700 drones will light up the skies July 18 with a patriotic showing for America's birthday. Courtesy of Northern Lights Drone Shows

Maine’s largest drone show in Boothbay Harbor July 18

Boothbay Harbor is hosting a spectacle July 18 for America’s 250th birthday with a 700-drone light show put on by Wisconsin-based Northern Lights Drone Shows. The 17-minute show will feature over 20 patriotic and locally themed formations, paired…

Certain penguin species sleep in four-second micro-naps during incubation so they can remain vigilant against predators. (Pictured: African penguin, photo by Bernard Dupont, courtesy of Wikipedia Commons)

A Bird's Tale

Birds and Their Wildest Dreams

A few nights ago, we took our little black dog Loki, out for a last chance to answer “nature’s calling” before we retired for the evening. We had been lured into watching a good show rather late; it was around midnight when we stepped outside into the cool night…

The cap tossing. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Region High School 2026 Graduation: Gallery 2

On Friday afternoon, June 12, a huge crowd filling the court and bleachers in Porter Memorial Gymnasium saw 43 diplomas handed out to the members of the BRHS Class of 2026. These are a few photographs of the ceremony and the celebrations outside with more to come.

The Brain

In the late 80s, we had some concerns about my late mother-in-law. At that time she was living in New Jersey and Pennsylvania with friends and we were not able to have much first hand personal time together. A few things seemed to be popping up that made us…

BRES promotes 42 eighth graders

Forty-two Boothbay Region Middle School eighth graders are moving on to ninth grade following the school’s annual Eight Grade Promotion ceremony held Tuesday, June 16. The event featured the awarding of several academic awards, student speeches, musical…

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Cameron Payson, left, and Rose Campbell present the class statistics. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Registe

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Boating Course June 16 & 18

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Holly Stover accepting a commemorative plaque from Keith Metrich, Chair, LCDC at awards ceremony. Courtesy photo

“The people are what matter to government, and a government should aim to give all people…

Kevin Douglass dominates Shipbuilder 100 at Wiscasset Speedway

Kevin Douglass, Leah Douglass and team celebrate the Shipbuilder 100 victory. Jasen Dickey Photography

With the sun beating down…

Royal graduates from Criminal Justice Academy

Boothbay Region High School Class of 2023 graduate Caden Royal graduated from the 49th…

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Why take 10-15 minutes on something you can do in less time, with the same outcome? Time has value. And this is why…

Southport sets June 25 info meeting on Hendricks Head Beach project

Southport…

10 years of talent, heart and beautiful hair: meet Betsy

I was born and raised on the Midcoast of Maine and have made Boothbay Harbor…

Free summer meals help keep kids fed this summer

Healthy Lincoln County is coordinating free summer meals for children and teens…

Funeral and estate planning on menu for first 'Lunch and Learn' talk

Funeral Director Mike Hall speaks from experience…

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It ain't over …

The 2026 political primary season is over. Well, that is, sort of over, as we still don’t know who won the nomination for…

Take Two: The Register takes a road trip

Take Two is a series from movie buffs Isabelle Curtis and Fritz Freudenberger to…

Boothbay/Wiscasset track and field awards presented

The Boothbay/Wiscasset track and field teams held a season-ending awards ceremony June 15 in…

CSD school committee accepts budget vote, teacher contracts

June 10, Community School District (CSD) school committee…

National Special Olympics Games in Minneapolis, Minnesota June 19-27

All year Valerie Giles has been practicing her tennis skills and…

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

When discussing mysteries and thrillers I'm often asked “What does the expression “whodunnits”…

Community of Hope

The Compounding Effect of Domestic Abuse and Natural Disasters

“Human relations were laid bare and the strengths and weaknesses in…

Carousel Music Theater announces its 2026 season

Carousel Music Theater is thrilled to announce its upcoming 2026 season, featuring a…

Southport General Store celebrates summer solstice with community barbecue, live music, and Father’s Day fun

The Southport General Store invites residents and…

Lincoln Country Sheriff's Office: 3 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office…

Rev. Brandon C. Ashcraft to open All Saints services June 21 and 28

All Saints by-the-Sea Episcopal summer chapel is pleased to announce…

Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club

The Rotary year is drawing to a close. What a year it's been. We’ve been so lucky to have Laurie…

Sprucewold Column: A scrapbook of summer in the community

While talking with a co-worker in New Jersey about deadlines and shared tasks for…

Barn Swallow Books

Poetry, performance, and the art of the handmade book

There is something quietly magical about a room full of people listening to poems. For a…

AARP scam alert: Moving scams: More than your stuff at stake

Summer is peak moving season, and who you hire matters. Criminals often advertise…

Harbor Theater free members event

Photojournalist and filmmaker Bob Krist will present his film at Harbor Theater June 28. Courtesy of the artist

Harbor Theater’s 170 seat auditorium is sure to be filled to bursting for at least two shows each…

Tides

Wednesday, 06/17
1:09 AM	High	11.96`
7:27 AM	Low	-1.50`
1:57 PM	High	10.10`
7:36 PM	Low	0.02`

Thursday, 06/18
2:05 AM	High	11.71`
8:22 AM	Low	-1.28`
2:52 PM	High	10.07`
8:34 PM	Low	0.21`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Wednesday, 06/17
12:47 AM	High	11.27`
7:15 AM	Low	-1.42`
1:35 PM	High	9.51`
7:24 PM	Low	0.02`

Thursday, 06/18
1:43 AM	High	11.03`
8:10 AM	Low	-1.21`
2:30 PM	High	9.48`
8:22 PM	Low	0.20`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 06/17
12:45 AM	High	12.47`
7:17 AM	Low	-1.77`
1:34 PM	High	10.60`
7:26 PM	Low	-0.01`

Thursday, 06/18
1:42 AM	High	12.27`
8:12 AM	Low	-1.58`
2:31 PM	High	10.58`
8:24 PM	Low	0.12`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 06/17
12:42 AM	High	12.75`
7:09 AM	Low	-1.49`
1:25 PM	High	11.09`
7:23 PM	Low	0.19`

Thursday, 06/18
1:38 AM	High	12.48`
8:04 AM	Low	-1.23`
2:21 PM	High	11.03`
8:21 PM	Low	0.35`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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