BHPD Chief Doug Snyder and Community Digital Navigator Julie Casson talk protecting yourself from scams. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Presentation: How to protect yourself from scams

Vigilance is essential when protecting yourself from scammers, Julie Casson, community digital navigator at Coastal Maine Regional Broadband, and Boothbay Harbor Police Chief Doug Snyder told attendees Feb. 17 at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML). The pair…

Decades of budgetary miscalculations are revealed during a BRRDD special meeting Feb. 19. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Refuse district trashes decades of miscalculations

Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District (BRRDD) trustees called a special meeting Feb. 20 to review their annual budgetary requests, following the 2026-27 figures being challenged by Chuck Cunningham during a Boothbay selectmen’s meeting. Upon review…

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Perhaps a midwinter puzzle might provide diversion from the coldness that has been with us for our recent past and present, with maybe a small break coming up which may include some of my most dreaded winter rain. Ugh. I hate winter rain and its accompanying…

A BRES third grader shares a book with Village resident Leigh Sherrill. Courtesy photo

Boothbay third graders bring valentines and birding fun to St. Andrews Village

On Tuesday, Feb. 10, third graders from Boothbay Region Elementary School visited St. Andrews Village in collaboration with Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. The visit is part of a six-month bird study led by Beth Jarvis, where students learn about winter birds in…

Rebuilding Together. Courtesy Jack Herger

Region's volunteer workforce boosted local economy by more than $5M in 2025

Last year, volunteers with 10 local organizations had an economic impact of more than $5 million, based on information they recently provided to the Register. Throughout 2025, this unpaid workforce enabled friends and neighbors to receive firewood and food,…

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Sea journeys with Don Demers

Don Demers painted, "Crossing the Gulf Stream" after a trip from Newport, RI to Bermuda. Courtesy of the artist

Over the past 10 or so years that I’ve been writing primarily about arts, one name kept popping up: Don Demers…

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A reluctant basketball player is now a star

It was a night to remember for Boothbay senior Tatum French as she scored…

American Legion Post 36

Before turning to some interesting moments in February military history, I want to recognize American Legion…

Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club

The Rotary Barn was warm and cozy last Thursday, and our guest…

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Boothbay Region Democratic Committee call members to action at annual meeting

At a time when our…

Boothbay Region Historical Society scholarship drive

Boothbay High graduating class of 1923. Courtesy of Boothbay Region Historical Society

The Boothbay Region Historical Society is…

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Irish authors talk about domestic abuse with FOV

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Cemetery Chronicles: First Settlers Part 2

Headstone for Rufus and Sarah Auld. Courtesy of Sara Fahnley

Settlers came to Boothbay from Ireland, Scotland and England. Some made their way from…

Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good

Forging Forever Friendships

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2026 Windjammer Days

Mark Welsh: Navy gunners mate

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AARP scam alert: Keep an eye out for the latest travel scams

Planning a winter escape? Don’t let criminals ruin your trip with bogus deals, fake…

This week at the Harbor Theater

"The Testament of Ann Lee" opens at the Harbor Theater on Friday, Feb. 27. Courtesy of the venue

"Avatar: Fire And Ash" - (PG13; 3 hours, 18 minutes) - Director James Cameron takes…

Mid-Coast Audubon announces scholarships for nature programs

Mid-Coast Audubon is pleased…

Town Meetings in Maine – The Dixfield Snow Fight

This is the fifth installment in a limited series on Maine’s “quaint holdover,” the annual town…

Down East Gallery to include coffee roastery

A small batch coffee roastery is coming to Edgecomb this summer. Feb. 19, the Edgecomb…

3 arrested on drug charge

Three people were arrested and charged with Aggravated Trafficking of Scheduled Drugs into the…

Hall, Red Eddies fall to Eagles in semifinal

in mid-air Red Eddie Xavi Hall takes her shot. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Former Boothbay Region Elementary School basketball player Xavi Hall, a freshman…

Within the Whale event time rescheduled

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Tides

Monday, 02/23
2:57 AM	High	10.42`
9:10 AM	Low	-0.32`
3:34 PM	High	9.11`
9:24 PM	Low	0.44`

Tuesday, 02/24
3:53 AM	High	10.20`
10:10 AM	Low	-0.03`
4:37 PM	High	8.65`
10:23 PM	Low	0.86`

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Tides

Monday, 02/23
2:35 AM	High	9.81`
8:58 AM	Low	-0.30`
3:12 PM	High	8.58`
9:12 PM	Low	0.41`

Tuesday, 02/24
3:31 AM	High	9.61`
9:58 AM	Low	-0.03`
4:15 PM	High	8.14`
10:11 PM	Low	0.81`

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Rockland Tides

Monday, 02/23
2:33 AM	High	10.96`
9:01 AM	Low	-0.11`
3:08 PM	High	9.82`
9:15 PM	Low	0.67`

Tuesday, 02/24
3:29 AM	High	10.86`
10:02 AM	Low	0.03`
4:13 PM	High	9.41`
10:16 PM	Low	1.02`

Marine Forecast
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Belfast Tides

Monday, 02/23
2:30 AM	High	11.25`
8:51 AM	Low	-0.17`
3:05 PM	High	9.98`
9:06 PM	Low	0.67`

Tuesday, 02/24
3:26 AM	High	10.97`
9:52 AM	Low	0.13`
4:07 PM	High	9.47`
10:07 PM	Low	1.13`

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Data courtesy of NOAA

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Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine

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Blue Café Book Release and Performance featuring Peter Gallway and his book, "Hardtail Strat - Guitars, Heroin, Songs, and Stories"

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Brady's to host all day Super Bowl Event and open for the BIG GAME!

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Winter Supper Series at Southport General Store

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