On this parcel on Wiscasset’s Route 27, prospective land donor Allen “Big Al” Cohen, left, and Boothbay V.E.T.S. founder Ed Harmon show their enthusiasm March 8 for the project eyed to help veterans. SUSAN JOHNS/Wiscasset Newspaper

‘This is going to happen’: Place eyed in Wiscasset to teach veterans a trade and help them in other ways

March 23, Wiscasset’s planning board is set to hear from Ed Harmon about a school and much more to help veterans thrive. The Boothbay man, founder of Boothbay V.E.T.S., said this would also help fill area workforce needs, by teaching the veterans a trade. And…

CMBG's shares design concepts for a new glasshouse during a public forum March 11.

CMBG to bloom year-round with new glasshouse

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (CMBG) is asking the community to help plant the seeds for its future. President and CEO Gretchen Ostherr unveiled plans for a 35,000 square foot glasshouse/conservatory, revamped butterfly and insect house, and Wabanaki garden…

Scene from Bob Krist's"100 Years of Route One: A Centennial Roadtrip." The film is scheduled to air on PBS stations March 26-29. Courtesy of Krist

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Bob Krist's new Route 1 road trip film to air on PBS

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

Seahawks honor seniors in Unified finale

The Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Seahawks lost to the Hall Dale Bulldogs in their final regular season game, Tuesday, Mar. 3, 75-69, in Unified play. The Seahawks honored four seniors: Anthony Angelico, Zander Blake, Caiden Farmer and Chloe Joneth. Farmer…

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Tatum French, right, led scoring for the Seahawks in their Feb. 16 championship game against Buckfield. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

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Monday, 03/09
3:51 AM	High	9.36`
10:03 AM	Low	0.74`
4:31 PM	High	8.21`
10:10 PM	Low	1.66`

Tuesday, 03/10
4:38 AM	High	8.98`
10:54 AM	Low	1.16`
5:23 PM	High	7.78`
11:00 PM	Low	2.05`

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Monday, 03/09
3:29 AM	High	8.81`
9:51 AM	Low	0.70`
4:09 PM	High	7.74`
9:58 PM	Low	1.56`

Tuesday, 03/10
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10:42 AM	Low	1.09`
5:01 PM	High	7.33`
10:48 PM	Low	1.93`

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Monday, 03/09
3:31 AM	High	9.79`
9:54 AM	Low	0.97`
4:06 PM	High	8.79`
10:03 PM	Low	1.85`

Tuesday, 03/10
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10:44 AM	Low	1.31`
4:58 PM	High	8.36`
10:51 PM	Low	2.23`

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Monday, 03/09
3:26 AM	High	10.13`
9:46 AM	Low	0.93`
3:59 PM	High	9.07`
9:57 PM	Low	1.87`

Tuesday, 03/10
4:12 AM	High	9.70`
10:35 AM	Low	1.36`
4:50 PM	High	8.58`
10:47 PM	Low	2.31`

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