Ocean sunfish spotted in Linekin Bay

Frequent regional visitor Anatoli Gorolevici of Boston saw a strange sight in the early morning of Aug. 5 while out on the water with his eldest son. In Linekin Bay, there was an oddly shaped creature about 6 feet in length. What Gorolevici first believed was a…

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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…

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…

'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,…

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

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Weaving history in ash and sweetgrass

Guest speaker Passamaquoddy basket maker Debora Nicholas at the Southport Town Hall on July 25. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

A vivid memory of Passamaquoddy basket designer/maker Debora Nicholas’ youth was the sound of…

Rev. Virginia Rickeman at Wilson Chapel on Ocean Point Aug. 16

The Rev. Virginia Rickeman will lead the service at Wilson…

Rt. Rev. Mark Beckwith to lead All Saints services Aug. 16 and 23

The Rt. Rev. Mark M. Beckwith celebrates his 20th year of ministry on…

Bags will fly for Mobius, Inc.

'Whole Lotta Good' cornhole tourney Aug. 29

Mobius Cornhole Tourney scene from 2025 event. This year's date is Aug. 29. Eleanor Cade Busby photo

Grab a partner, practice that perfect toss and get ready to send some bags flying for a great…

This week at the Harbor Theater

"Hadestown: The Musical" screens Aug. 12 and 13 at the Harbor Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" - (PG13; 2 hours, 25 minutes) - With the world no longer…

Edgecomb increasing ORC membership

There are changes coming to Edgecomb's Ordinance…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office

Fatal crash in Boothbay

On Aug. 8, at about 1:54 p.m., Lincoln County Communications Center received a report of a single-vehicle…

Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good

Emily LeGree: A Quiet Force for Good

Emily LeGree with brothers Charlie and Sam LeGree. Courtesy of Emily LeGree

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Director recaps EMA's role in Chasse Marine Co. explosion

There was a strong regional response…

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J. Edward Knight Insurance welcomes Susanne Smith-Pinkham to Boothbay Harbor team

J. Edward Knight, a leading provider of insurance…

Bowdoin weathervane back on church's spire

Weathervane. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor First United Methodist Church continues to sparkle.

On Wednesday…

Unearth a Story speaker series resumes Aug. 18

Join Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and the Congregational Church of Boothbay…

"Lights, Ladies, Legends!" new show at the Carousel

A scene from "Lights! Ladies! Legends!" playing at Carousel Music Theater through Aug. 26. Courtesy of Paulette Carter

"Lights, Ladies, Legends!" opened at the Carousel Music Theater this week. If you…

Boothbay Region Art Foundation

Call for artists: 'ARTinME' 2026

Diana Young’s “Penobscot Narrows,” - 40" x 40" acrylic & oil - from the 2025 ARTinME exhibit. Courtesy of BRAF

The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) invites Maine artists to submit work for ARTinME 2026, our fourth…

WHPWA annual meeting and potluck picnic Aug. 16

Billy Helprin, director of the Somes-Meynell Wildlife Sanctuary on Mount Desert Island. Courtesy photo

The West Harbor Pond Watershed Association’s annual meeting and potluck picnic will be…

Ocean On Tap in August

Ocean on Tap is an informal, ocean-centric speaker series organized by researchers from Bigelow…

Paint our pier! Chalk Festival Aug. 22

Families are invited to the Eastside Waterfront Park in Boothbay Harbor on Saturday, Aug. 22 from noon to 3 p.m. for chalk drawing and ice cream. Courtesy photo

A free, family event – with scoops of ice cream included – will be held Saturday, Aug. 22, from…

Sheepscot Links results

Wednesday Skins, Aug. 5

Terry Washburn/George Hall 5; Bob Bell/Dave…

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…

Tides

Monday, 08/10
3:16 AM	Low	-0.20`
9:42 AM	High	9.05`
3:22 PM	Low	0.59`
9:56 PM	High	11.11`

Tuesday, 08/11
4:16 AM	Low	-0.60`
10:41 AM	High	9.46`
4:23 PM	Low	0.23`
10:55 PM	High	11.39`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Monday, 08/10
3:04 AM	Low	-0.19`
9:20 AM	High	8.52`
3:10 PM	Low	0.56`
9:34 PM	High	10.46`

Tuesday, 08/11
4:04 AM	Low	-0.57`
10:19 AM	High	8.91`
4:11 PM	Low	0.21`
10:33 PM	High	10.72`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Monday, 08/10
3:06 AM	Low	-0.53`
9:24 AM	High	9.68`
3:14 PM	Low	0.59`
9:36 PM	High	11.68`

Tuesday, 08/11
4:06 AM	Low	-0.93`
10:23 AM	High	10.11`
4:14 PM	Low	0.20`
10:35 PM	High	12.00`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Monday, 08/10
2:56 AM	Low	-0.21`
9:12 AM	High	9.95`
3:08 PM	Low	0.77`
9:29 PM	High	11.85`

Tuesday, 08/11
3:57 AM	Low	-0.63`
10:12 AM	High	10.41`
4:09 PM	Low	0.34`
10:28 PM	High	12.18`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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