Artist Dan Nielsen set against his mural design in progress on the back wall of the Opera House parking lot. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Driving by the Opera House, you may have observed a burst of color along the back wall of the parking lot. Artist Dan Neilsen of Bayville and Hopkinton, New Hampshire began work on the wall, once the foundation of the Strand Theater, in July after it was smoothed…

Pictured from left are Caleb Easton, Barrett Hodgdon, Cathy Hodgdon, Tim Hodgdon, Audrey Hodgdon, and Grant Hodgdon in front of the Y’s Harbor Montessori School at morning drop-off. Courtesy of Allyson Goodwin

Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good

Anchored in Our Community

As the first woman and a sixth-generation member of her family to help lead Hodgdon Yachts, a traditionally male-dominated business, Audrey is no stranger to standing out or carrying forward a remarkable family legacy. Born and raised in Boothbay,…

Friends, family celebrate Bobby Blackman's contributions to the community

It was a day filled with good food, good music and good friends raising money for a good cause. Cook’s Landing in Edgecomb was the scene Sept. 12 for raising money for the first-ever Bobby Blackman Scholarship Fund. Blackman was a beloved member of the…

CSD trustees talk financials, capital reserve fund

According to a Sept. 10 review of the Community School District's (CSD) unaudited financials for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, the school has $542,509.28 of available funds. This includes $475,166.47 in unused funds and $67,342.81 in revenue. …

During a recent trip to Pemaquid Harbor, the authors were surprised to see two young ospreys still hanging around a nest - the result of Maine's extended summers? Courtesy of Jeff Wells.

A Bird's Tale

Birds and Maine’s Stretched-Out Summer

Mainers used to love to go on about how short the summers were here. Not any more. Climate change has elongated summer through both an earlier spring onset and later fall continuation of warm temperatures. Some birds have been able to track those changes:…

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This week at the Lincoln Theater

"Late Fame" - (NR; 1 hour, 36 minutes) - Ed Saxberger (Willem Dafoe), a forgotten…

Letter to the editor

Why I’ll be voting for Charlotte Nutt

Dear Editor:

I live in Boothbay and have had the pleasure of knowing and…

Letter to the editor

A museum for makers?

Dear Editor:

There was an article about a place-based learning program ready to launch due to a…

Letter to the editor

Sen. Cameron Reny: an effective representative for Lincoln County

Dear Editor:

Cameron Reny of Bristol, now running…

Boothbay Region Democrats invite community to annual picnic Sept. 27

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Letter to the editor

Thanks for another 'sweet season'

Dear Editor:

The Boothbay Harbor Methodist “Pie Ladies” would wholeheartedly like…

News and notes from the Community Center

Mark your calendars! We have lots of events coming up!

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Maine Veterans in Need

What’s happening in Congress that could affect veterans?

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Announcing FTD’s Sunflower Sweepstakes winners

Margaret "Mugsy" Schwab, left, and Katie Ryan, with their dog, Birdie. Courtesy photo

Barters Island-based nonprofit Friends of Thai Daughters is thrilled to announce…

BRHS

Interact Club holds first meeting

Interact Club members at their first meeting of the 2026-2027 school year. Courtesy of Bruce Harris

The Boothbay Region High School Interact Club is back again with their first meeting of the…

Franks and beans supper Oct. 2

Come hungry, bring a friend, family and enjoy a hearty meal and community spirit!

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Boothbay wins first 8-man football game of season

Boothbay had no problem defeating Waterville Sept. 18 in 8-man football action as the…

BRHS field hockey

Seahawks defeat Mountain Valley

The Seahawk field hockey team (4-1) rebounded from its first loss of the season with a 3-2 win…

Student-made environmental film at Harbor Theater Sept. 28

After months of researching, interviewing and editing, Boothbay Region High…

Midcoast French Conversation Group resumes in October

Participants make traditional galettes des rois (King cakes) for Epiphany 2026. Courtesy photo

Le Café Français, a local French conversation group, resumes its lively in-…

BRHS cross country

Seahawks win home meets

The start of the home meet against Lisbon and Richmond on Friday, Sept. 18. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

Senior AJ Crocker set a home meet record and both the boys and girls Seahawk cross country teams defeated…

Seahawks crush Purple Panthers for first win

Boothbay football won its first game of the season Friday with a 30-8 victory over Waterville…

Lincoln Theater

The Met Live presents 'Twenty Years of The Met in Cinemas'

The Met Live 2010: Elīna Garanča as Carmen and tenor Roberto Alagna as Don José. Courtesy of The Met Live in HD

Lincoln Theater is proud to present a special event broadcast from New York’s Metropolitan…

Open house at Darrowby Farms Sanctuary Sept. 26

Amanda, with Fiona and Flash, residents at Darrowby. Courtesy photo

Everyone is invited to the fifth annual Darrowby Farm Sanctuary Open House on…

Before the next storm, Maine must stand ready

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Little Man about town

If you are a cat lover living here in Midcoast, chances are you’ve heard of Sunshine Larry. Larry can be…

'Power in numbers' session at Edgecomb church

An Industrial Areas Foundation information session will be held on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 2 to 3:…

Announcing stream crossing installation practices training

Stream crossing. Courtesy of Knox-Lincoln SWCD

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District and Maine DEP are…

UMaine Extension offers greenhouse technology workshops in Boothbay

Home gardeners and aspiring growers can learn more about greenhouse technology and lighting at an upcoming UMaine Extension workshop held at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay on Oct. 17. Courtesy of University of Maine Cooperative Extension

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer two…

Tides

Monday, 09/21
1:44 AM	Low	1.63`
8:11 AM	High	7.87`
1:49 PM	Low	2.26`
8:20 PM	High	8.98`

Tuesday, 09/22
2:39 AM	Low	1.38`
9:03 AM	High	8.19`
2:45 PM	Low	1.91`
9:12 PM	High	9.28`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Monday, 09/21
1:32 AM	Low	1.53`
7:49 AM	High	7.41`
1:37 PM	Low	2.13`
7:58 PM	High	8.46`

Tuesday, 09/22
2:27 AM	Low	1.30`
8:41 AM	High	7.71`
2:33 PM	Low	1.80`
8:50 PM	High	8.74`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Monday, 09/21
1:26 AM	Low	1.48`
7:49 AM	High	8.28`
1:36 PM	Low	2.31`
7:57 PM	High	9.31`

Tuesday, 09/22
2:20 AM	Low	1.27`
8:40 AM	High	8.57`
2:29 PM	Low	1.98`
8:48 PM	High	9.58`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Monday, 09/21
1:19 AM	Low	1.76`
7:37 AM	High	8.55`
1:33 PM	Low	2.45`
7:50 PM	High	9.61`

Tuesday, 09/22
2:12 AM	Low	1.49`
8:29 AM	High	8.89`
2:26 PM	Low	2.06`
8:41 PM	High	9.94`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Sunday Breakfast at Brady's and then FOOTBALL!!!!

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Tickets now on Sale for 2026 Garden's Aglow!!

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Blue saxophonist Vanessa Collier on Sept. 25!

The Strand Theatre

IT’S A RAINY SUNDAY BUT HAPPY HOUR WILL HELP YOU GET THROUGH 3-5PM AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

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Fused Glass Workshop 9/12

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Weekend at Brady's!! College football and The Season Finale of The Saltwater Hillbilly!!

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Annual International Community Dinner THIS Sunday

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Main Street Shop

Sunday Breakfast at Brady's and then FOOTBALL!!!!

Brady’s

Tickets now on Sale for 2026 Garden's Aglow!!

Brady’s

Blue saxophonist Vanessa Collier on Sept. 25!

The Strand Theatre

IT’S A RAINY SUNDAY BUT HAPPY HOUR WILL HELP YOU GET THROUGH 3-5PM AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Fused Glass Workshop 9/12

Southport General Store & Barn

Weekend at Brady's!! College football and The Season Finale of The Saltwater Hillbilly!!

Brady’s

Annual International Community Dinner THIS Sunday

Southport General Store & Barn

AARON NADEAU TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1 5:30 TO 7:30PM 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Upcoming Events

Boothbay Now And Then: New and Historic Images of the Boothbay Peninsula

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - 05:00 pm to7:30 pm

COH Blue Café welcomes back acoustic jazz pianist Myles Kelley

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - 07:30 pm to8:30 pm

Final pie sale

Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 09:00 am

Life Along the River Tour: Bowman House

Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 10:00 am

SML Mah Jongg

Thursday, September 10, 2026 - 02:00 pm

Wiscasset Art Walk

Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 04:00 pm

Boothbay Harbor Ocean On Tap

Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 06:00 pm

Murder Mystery Dinner

Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 06:00 pm

Boothbay Region Food Pantry

Friday, September 25, 2026 - 11:00 am to1:00 pm

Northern Cross: A Tribute to CSNY

Friday, September 25, 2026 - 07:00 pm

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