Collecting derelict lobster traps in the Boothbay Region. Courtesy Devyn Campbell

Ghost (gear) hunting

There are "monsters" off the Maine coast. Hidden beneath the waves, they lurch along the seafloor, snag commercial gear, pollute the water, and hinder fishing. Good mariners know to steer clear. That is, unless you’re looking for them. …

'Round Town

Bristol Marine

If you were to take a stroll (safely accompanied by shipyard staff) around the historic Boothbay Harbor Bristol Marine property, you would be amazed by the amount of activity at every turn. Presently, a full speed ahead repair project is under way on the main…

Seahawks overtake Ramblers 48-43

Sophomore point guard Peyton Barter fueled a Senior Night comeback through his scoring, defense and assists as the Seahawks went on to defeat the visiting Winthrop Ramblers, 48-43, Monday, Feb. 2. Barter scored 10 of his team-high 18 points in the fourth quarter…

2026 Windjammer Days

Jason Higgins: Navy SEAL

As Boothbay Harbor prepares to celebrate the 64th annual Windjammer Days, this year’s theme proudly honors the past, present, and retired members of the United States Navy who have served our nation with dedication and distinction. Throughout the coming weeks, we…

After much shoveling, nailing and adjusting, the Boothbay Region Student Aid Fund's new sign is installed on the high school lawn Feb. 4. Pictured: Sarah Baldwin, Chip Schwehm, Zander Blake, Nathan Percival, Harry Hinkley, Abby Orchard, Hildy Johnson, Chris Liberti and Preston Giles. Not pictured: Brandon Seigars, Mathew Jackson, Spencer Wood and Cameron Lewis.

BRHS students 'sign up' to help aid fund

If you’ve ever driven by Boothbay Region High School (BRHS), you may have noticed the annual appearance of a wooden lighthouse on the lawn. It's the campaign sign for Boothbay Region Student Aid Fund (BRSAF), which is celebrating 61 years of financially…

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Walter Parks with Ada Dyer Feb. 20

The Walter Parks Trio. Feb. 20. BH Opera House. Got tickets? Courtesy of the band

Spirituals, hymns, hollers and work songs were sung either to express a yearning for a better life…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

Ralph Fiennes stars in "The Choral" opening at the Lincoln Theater Feb. 13. Courtesy of the venue

"Song Sung Blue" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 12 minutes) - Based on a true story, two down-on-…

Summertime calendar submission deadline

Last year's Summertime cover photo by Steve Edwards.

It’s time to submit listings for the 2025 events calendar in the Boothbay Register’s…

Samuel Schultz on dean's list at UCONN

Samuel Schultz of Woolwich, Maine, and a graduate of Morse High School, in…

AOS 98 board approves budget, rejects assistant superintendent

The Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98 board Feb. 4 approved a $2,442,959 budget proposal for the…

search resumes Friday at 8 a.m. and involves K9 teams and Ariel Drones

Authorities search for missing Whitefield man

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and Maine Warden Service are searching for a missing…

SNL cast member James Austin Johnson at The Waldo

James Austin Johnson. Mary Ellen Matthews photo

The Waldo is excited to have Saturday Night Live (SNL) cast member James Austin Johnson…

CTL MathCounts team places at regional competition

CTL students Charlie Record, Toby McKenzie, Enilea Burns, and Adeline Inman with coach Nick Record following their 2nd place showing at the MathCounts regional contest. Courtesy of CTL

The MathCounts team from the Center…

This week at the Harbor Theater

Ralph Fiennes stars in "The Choral" opening at the Harbor Theater Feb. 13. Courtesy of the venue

"Song Sung Blue" - (PG-13; 2 hours, 13 minutes) - A warm, crowd-pleasing comedy-drama…

County commissioners still looking for new public safety building location

Lincoln County's search for a new public safety building has hit a roadblock. County officials are…

When children become victims of stalking

January 2026 marked the 22nd observation of National Stalking Awareness Month. People of all genders and ages have become…

Burnt Island: Stories and reflections on time spent on the island

John Cooper on Burnt Island. Courtesy photo

The following article was written by John Cooper, a ninth grader at…

Two Bridges has no ICE detainees

Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset now has a little more room inside as all U.S.…

BRES girls playoff game rescheduled

The Boothbay Region Elementary School girls basketball Busline League small school southern division…

Finding Our Voices and Homeworthy spread the love

Celebrating how their Midcoast-based nonprofits are collaborating to bring more love to the area's most vulnerable residents are from left: Molly Feeney, executive director of Homeworthy; Mary Kamradt, operations manager of Finding Our Voices; Patrisha McLean, CEO and Founder of Finding Our Voices, and Shannon Shimer, assistant director of Social Services at Homeworthy. Courtesy of Finding Our Voices

Some of those experiencing homelessness in Midcoast Maine are survivors of…

Celebrating 20 seasons, Coastal Rivers’ Camp Mummichog registration opens Feb. 12

Camp Mummichog campers explore along the shore of Great Salt Bay. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

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Camden Opera House

Blue Café presents Hildaland March 4

The Blue Café series of free performances in Camden Opera House’s intimate third floor listening…

A Bird's Tale

Stretch Your Migration Mind

American golden-plovers nest in the Arctic and sub-Arctic of Alaska and Canada, and but instead of heading straight south they head to the East Coast before departing across the ocean for their southern South American wintering grounds. Photo courtesy of Michiel Oversteegen.

Birds fly south in the winter and north in the spring. That’s probably how most people in the U.S…

News and notes from the Community Center

Cooks cooking cookies! Yes, it's time for our world-famous Cookie Walk on Friday, Feb. 13 from 10 a.m.…

From the assistant editor

6 good things a month in ’26!

I wasn't sure whether to do a year two of our monthly list of good things that happened in or near…

BRHS girls basketball

Winthrop cruises past Boothbay

The Winthrop Ramblers improved to 9-8 on the season with a 54-20 win over the visiting Boothbay…

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Three things

It’s Super Bowl week and am I excited? Somewhat. Not feeling the happiness and anticipation like I have in the past when…

Nelson named to WPI dean’s list

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Edgecomb resident Brynna Nelson, a member of the…

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Something's happening here …

An old-time cop once told me that the only government official who could quickly reduce crime was not…

Tides

Friday, 02/06
2:09 AM	High	9.91`
8:05 AM	Low	0.09`
2:29 PM	High	9.56`
8:24 PM	Low	0.24`

Saturday, 02/07
2:52 AM	High	9.64`
8:54 AM	Low	0.46`
3:18 PM	High	8.90`
9:08 PM	Low	0.84`

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Tides

Friday, 02/06
1:47 AM	High	9.33`
7:53 AM	Low	0.09`
2:07 PM	High	9.01`
8:12 PM	Low	0.22`

Saturday, 02/07
2:30 AM	High	9.08`
8:42 AM	Low	0.43`
2:56 PM	High	8.38`
8:56 PM	Low	0.79`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Friday, 02/06
1:53 AM	High	10.48`
7:56 AM	Low	0.36`
2:10 PM	High	10.29`
8:18 PM	Low	0.32`

Saturday, 02/07
2:36 AM	High	10.20`
8:45 AM	Low	0.70`
2:57 PM	High	9.63`
9:01 PM	Low	0.92`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Friday, 02/06
1:40 AM	High	10.79`
7:50 AM	Low	0.21`
2:01 PM	High	10.50`
8:10 PM	Low	0.34`

Saturday, 02/07
2:25 AM	High	10.47`
8:38 AM	Low	0.61`
2:49 PM	High	9.81`
8:55 PM	Low	0.99`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Blue Café performance by local jazz pianist Myles Kelley

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The Mallett Brothers Band w/Chris Ross returns to the Camden Opera House

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Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine

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

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MCH Making Community Happen

Winter Supper Series at Southport General Store

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Blue Café performance by local jazz pianist Myles Kelley

Camden Opera House

The Mallett Brothers Band w/Chris Ross returns to the Camden Opera House

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Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine

Evergreen Home Performance

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

Brady’s

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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Open Mic at the Opera House

Friday, February 6, 2026 - 05:30 pm

Wiscasset Ocean On Tap

Friday, February 6, 2026 - 06:00 pm

The Mallett Brothers Band w/Chris Ross returns to the Camden Opera House

Friday, February 6, 2026 - 07:30 pm to9:30 pm

WW&F Railway Jan & Feb snow trains

Saturday, February 7, 2026 - 10:00 am

WW&F Railway Jan & Feb snow trains

Saturday, February 7, 2026 - 10:00 am

WW&F Railway Jan & Feb snow trains

Saturday, February 7, 2026 - 10:00 am

Bearly Dead: A tribute to the Grateful Dead

Saturday, February 7, 2026 - 07:30 pm

Community Lunch at Brady's

Monday, November 3, 0025 - 11:30 am to1:00 pm

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

Monday, February 9, 2026 - 12:00 pm to2:00 pm

Winter warming lunch

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - 11:30 am to1:00 pm

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