First National Bank contributes $50,000 to Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s Next 100 Capital Campaign

First National Bank is proud to announce a $50,000 contribution to Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s Next 100 Capital Campaign, supporting the library’s work to preserve its historic role in the Boothbay region while expanding access, safety, and community…

Given that the informal name many birders use for this bird is the "butterbutt," it's no surprise that its formal English name is the yellow-rumped warbler. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells.

A Bird's Tale

Bird Name Color Commentary

Some of you may know of our sometimes obsession with bird names. We’ve written before on topics that fit that bill, including the question about colors in North American bird names, birds that say their names, and birds named after what or how they eat. As…

The BBHWP's first public hearing drew about 60 residents to the Boothbay Harbor Town Office July 8. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

BBHWP hearing draws crowd, expired permit concerns

The room was packed and emotions were high July 8 at Boothbay Harbor planning board’s public merit review hearing for Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation’s (BBHWP) East Side Park amended site plan application. First, the board unanimously deemed BBHWP’s…

'Round Town

Heat

To mow or not to mow, that is the question! It’s a toss up, but it’s hot and it’s dry. The grass is long and if I mow there will be a raking party for sure. But keeping the grass long in extended dry spells with high heat, I think, helps to protect the grass from…

Boothbay Harbor prepares for 700-drone light show July 18. Courtesy of Northern Lights Drone Shows

A show by the community, for the community: 700 drones set to light the Harbor

Saturday, July 18 at 9:30 p.m., 700 drones will light up the sky over downtown Boothbay Harbor, creating a spectacular 17-minute aerial light show for residents and visitors to enjoy. Those lucky enough to find a viewpoint along the inner harbor will have a front-…

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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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Cocktails & Chrome August 29th at Boothbay Railway Village! Tickets on Sale Now!

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Boat America!

Upcoming @ BHML—July

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‘Shanty Man’ Geoff Kaufman, in Concert at the Sail, Power, and Steam Museum, August 1

Sail Power & Steam Museum

The week ahead at Brady's!! Soccer, more soccer, live music and drones!!

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Sheriff's Department might resume temporarily assisting Boothbay Harbor police staffing

Lincoln County Sheriff's Department is considering a…

Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Junior Program

A recent presentation and instruction session at the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club. Courtesy of PC Liz Rettemaier, BHYC

Summer is in full swing at the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, as we approach the half-way mark…

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital

Relaunching Diabetes Support Group

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is relaunching its Diabetes Support Group, offering free meetings for…

Right whale event at Harbor Theater

Filmmaker Cheryl Dean close to mom and calf in a scene from the documentary “The Right Whale: Tales of Resilience and Hope," screening at the Harbor Theater July 26. Courtesy of the theater and documentary filmmakers

While Southern right whales show signs of recovery, their Northern cousins face mounting threats from…

Camden Opera House

Noel Paul Stookey and A.S. Aubrey: An evening of music, poetry and hope

Courtesy of J. Scott Lapp, Rubicon Theater

Legendary folk musician Noel Paul Stookey, best known as one-third of…

Chewonki Scales and Tails at the Southport Library

Come join us at the Southport Memorial Library located at 1032 Hendricks Hill Road in…

NHTSA reminds drivers: Obeying speed limits is the law, lives depend on it

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Enforcement Specialist, Deputy Jeff Rogers, alongside regional partner agencies, at a recent traffic safety summit in New Hampshire. Courtesy of LCSO

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic…

OPERA HOUSE AT BOOTHBAY HARBOR

Bluegrass from The Henhouse Prowlers

The Henhouse Prowlers. Opera House. July 29. Got tickets? Photo: Stephanie Heath

It is not often that a musical band’s bio includes working with the US State Department. But for the…

Maine Constitution exhibit at Southport Memorial Library

Part of Southport Memorial Library's Maine Constitution Exhibit. Courtesy photo

As we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence,…

From the assistant editor

Is that all there is?

About this time next month, when Wiscasset's non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with whoever eyed town land for a…

Boothbay selectmen interested in resources for aspiring tourism entrepreneurs

Over a year ago, Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor joined an…

Boothbay Region Historical Society and Friends of the Southport Historical Society

Groups partner to present ‘An Evening of Stories; with News Center Maine’s Don Carrigan’ July 28

Don Carrigan, reporter for News Center Maine for several years, will speak about his television career and other topics on Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Southport Town Hall. Courtesy photo

On Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Southport…

Sunday breakfast at American Legion Hall

Are you ready for breakfast? On Sunday, July 19, breakfast is “on” from 7:30 to 9:30 at the…

Make ‘good trouble’ rally and standout July 18

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Community Coalition unveils bold vision to transform Miles Family Birth Center into a national model for rural maternity care

The Miles Delivers Action Coalition has released a…

Joe's Journal

A real mess

As the Graham Platner cluster-flop reverberates through the Pine Tree State, Will Rogers’ famed prophecy came true, again. He…

Dress ‘To the Nines’ at Veggies to Table’s third annual Auction and Gala

Veggies to Table's summer gala returns to Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean…

Boothbay Sea and Science Center

Exploring top to bottom and in between

Last week at the BSSC was filled with lots of fun and field trips as we learned about the similarities…

BRLT’s Field & Forest Family Fun Day!

Check out the new playground at Boothbay Region Land Trust's Oak Point Farm during Field and Forest Family Fun Day July 18! Courtesy of BRLT

Join the Boothbay Region Land Trust on Saturday, July 18 for a free afternoon of family fun at…

R. John Dingle to release third book

Local author R. John Dingle’s latest novel, “Before The Devil Knows,” in the Gus Wheeler FBI thriller…

AARP scam alert: Beware of fake QR code scams

QR codes have become a convenient part of our daily lives, from viewing restaurant…

July ‘Summer Series’ programs at Popham Beach Library

Popham Beach Library from the WH Ballard archive. Courtesy photo

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BH selectmen eye economic development, footbridge celebration next steps

Economic Recovery Corps Fellow Elyse Oliver asks the board to make a decision July 13 on which development project they'd like her to pursue. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

July 13, Boothbay Harbor selectmen narrowed down what…

Upcoming classes at the Maine Art Gallery

Debra Arter - "August Garden" - mixed media collage. Arter will be holding a class on the art of collage at MAG. Courtesy of the gallery

Summer is the perfect time to pull out the paints and pencils, and even tissue and glue, for…

Tides

Wednesday, 07/15
12:01 AM	High	11.85`
6:19 AM	Low	-1.36`
12:46 PM	High	10.06`
6:27 PM	Low	-0.15`

Thursday, 07/16
12:57 AM	High	11.81`
7:12 AM	Low	-1.37`
1:40 PM	High	10.24`
7:22 PM	Low	-0.17`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Wednesday, 07/15
6:07 AM	Low	-1.28`
12:24 PM	High	9.47`
6:15 PM	Low	-0.14`

Thursday, 07/16
12:35 AM	High	11.12`
7:00 AM	Low	-1.29`
1:18 PM	High	9.64`
7:10 PM	Low	-0.16`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 07/15
6:09 AM	Low	-1.65`
12:25 PM	High	10.63`
6:17 PM	Low	-0.19`

Thursday, 07/16
12:35 AM	High	12.40`
7:01 AM	Low	-1.64`
1:18 PM	High	10.79`
7:12 PM	Low	-0.24`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 07/15
6:00 AM	Low	-1.39`
12:15 PM	High	11.08`
6:13 PM	Low	-0.03`

Thursday, 07/16
12:29 AM	High	12.63`
6:53 AM	Low	-1.36`
1:08 PM	High	11.24`
7:08 PM	Low	-0.06`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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