Visions of summer in Boothbay Harbor

The heat returned to downtown Boothbay Harbor Aug. 5, but that didn't stop visitors from enjoying all the region has to offer, from wandering into shops, checking out homemade wares on the library lawn, or hopping aboard a cooling boat ride. The dog days of summer…

Red-winged blackbirds are among the birds species that are declining in Maine. More than fifty percent of the blackbird family worldwide are showing declines. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells.

A Bird's Tale

Half of the World’s Migratory Birds Are in Decline

The “review.” It’s how we decide whether to watch a movie or show, dine at a new restaurant, even hike a trail we’ve never taken before. Scientists have their own kind of review: summary of the current state of a particular field of research, often with…

Press release

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital advances new regional model for women’s health care

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital will move forward with a new regional model for women’s health services that preserves comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care in Damariscotta, expands local gynecologic services and transitions inpatient Labor and Delivery services…

'Round Town

Garden

Our gardens have gone rogue! Despite efforts to win the National Garden Club golden ring, neglect has set in. We had the best of intentions but summer in Vacationland has had the final say, forcing us to abandon the green thumb portion of activity. Additionally,…

CLC Ambulance Board joins support effort for labor and delivery

The Central Lincoln County (CLC) Ambulance Service Board of Directors met with members of the Miles Delivers Action Coalition at a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 3 to discuss how both organizations can support each other. The Miles Delivers Action Coalition was…

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Tarpley's writing debut rocks CMT: Lights, Ladies, Legends!

Elena Tarpley's “Lights, Ladies, Legends!”

Antique auto show: American gems

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BRHS Champions of Change commentary

Striving for consistency and fairness in academic recognition at BRHS

Imagine searching through the Boothbay Register to find the…

Storybook Ball raises over $40,000 for Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

Royal Emcees, Emily Sue and Soren Barker as Queen and King of Fairies, introduce Board President Desiree Scorcia. Courtesy of Page Brown Stinson Photography

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library's third annual Storybook Ball…

Cafe Sci reveals new deep-sea organisms

Thirty-one new species in just two weeks of exploration in the South Atlantic Ocean’s vast…

Student physicals Aug. 12 and 13

As the fall sports season nears, MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital will offer physicals for student-athletes…

Town of Edgecomb

Nomination papers for vacant selectman’s seat now available

As Edgecomb selectmen began their Aug. 4 meeting, Chairman Forrest Carver…

Southport Central School volunteer information session Aug. 13

Southport Memorial Library will host Principal Shawn Gallagher on…

MaineHealth sued over potential closure of labor and delivery unit

Members of Miles Delivers Action Coalition marched to MaineHealth in Portland to protest the potential closure on Saturday, August 1. Photo by Megan Blonigen

A pregnant resident of Lincoln County, with the backing of a grassroots…

BHPD makes 6 arrests between July 16 and Aug. 3

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Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library: I love a mystery!

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library. File photo

According to Lighthouse Directory there are more than 18,600 lighthouses that…

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

An art exhibition good enough to eat

"Farmers Market Veggies" by Mindy Lighthipe. Courtesy of Katie Hey, CMBG

Visitors to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens this summer can enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit…

FTD's 'Play With Purpose Tour' heads to Thailand

Jun and Pin playing in the Pickleball Stars Tournament. Courtesy of FTD

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DEYC Summer Cruise: Fellowship, flexibility and fun along the Maine coast

The 2026 Down East Yacht Club Summer Cruise group. Courtesy photo

The Down East Yacht Club has been busy on the water during…

From the assistant editor

Strength in numbers

One of the things wrong with an unofficial bypass is some people's driving it at nearly bypass, or highway, speeds.…

From the editor

Three things

Cheers to the Miles Delivers group and those supporting the group’s plea to MaineHealth about keeping or delaying…

Supporters step up in spectacular fashion for the Bigelow Laboratory Big Splash

Supporters of Bigelow Laboratory gather at the lab in East Boothbay on July 30 for the Big Splash celebration to help raise funds for ocean science. Courtesy of Bigelow Laboratory

Last week, over 250 friends and supporters of Bigelow…

Coastal Rivers to host native plant sale

The plant sale on Aug. 22 will feature a wide selection of native and beneficial plant species grown specifically to thrive in Maine’s climate while supporting local pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects.

In partnership with the Maine Native Plant Cooperative, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is…

Joe's Journal

MaineHealth stumbles ... again

It was just 14 years ago when MaineHealth closed Boothbay’s little St. Andrews Hospital.

…

North Nobleboro Day Returns

Music, food, and old-fashioned fun Aug. 8

Audience last year for the Debbie Myers performance. Be sure to hear Debbie and the Redneck Rodeo Aug. 8! Courtesy of Hilary Petersen

One of the Midcoast’s favorite summer traditions is back! The 54th annual North Nobleboro Day…

The Maine Art Gallery

'Summer' by Kelly Desrosiers in MAG mixed media and collage show

“The annual plein air show at Maine Art Gallery is always something special,”…

Gleason Fine Art

New show! 'Andrea Peters: 35 Years of Color'

East Boothbay artist Andrea Peters has been with Gleason Fine Art for more than three decades.…

Letter to the editor

A mid-summer update from Sample's Shipyard

Dear Editor:

As another Maine summer reaches its peak, it is a fitting…

Jonathon Emerson scores comeback victory at Wiscasset Speedway

Jonathon Emerson and team. Jasen Dickey photo

Saturday, Aug. 1 marked one month since Group 2 divisions hit the track at…

Southport Town Hall

Rachel Carson 'A Sense of Wonder' screening Aug. 10

Helen Hayes on Pratt's Island during the filming of "A Sense Of Wonder" - 1967-68. Hayes narrated the documentary. Courtesy of SML

The Southport Memorial Library and the Hendricks Hill Museum bring the 1968 ABC TV…

Ocean Point Column: More events to recognize

As I’m writing this week’s column some much needed rain has arrived. Due to the drought-…

Tides

Friday, 08/07
6:20 AM	High	8.78`
12:08 PM	Low	0.91`
6:41 PM	High	10.37`

Saturday, 08/08
1:02 AM	Low	0.34`
7:27 AM	High	8.65`
1:10 PM	Low	1.00`
7:46 PM	High	10.51`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Friday, 08/07
5:58 AM	High	8.27`
11:56 AM	Low	0.86`
6:19 PM	High	9.76`

Saturday, 08/08
12:50 AM	Low	0.32`
7:05 AM	High	8.15`
12:58 PM	Low	0.94`
7:24 PM	High	9.89`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Friday, 08/07
5:56 AM	High	9.22`
12:01 PM	Low	1.08`
6:18 PM	High	10.68`

Saturday, 08/08
12:55 AM	Low	0.20`
7:06 AM	High	9.17`
1:05 PM	Low	1.09`
7:24 PM	High	10.94`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Friday, 08/07
5:52 AM	High	9.57`
11:51 AM	Low	1.18`
6:15 PM	High	11.08`

Saturday, 08/08
12:44 AM	Low	0.41`
6:59 AM	High	9.47`
12:56 PM	Low	1.26`
7:20 PM	High	11.22`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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