halloween as circus performers. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

The staff of the John F. Andrews Family Care Center in Boothbay Harbor staff has a lot of fun throughout the year during holidays, and with Halloween just hours away on Friday, Oct. 30, patients…

Early deadline for Nov. 12 issue

Due to the U.S. Postal Service’s observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, the newspaper is issuing an early deadline in order for the newspaper to be mailed on Tuesday, Nov. 10. All…

BRHS All-Conference athletes announced

Boothbay Region High School Athletic Director Allan Crocker has announced the following list of fall athletes who have been honored by the Mountain Valley Conference and Campbell Conference in cross-…

Early voting turnout is high. Election fatigue is building

Voters lined up at Portland City Hall for in-person early absentee voting midday on Oct. 28, 2026, waiting more than an hour to cast their ballots. Photo by Emily Bader

Mainers are turning out in high numbers to cast their ballots early as a controversy-ridden campaign season nears the finish line in Maine. Nearly 245,000 Mainers voted early this year, either by…

DMR and UMaine collaborate on study of Marine Resource Monitoring Programs’ ability to capture impacts of climate change

The effects of a changing climate in the Gulf of Maine ecosystem include shifts in marine biodiversity, productivity, and timing of vital biological events like spawning. These changes also have the…

Southport building permits

#4389 Jon and Linda Wicker, 4 Spruce Ledge Trail, new house #4390 Chris Miller, 43 Strout Road, carport and storage shed #4391 KHCRE<LLC Colburn, 868 Hendricks Hill Road, interior alterations #…

Interactive theater program explores community ties to the Damariscotta River

Eating Damariscotta River oysters is one way many people connect to the river. This and other connections will be explored during an interactive theater experience on Nov. 7. Heather Leslie photo

On Saturday, Nov. 7 at 1 p.m., community members are invited to participate in an interactive performance focused on the Damariscotta River. This event is for anyone with a connection to the river or…

Maine Green Schools Network to host 3 regional gatherings this fall

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) and the Maine Environmental Education Association (MEEA) will host the first of three regional gatherings at the Wells Conference Center at the University of…

Edgecomb receives $3K MMA grant for generator

On Oct. 27, Edgecomb selectmen announced the town had received a $3,000 Maine Municipal Association grant to buy a stand-by generator for the town hall. Selectmen debated whether a 14-kilowatt or 20-…

MaineHealth offers free CNA apprenticeship training

MaineHealth is offering a certified nursing assistant (CNA) apprenticeship training program, providing a paid pathway for individuals interested in beginning a health care career. The upcoming…

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library to host conversation on housing

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, in partnership with Tedford Housing will host an informal Community Conversation on Housing in Midcoast Maine. Join us on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 1:30 p.m. for a…

Finding Our Voices provides $540,000 in aid to Maine domestic abuse survivors

Finding Our Voices, the grassroots nonprofit supporting Maine women survivors of domestic abuse and their children, has distributed $540,000 in direct financial assistance to more than 1,000 low-…

From the assistant editor

Hell, hope and help: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Nothing I write here could say it better than Arts and Entertainment Editor Lisa Kristoff does in this week's piece for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, "Breaking free, no longer silent." Kristoff…

From the editor

DV, VD and MB

Each October, Lisa Kristoff, our arts & entertainment editor and purveyor of everything to do with informing the public about domestic violence (DV) asks me to write an editorial about the…

Next BRHS Drama Club production: '9 to 5'

The BRHS Drama department is excited to present "9 – 5 JR" for which Dolly Parton wrote the music. Earlier in her life she starred in the film version and had written the theme song.…

News and notes from the Community Center

We are in need of transfer wheelchairs to lend to residents who need them. These are popular items and they come in and go out quickly for use by our neighbors. If you have one that isn't…

'Round Town

Sherman Zwicker

One of Boothbay Harbor’s most revered residents is coming back for a visit. The Sherman Zwicker is returning to her adopted home for some updating and repairs at Sample’s Shipyard. The…

Joe's Journal

Collins/Jackson

Ms. Pigette told me she does not know who will win the House or the Senate. “That question is way above my pay grade,” said the smiling statue holding up a mailbox on Route 27 on the way off the…

Bremen Library wreath sale underway

Get your holiday wreath from the Bremen Library. Courtesy photo

It is that time of year when the Bremen Library gets ready for our popular wreath sale fundraiser. The sale will begin earlier this year. Wreaths will be available for sale beginning Wednesday, Nov.…

Maine author Steve Burt does it again

Steve Burt of Wells, Maine, has released his three new Sebago Lake teen thrillers, "The Camp for Oddly Gifted Teens," "The Camp for Oddly Gifted Teens Book 2: Return to Camp," and "The Camp for Oddly…

A Heartwood and Lincoln Academy production

Opening this weekend: 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

Three lovely fairies in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at Lincoln Academy, Oct. 30-Nov. 7. From left: Lily Howe, Mary Gallagher, and Ellie Thomas. Photo by Jenny Mayher

Opening this weekend - William Shakespeare’s comedy of love, magic, and mischief, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Heartwood Theater is collaborating by sharing resources and managing publicity and…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 4 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 472 calls for service for the period of Oct. 13 to Oct. 27. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 11,183 calls for service. Arrests Garry A. Sanborn, Jr…

Southport School Committee discussing student emergency reserve account

The Southport School Committee is discussing what a possible student emergency reserve account would look like. On Oct. 20, the three-person committee discussed how sudden changes in a school could…

Rebuilding Together/Lincoln County gets to work

Rebuilding Together/Lincoln County volunteers at work. Courtesy photo

Several volunteers from Rebuilding Together/Lincoln County recently worked to replace siding and decaying sills on this house on Southport Island. Part of the access ramp had to be removed and…

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Saturday, 10/31
3:21 AM	High	8.83`
9:13 AM	Low	0.67`
3:33 PM	High	10.06`
10:03 PM	Low	-0.25`

Sunday, 11/01
3:26 AM	High	8.61`
9:18 AM	Low	0.94`
3:40 PM	High	9.68`
10:09 PM	Low	0.05`

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Saturday, 10/31
3:13 AM	High	10.23`
9:10 AM	Low	0.95`
3:28 PM	High	11.43`
9:57 PM	Low	-0.18`

Sunday, 11/01
3:16 AM	High	9.94`
9:16 AM	Low	1.23`
3:34 PM	High	10.98`
10:03 PM	Low	0.16`

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