Despite the fact that it's called a "broad-winged hawk," the bird's most striking feature is its black and white striped tail. Photo by Gregory "Slobirdr" Smith, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>

A Bird's Tale

Maybe They Should Be Called "Zebra-tailed Hawks"

We hate to be the ones to say this, but could you think of a bird name that’s more boring than this: broad-winged hawk? What does the non-birder imagine when they hear that? Maybe a large, eagle-sized bird with wings as wide as a door? Or do they wonder whether…

'Round Town

Signs

Long before I came to Maine, photography interested me. I didn’t know much about the process but enjoyed the adventure. It was a cool way for me to “focus," which was always a challenge due to some crossed wires in my brain. Looking through the tiny viewfinder…

One of the 26 remaining copies of the Declaration of Independence on Dunlap Broadside. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Maine Historical Society and Bigelow Lab

Dunlap Broadside Declaration of Independence tour stop: Lincoln County

In celebration of our country's 250th anniversary, Maine Historical Society (MHS) is on the road with its Dunlap Broadside of the Declaration of Independence Statewide Tour through October. MHS is traveling to all 16 of the state's counties, and on July 24 and 25…

White and Green Hope Founder Liz Michaud opens ceremonies July 21st in Boothbay Harbor for Maine's first state Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor honors fishermen lost at sea

From Portland to Pleasant Point, 10 communities came together July 21 to honor the lives of commercial fishermen lost at sea in Maine's first statewide celebration. Boothbay Harbor held a ceremony at the Fishermen's Memorial with speakers including Gov. Janet…

Drone Show amazes

The highly anticipated Drone Show, featuring over 20 formations of local and patriotic displays, drew thousands of people to the shorelines and on boats in Boothbay Harbor Friday night, July 17. Cheers and boat horns rang out over the harbor as each formation took…

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Antique auto show: American gems

Fun-filled Fourth on the Common

This gleeful wee girl runs back to her family after sinking Marine Corps veteran Charlie Stanley at the BCA's Fourth on the Common July 3. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

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Page Brown begins her new basketball career as a varsity coach

Page Brown returned to Porter Memorial Gymnaisum July 24 as the Freeport varsity girls' basketball coach. BILL PEARSON/Boothbay Register

In 2018, Page Brown graduated from Boothbay Region as one of the school’s…

K-LS&WD annual banquet, awards Aug. 13

A scene from the 2025 Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s annual Banquet and Conservation Awards Celebration. Courtesy photo

The community is invited to Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s annual…

Cemetery district nods tree removal, 5-year investment

July 28, Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Cemetery District trustees voted unanimously…

Wawenock Golf Club to celebrate 100 years Aug. 1

Wawenock Golf Club in Walpole will mark a full century of golf and community on Saturday,…

A retrospective

Where June still lives

Down a quiet, winding road on Southport Island sits a small gallery overlooking the water. At first glance, it…

New laws introduced by Sen. Reny take effect

AUGUSTA —Today, new laws introduced by Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, will go into effect…

Westport Island Shore Run Aug. 16

The 21st annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race takes place this year on Sunday, Aug. 16 on bridge-…

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Have a seat: 6 good things

Our 2026 installments of six good things in and around Wiscasset have been occasional instead of monthly like…

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How’s your summer?

We are not quite at the halfway mark of summer, according to the calendar, but despite the heat wave over the Fourth…

Joe's Journal

Miles hospital vs. Mothers

Last week, after the LincolnHealth Miles hospital advisory board met behind closed doors and voted to…

New faces in new places this fall at Edgecomb Eddy School

Edgecomb Eddy School will welcome three new…

A night of laughter and giving raises $2,530 for Veggies to Table

A night out at the theatre became an opportunity to nourish neighbors across the…

OBD Vintage Car Show announces entertainment and food

Organizers of the 2026 OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show are pleased to announce that mobile DJ “The Golden Gup” (pictured) and Damariscotta’s “Truckin’ Good Food” truck will be back for the festivities. Courtesy photo

Organizers of the 13th annual OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show…

Lincoln County Historical Association

Tempting cakes and tantalizing experiences up for bid at Preservation Party

Elegant cakes, intriguing experiences, and a treasure trove of…

Bubba Pelton wins Super Street 100 at Wiscasset Speedway

From left, Andre Lester/family, David Greenleaf, Bubba Pelton, Noah Haggett and Clara Garnett. Jasen Dickey photograph

Following an unfortunate Group 2 rainout last weekend, the skies cleared in…

Southport Yacht Club

The Seguin Island Open Race. Courtesy of Dave Smith

The SYC Annual Seguin Island Open Race was held on Saturday with five boats on the Division I starting line and…

American Legion Post 36

One of my favorite community events each summer is just around the corner, and I hope you'll consider…

At Sea with the Boothbay Sea and Science Center

The BSSC official seaweed snack taste testers. Courtesy of Pauline Dion

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News and notes from the Community Center

Producer Mary Lou Teel with Mo Rocca and Bobby Orr on a break from filming "CBS Sunday Morning." Courtesy

Coming in just three weeks we've got another great event for you! Mark your calendar for…

Countdown to Paddlepalooza on Linekin Bay

Rev. Todd Weir and his wife Jeanne Fenton - community supporters of the event. Courtesy photo

With under two weeks to go, anticipation is building for the Boothbay Sea and Science Center’…

Joy to the Wind featuring new work by Lynne Seitzer

"Pink Inspiration" - 18" x 18" - Lynne Seitzer, Joy to the Wind Gallery. Courtesy of the artist

“Driving along a winding country road , a…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 4 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 350 calls for service for the period of…

Juniper and McKown Points Column: Celebration of Life, remembering John Gillies and more

Juniper and McKown Points are brimming with…

CSD trustees talk school maintenance, BRES renovations

During a July 21 Community School District (CSD) trustees meeting, Director…

Tides

Wednesday, 07/29
5:59 AM	Low	0.38`
12:23 PM	High	8.72`
5:55 PM	Low	1.35`

Thursday, 07/30
12:22 AM	High	10.14`
6:33 AM	Low	0.22`
12:59 PM	High	8.94`
6:33 PM	Low	1.17`

Marine Forecast
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Tides

Wednesday, 07/29
5:47 AM	Low	0.36`
12:01 PM	High	8.21`
5:43 PM	Low	1.27`

Thursday, 07/30
12:00 AM	High	9.55`
6:21 AM	Low	0.21`
12:37 PM	High	8.42`
6:21 PM	Low	1.10`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 07/29
5:42 AM	Low	0.44`
11:57 AM	High	9.00`
5:41 PM	Low	1.51`
11:55 PM	High	10.35`

Thursday, 07/30
6:18 AM	Low	0.32`
12:32 PM	High	9.15`
6:18 PM	Low	1.35`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 07/29
5:35 AM	Low	0.47`
11:47 AM	High	9.62`
5:39 PM	Low	1.51`
11:51 PM	High	10.92`

Thursday, 07/30
6:11 AM	Low	0.32`
12:23 PM	High	9.86`
6:17 PM	Low	1.34`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Camden Summer Sounds kicks off with Nashville based band The Resonauts

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Sunday Breakfast & a Saltwater Hillbilly!!

Brady’s

Noel Paul Stookey & A.S. Aubrey: Listening for the Notes: The Gift of Word & Song in Challenging Times

Camden Opera House

Brady's, you're only a stranger once!

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Thursday at Brady's!! Another great day on the deck!!

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Come Make A Sun Catcher With Us On Southport Island!

Southport General Store & Barn

Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine

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