Both greater yellowlegs, like the one in this photo, and its close relative the lesser yellowlegs, can be found in the Seal River Watershed of northern Manitoba - and also here in Maine. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells.
A Bird's Tale
Good News for Millions of Birds that Call Seal River Their Home
There’s still at least three or four feet of snow on the ground in the Seal River Watershed. It’s located in northern Manitoba, but already there are perhaps twenty million birds or more migrating north toward the impressive landscape they’ll call home for the…
Urgent Care
Same-day care in Boothbay Harbor will soon cost patients less
MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital and the MaineHealth Medical Group announced today that the MaineHealth Urgent Care Boothbay Harbor will be converted to the MaineHealth Walk-In Clinic Boothbay Harbor, sometime in the spring of 2027. This change is a direct response to…
CSD school committee approves warrants for public vote during an April 14 meeting. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register
CSD school committee sends warrant to voters
April 14, the Community School District (CSD) school committee voted 4-1 to approve the fiscal year 2026-27 warrant and set a June 9 budget validation referendum. Tom Perkins was the opposing vote for both. Stephanie Hawke was not present.   The first public…
LCI
Lincoln County Indivisible releases 2026 gubernatorial questionnaire
Lincoln County Indivisible (LCI), a grassroots organization working to preserve and support our democracy through direct, local, and peaceful action, today released its 2026 Gubernatorial Questionnaire. LCI undertook the effort to help voters evaluate the…
Photo by Robert Mitchell
'Round Town
Cecil
It's been 30 years since Cecil Pierce passed and 120 years since his birth, yet many of his accomplishments linger. The stories about Cecil’s accomplishments and activities are too numerous to mention, especially since my contact with him was quite limited. I knew…

Obituaries

Anne K. Ford

Anne K. Ford

Anne K. Ford, 70, of Bourne, Massachusetts and Boothbay…

Obituary
Amanda Balsdon

Amanda Balsdon

Amanda Balsdon…

Obituary
Linda L. Richardson

Linda L. Richardson

Linda Lee…

Obituary
June L. Warner

June L. Warner

June Longfellow Warner, 88, of Charleston, South…

Obituary
Rebecca E. Copland

Rebecca E. Copland

Rebecca Eileen “Becky” Copland, 68, of Boothbay…

Obituary
Gloria J. Barnes

Gloria J. Barnes

Gloria J. Barnes, 83, of Dresden passed away…

Obituary

Spotlight

Galleries
Great turnout for BRES 8th grade Carnival
KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
Project Graduation, fans benefit most at Alumni game
KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

Sponsored Content

Main Street Buzz

Custom image

GIVE THE GIFT OF BETTER/SAFE BOATING!

Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Courses
Custom image

Springtide May 3 at the Rockport Opera House - Spring Music for May!

Rockport Opera House
Custom image

Blue Café acoustic piano performance by Ben Cosgrove

Camden Opera House
Custom image

New Hope Midcoast Requests Clothes & Accessories for Annual Sale

New Hope Midcoast
Custom image

GEORGIA O'KEEFFE FILM SATURDAY 2 PM

Harbor Theater
Custom image

GEORGIA O'KEEFFE FILM SATURDAY 2 PM

Harbor Theater
Custom image

FREE FAMILY PASSES FOR GOAT FRIDAY NIGHT

Harbor Theater
Custom image

April 2026 Real Estate Market Update

Newcastle Realty
More

More News

Ukraine's DakhaBrakha at the Waldo this summer
DakhaBrakha. At the Waldo Aug. 2. Be there. Courtesy of the band

The Waldo is excited to have DakhaBrakha (pronounced “da-ha bra-ha”) a…

Track and field: Largest team in Nick Scott’s 20 years coaching
track stars

The Boothbay/Wiscasset track and field team made its mark on the 2026 spring season before…

BHSD investigates unknown pump station
BHSD trustees discuss what to do about a mysterious pump station found on Wharf Street. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD) was surprised this month by the discovery of a pump station…

Write-in candidate for CSD Board of Trustees-Boothbay Harbor
Steven Lorrain Sr., Write-in candidate for CSD Board of Trustees-Boothbay Harbor
Steven Lorrain Sr.

Address: 11 Snow Hill Road

Occupation: Self-employed - Coastal Maintenance, Inc.

Education: Graduate of…

Write-in candidate for CSD School Committee-Boothbay Harbor
Mike Bartles, Write-in candidate for CSD School Committee-Boothbay Harbor
Mike Bartles

Address: 437 Lakeside Drive

Occupation: Sailmaker, M&H Bartles, Sailmakers

Education: BA of history from…

From the assistant editor
Remember the worm escape?
Assistant Editor

Reading Wiscasset department heads' monthly reports in selectmen's meeting packets at wiscasset.gov can be more…

Candidate for CSD School Committee-Boothbay Harbor
Patty Minerich, Candidate for CSD School Committee-Boothbay Harbor
Patty Minerich

Address: 51 Union Street

Occupation: Sr Director, Veterinary…

Southport residents attend hearing on Hendricks Hill Beach project
Devin Domeyer

About 40 residents received an update on the…

From the editor
Thank you, neighbors and friends
Kevin G. Burnham

It’s Volunteer Week and although I must have missed the memo, I was pleasantly surprised when returning…

Heartwood presents 'Seven Shorts'

For one weekend only, May 7-9, Heartwood Theater leaps into spring with …

Joe's Journal
National politics visits the Region
Joe Gelarden

Driving around last week, you might have noticed a scattering of yard signs plugging Graham Platner’s…

A reluctant basketball player is now a star
Tatum French

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

Candidate for Boothbay Cemetery District trustee
Kim W. Pinkham, Candidate for Boothbay Cemetery District trustee
Kim W. Pinkham

Address: 42 Dover Road

Occupation: Retired: Former owner of Pinkham Environmental Inc. specializing in identifying…

Candidate for Boothbay Cemetery District trustee
Sara Fahnley, Candidate for Boothbay Cemetery District trustee

Address: 47 Matthews Road 

Occupation: Retired 

Education: BS…

Candidate for Boothbay School Committee member
Riley R. Mitchell, Candidate for Boothbay School Committee member
Riley R. Mitchell

Address: 301 Adams Pond Road

Occupation: Destination Experience Coordinator - Boothbay Craft Brewery, Tavern,…

Candidate for Boothbay School Committee member
Shani L. Bryer, Candidate for Boothbay School Committee member
Shani L. Bryer

…

Candidate for Boothbay School Committee member
Abigail Jones, Candidate for Boothbay School Committee member
Abigail Jones

Address: …

Candidate for BH selectman
Evan Hepburn, BH selectman candidate
Evan Hepburn

Address: 29 Spruce Point Heights

Occupation: COO Carousel Marine Construction …

Candidate for BH selectman
David W. Cody, BH selectman candidate
David W. Cody

Address:  32 McFarland Point Drive

Occupation:  Retired Fire Chief, Salem, Massachusetts.…

Candidate for BH selectman
Jennie Mitchell Plummer, BH selectman candidate
Jennie Mitchell Plummer

Address: Union Street

Occupation: Business owner

Political…

Candidate for BH selectman
Mark Gimbel, BH selectman candidate
Mark Gimbel

Address: 14 Commercial St.

Occupation: Retail store owner

Education: University of New Hampshire

…

Where It's At
The floral garden in full bloom at BRAF
Rachel Robbins - "Flower Moon" - acrylic, ink, gold leaf.

April showers may bring May flowers, but why wait? Surround yourself with blooms at Boothbay Region…

News and Notes
Community Center logo

Don’t miss out on these events coming in May!

There are only a few days left to buy raffle tickets for…

Friendships bloom at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

During their March meeting, I had the privilege of attending the “I Love A Mystery”…

Police, Fire and Courts

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 2 arrests
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 arrests
Edgecomb Fire Department March report
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 summonses
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 2 arrests
More

BOOTHBAY HARBOR WEATHER  7 day forecast 

Tides

Thursday, 04/23
4:29 AM High 10.51`
10:49 AM Low -0.25`
5:24 PM High 9.06`
11:06 PM Low 1.11`
Friday, 04/24
5:38 AM High 10.06`
11:56 AM Low 0.12`
6:32 PM High 8.98`
Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Thursday, 04/23
4:07 AM High 9.90`
10:37 AM Low -0.23`
5:02 PM High 8.53`
10:54 PM Low 1.05`
Friday, 04/24
5:16 AM High 9.47`
11:44 AM Low 0.12`
6:10 PM High 8.46`
Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Thursday, 04/23
4:05 AM High 11.22`
10:40 AM Low -0.56`
5:03 PM High 9.73`
10:56 PM Low 1.01`
Friday, 04/24
5:15 AM High 10.85`
11:46 AM Low -0.27`
6:11 PM High 9.70`
Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Thursday, 04/23
4:02 AM High 11.22`
10:31 AM Low -0.14`
4:52 PM High 9.87`
10:53 PM Low 1.28`
Friday, 04/24
5:10 AM High 10.74`
11:38 AM Low 0.24`
6:00 PM High 9.74`
Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Subscribe to our mailing list

Email Type

Sponsored Content

Main Street Shop
Custom image
Catch 22 Lobster Rolls Wednesday!!
Brady’s
Custom image
Jewelry Auction Brings Spring Sparkle at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Custom image
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of nostalgia, community, and compassion—happening soon!
MCH Making Community Happen
Custom image
Who Loves a Bake Stuffed Lobster?!!?
Brady’s
Custom image
Spring Fling Sunday at Brady's with $15 Bake Stuffed Haddock!!
Brady’s
Custom image
Brady's is open!!
Brady’s
Custom image
Italian Night At Southport General Store
Southport General Store & Barn
Custom image
Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine
Evergreen Home Performance
More

Blogs

Talk

Southport Column: Coming home soon
Why the CSD Board needs to change
Voting for Evan Hepburn
Vote for Patty Minerich
Dr. Shepard's book is exceptional
Mike Bartles is the right choice for write-in
Why I am running for selectman
Alumni Game success
Stand up for the results that count 
Vote for Minerich

Sports

Wild & Scenic Film Festival highlights local kelp farming and global conservation
Daniel Harding dominates Opening Day at Wiscasset Speedway
Seahawks take down Hall-Dale
Seahawk boys hope to win fourth straight MVC tennis championship
New era begins for BRHS girls tennis

Life

Veggies to Table celebrates record impact at annual Appreciation Day Potluck
Southport PTO fundraiser May 8
Alex Gibney's new film "Knife" at Lincoln Theater
Mark Carter: Petty Officer Third Class MR3
Large portion of the Register now digitized and available for viewing

Work

Southport students get their hands dirty
That’s a wrap! Community Lunch celebrates season end
Geoff Smith hired as Boothbay Harbor Public Works foreman
Begin charting your course for Windjammer Days
Statewide home sales and prices match March 2025

Arts and Entertainment

This week at the Lincoln Theater
'Haystack In A Box: Encases Seven Decades of Craft History'
Performers being sought for creative project
This week at the Harbor Theater
'Paintings of Whimsy' opening May 2

real estate

Your history

Sponsored Content

Main Street Shop
Custom image
Catch 22 Lobster Rolls Wednesday!!
Brady’s
Custom image
Jewelry Auction Brings Spring Sparkle at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Custom image
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of nostalgia, community, and compassion—happening soon!
MCH Making Community Happen
Custom image
Who Loves a Bake Stuffed Lobster?!!?
Brady’s
Custom image
Spring Fling Sunday at Brady's with $15 Bake Stuffed Haddock!!
Brady’s
Custom image
Brady's is open!!
Brady’s
Custom image
Italian Night At Southport General Store
Southport General Store & Barn
Custom image
Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine
Evergreen Home Performance
More

Classifieds

Recent Listings

IN HOME CAREGIVER
Parish Administrator Wanted In Newcastle
Tides to Pines Vacation Rentals is Hiring!
Seasonal Part-time Cleaner wanted
Writer/Researcher Seeks Long Term Rental
Sheds Built On Site Sheds Built On Site
Function Room For Rent Function Room For Rent
Now Scheduling Winter Tree Work Now Scheduling Winter Tree Work
Chimney Cleaning Chimney Cleaning
Rioux and Sons Construction Rioux and Sons Construction
More Classifieds>>

Upcoming Events

Succulent Social at SML
Jewelry Auction Brings Spring Sparkle at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
to
Boothbay Region Food Pantry
  • to
SNL cast member James Austin Johnson at The Waldo
Tom DiMenna & Friends; Story songs of the 70s
to
Ellis Paul
An Ellis Paul acoustic night
Blue Café acoustic piano performance by Ben Cosgrove
to
Wiscasset Ocean On Tap
Seed Swap at SML

Most Popular

jpg
© 2024 Maine-OK Enterprises, Inc