Edgecomb selectmen finalize town warrant

The Edgecomb town warrant is complete and off to the printer. Selectmen finalized the 43-article warrant during the March 17 meeting. Selectmen also scheduled a mandatory public hearing at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29. Residents will vote Saturday, May 16 in…

Jose Hernández-Juviel uses a marlinspike on refurbished rigging during a March 19 demonstration. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

‘Welcome back to Sample’s Shipyard’

In partnership with Boothbay Region Historical Society, Bristol Marine at Sample’s Shipyard invited the public March 19 to peruse its museum and go on a behind-the-scenes tour with its crew. The event drew about 100 guests from local and surrounding regions, and…

'Round Town

Well, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, I was close, but no cigar! Our pond de-iced this past weekend but no ducks. It seems many of the island ducks have taken up residence on the Southport school pond, revving up a bit before making the big transition…

Aaron Smith named Corrections Officer of the Year

This year's Corrections Officer of the Year hails from Dresden, Maine. Cpl. Aaron Smith will officially receive the honor on Thursday, April 9 during the 2026 Maine Sheriff's Association Spring Conference at Sunday River. Smith, 45, is a 17-year corrections…

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…

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

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April Artists of the Month

Bremen Library April show: 'Hazel and Me'

Elizabeth Palmer - "Bab's Kitchen" - is among the artist's works in the April show at the Bremen Library. Courtesy of the venue

The Bremen Library is once again hosting…

Edgecomb Historical Society annual meeting April 12

The Edgecomb Historical Society annual meeting will be held on Sunday, April 12 at…

BRHS Alumni Game March 28

Will Ed and Korey be there?

Korey Lewis, left, and Ed Crocker. File photo

That is the question.

Last year's BRHS Alumni basketball game, a fundraiser for Project Graduation,…

Possible loss of school band strikes chord

Community members banded together March 24 for music education during a Community School…

Selectmen ready to move forward after contentious hearing

Boothbay selectmen ended their March 25 meeting reflecting on what happened the previous night. Selectmen held a hearing on…

Andreasen, Yereance chosen for Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl

Two Boothbay Region High School senior athletes have been chosen to…

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Maine author C.W. Wells releases ‘Half-Shelled,’ a sharp, darkly comic coastal thriller

C.W. Wells' newest novel. Courtesy photo

Maine author C.W. Wells, aka Charlie Britton of…

Maine to celebrate impact of adult education at the Hall of Flags April 2

On Thursday, April 2, from 8 a.m. to noon, the Maine Department of Education…

Easter in East Boothbay

The East Boothbay United Methodist Church invites you to join us for an Easter Celebration on Easter morning,…

Trevett Column: Winter break is over

After its winter break, the BICA Hall (24 West Side Road) is ready to welcome the community back. The…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Caribbean Night with Pan Fried Steel Drum Band

Pan Fried Steel Drum Band. Boothbay Harbor Opera House. April 11. Courtesy of the venue

With spring slowly arriving, the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor is bringing the…

Cemetery district floats sign replacements

Robert Malizia suggests alternative options for a sign replacement at Evergreen Cemetery during a March 25 trustee meeting. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

To replace or not …

Pianist Danny Holt performs at Bay Chamber

Pianist Danny Holt. Courtesy of Bay Chamber Concerts & Music School.

Pianist Danny Holt will perform at Bay Chamber on Friday, April 3 at 1 p.m. Known for his…

Holy Week services at St. Columba's

Saint Columba’s Episcopal Church, 32 Emery Lane, Boothbay Harbor invites you to join us for the…

Planning Commission workshop on legal services for small businesses April 9

Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission (LCRPC) is hosting a…

The Waldo Theatre

Rufus Wainwright in concert Sept. 3

Rufus Wainwright will be in Waldoboro Sept. 3. Miranda Penn Turin photo

The Waldo is excited to announce that Rufus Wainwright will be performing in his only Maine appearance…

Nominations open for MaineHealth’s Coulombe Center Award for Innovation

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Finding Our Voices

Podcast episode makes international news in UK

Sharon Kennedy participating in podcast with Patrisha McLean from prison in UK. Courtesy of McLean

In a podcast conversation with Patrisha McLean of Finding Our Voices, Sharon Kennedy…

A Bird's Tale

The Arctic Swan

ne of few all-white birds, the eastern population of tundra swan winters along the coast from New Jersey to North Carolina and migrates north to the Arctic for nesting. It is a rare bird in Maine. Photo by Peter Pearsall, courtesy USFWS.

Three tundra swans showed up last week in Scarborough Marsh, a noteworthy find considering Maine is outside of…

Guided hike at Tracy Shore with Coastal Rivers

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah Gladu will lead a hike at Tracy Shore…

Heartwood

Theater summer camp registration begins

Joe's Journal

Here we go again...

Of course, she called as I was writing this missive. She always does.

It was Ms. Pigette, and she began to…

2026 Windjammer Days

Rear Admiral Hugh Wyman Howard III USN (Ret)

As Boothbay Harbor prepares to celebrate the 64th annual Windjammer Days, this…

News and notes from the Community Center

Mah Jong class starts April 2! If you would like to learn how to play this fascinating game, join…

Tides

Friday, 03/27
12:23 AM	Low	1.31`
6:59 AM	High	9.72`
1:21 PM	Low	0.37`
7:54 PM	High	8.58`

Saturday, 03/28
1:38 AM	Low	1.27`
8:12 AM	High	9.72`
2:31 PM	Low	0.26`
9:01 PM	High	8.93`

Marine Forecast
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Tides

Friday, 03/27
12:11 AM	Low	1.24`
6:37 AM	High	9.15`
1:09 PM	Low	0.35`
7:32 PM	High	8.08`

Saturday, 03/28
1:26 AM	Low	1.19`
7:50 AM	High	9.15`
2:19 PM	Low	0.24`
8:39 PM	High	8.41`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Friday, 03/27
12:15 AM	Low	1.25`
6:38 AM	High	10.65`
1:09 PM	Low	0.00`
7:32 PM	High	9.46`

Saturday, 03/28
1:26 AM	Low	1.13`
7:49 AM	High	10.70`
2:14 PM	Low	-0.09`
8:35 PM	High	9.79`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Friday, 03/27
12:11 AM	Low	1.50`
6:32 AM	High	10.40`
1:02 PM	Low	0.46`
7:23 PM	High	9.36`

Saturday, 03/28
1:25 AM	Low	1.35`
7:44 AM	High	10.44`
2:09 PM	Low	0.31`
8:29 PM	High	9.71`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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