'Round Town

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,…

EMS Chief Kristen Roberts and BRAS Board President Robbie Ham look to the future as Boothbay Region Ambulance Service celebrates 50 years serving the local community. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

BRAS marks 50 years

Being driven to the hospital for emergency medical services (EMS) used to be a morbid affair. Until the mid-20th century, funeral homes took over the duty of transporting patients since hearses, unlike most vehicles, were large enough to…

Boothbay Harbor fireman Arthur Richardson serves up a lobster during the Aug. 1 Lobster Bake. BILL PEARSON/Boothbay Register

Music, games and lobster! What a way to spend a summer day!

Three years ago, Boothbay Harbor Fire Department began a new tradition. It started as a chicken barbecue fundraiser, and last year morphed into a lobster bake which netted the department over $13,000. This year, the Aug. 1 lobster bake served 140 meals on a warm…

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…

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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Hannah Hilton Appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Cheney Financial Group Companies

Newcastle Realty

Rockland Yacht Club and the Sail, Power & Steam Museum present the 2026 RYC Scholarship Race, August 15, supporting scholarships for kids’ sailing programs

Sail Power & Steam Museum

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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-…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 3 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 317 calls for service for the period of…

News and notes from the Community Center

"CBS Sunday Morning" Producer Mary Lou Teel. Courtesy photo

Time is flying so mark your calendars!

Thursday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m.…

OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show Aug. 8

Previously unregistered drive-ins are welcome to join this 1951 Studebaker Champion Starlight Coupe from South Bristol on Saturday morning for the 13th Annual OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show. Courtesy of Jeff Friedman

We all have busy lives, so perhaps you did not register your interesting vehicle for…

Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good

The Washburn Way: Welcoming Everyone to the Water

David Washburn floating in the pool after teaching a swim lesson. Courtesy of Emily LeGree

David Washburn, aquatics director at the Boothbay Region YMCA, is someone who deserves an…

First Friday Art Tour Aug. 7

John Butke's work is among those found in the August show at Boothbay Region Art Foundation. Courtesy of the gallery

Self-guided journeys ... led by an art lover’s imagination. Paintings ...…

Letter to the editor

Training ship to visit region

Dear Editor:

On Thursday, Aug. 13, the tall ship, Sail Training vessel, the…

Lincoln County Democrats hope 'red lobsters' inspire 'blue electoral wave'

Maine Democrats haven’t won a U.S. Senate…

Tides

Wednesday, 08/05
4:25 AM	High	9.35`
10:20 AM	Low	0.48`
4:49 PM	High	10.21`
10:59 PM	Low	0.42`

Thursday, 08/06
5:20 AM	High	9.04`
11:11 AM	Low	0.71`
5:42 PM	High	10.29`
11:57 PM	Low	0.40`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Wednesday, 08/05
4:03 AM	High	8.81`
10:08 AM	Low	0.45`
4:27 PM	High	9.61`
10:47 PM	Low	0.39`

Thursday, 08/06
4:58 AM	High	8.52`
10:59 AM	Low	0.67`
5:20 PM	High	9.69`
11:45 PM	Low	0.38`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 08/05
3:55 AM	High	9.72`
10:09 AM	Low	0.71`
4:21 PM	High	10.38`
10:47 PM	Low	0.54`

Thursday, 08/06
4:51 AM	High	9.44`
11:02 AM	Low	0.93`
5:16 PM	High	10.52`
11:49 PM	Low	0.41`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 08/05
3:56 AM	High	10.20`
10:00 AM	Low	0.68`
4:20 PM	High	11.02`
10:39 PM	Low	0.57`

Thursday, 08/06
4:51 AM	High	9.85`
10:52 AM	Low	0.95`
5:14 PM	High	11.04`
11:39 PM	Low	0.53`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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