White and Green Hope Founder Liz Michaud opens ceremonies July 21st in Boothbay Harbor for Maine's first state Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor honors fishermen lost at sea

From Portland to Pleasant Point, 10 communities came together July 21 to honor the lives of commercial fishermen lost at sea in Maine's first statewide celebration. Boothbay Harbor held a ceremony at the Fishermen's Memorial with speakers including Gov. Janet…

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Signs

Long before I came to Maine, photography interested me. I didn’t know much about the process but enjoyed the adventure. It was a cool way for me to “focus," which was always a challenge due to some crossed wires in my brain. Looking through the tiny viewfinder…

Despite the fact that it's called a "broad-winged hawk," the bird's most striking feature is its black and white striped tail. Photo by Gregory "Slobirdr" Smith, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>

A Bird's Tale

Maybe They Should Be Called "Zebra-tailed Hawks"

We hate to be the ones to say this, but could you think of a bird name that’s more boring than this: broad-winged hawk? What does the non-birder imagine when they hear that? Maybe a large, eagle-sized bird with wings as wide as a door? Or do they wonder whether…

One of the 26 remaining copies of the Declaration of Independence on Dunlap Broadside. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Maine Historical Society and Bigelow Lab

Dunlap Broadside Declaration of Independence tour stop: Lincoln County

In celebration of our country's 250th anniversary, Maine Historical Society (MHS) is on the road with its Dunlap Broadside of the Declaration of Independence Statewide Tour through October. MHS is traveling to all 16 of the state's counties, and on July 24 and 25…

EMS Chief Kristen Roberts and BRAS Board President Robbie Ham look to the future as Boothbay Region Ambulance Service celebrates 50 years serving the local community. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

BRAS marks 50 years

Being driven to the hospital for emergency medical services (EMS) used to be a morbid affair. Until the mid-20th century, funeral homes took over the duty of transporting patients since hearses, unlike most vehicles, were large enough to…

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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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The RISE program presented five options for the Boothbay peninsula.

Option One, looking at our…

Salt Bay Chamberfest's 'Unearthed' continues

Concerts feature bird song and Brahms; a percussion extravaganza with a world…

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U.S. Constitution says count persons, not politics

Dear Editor:

Maine has long valued constitutional government…

John Vander show at Gold/Smith Gallery

This Tuscan scene is among the new paintings by John Vander on exhibit at Gold/Smith Gallery of Boothbay Harbor. Courtesy of Karen Swartsberg

John Vander splits his time between the Maine coast and Tuscany, Italy. He's done this for 35 years…

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Helping hands

Dear Editor:

Special thank you to Rena Smith and her co-workers for their service to all at the…

Mystery Making Mayhem at SML

Author Allison Keeton. Courtesy of Southport Memorial Library

You will want to be at the Southport Memorial Library Thursday, Aug. 13 at 6:30 p.m. for "Mystery Making…

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Thank you ‘Grievance’ hosts

Dear Editor:

I would like to thank the businesses who participated in the Library’s…

Bayville Buzz

No hyperbole - it was another amazing weekend! The weather gods once again blessed the area with ideal conditions…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

Emily Blunt stars in "Disclosure Day" opening at the Lincoln Theater Saturday, Aug. 8. Courtesy of the venue

Salt Bay Chamberfest Summer Concert Series: Music Unearthed : SBC's32nd season,…

‘Reeling it in’ at the Boothbay Sea and Science Center

Last week was fishing week at BSSC! The week was filled with fun, learning, and of…

5 Days Out: Last call to paddle Linekin Bay for youth marine education!

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BRDC invites community to organizing meeting Aug. 8

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Juniper and McKown Points: A wonderful Scavenger Hunt and more

On a warm and misty Tuesday evening this past week, a group of about…

American Legion Post 36

By the time you read this in print, we'll be just two days away from one of my favorite community events…

CTL students win poetry awards in annual nationwide contest

Student poets from the Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb…

This week at the Harbor Theater

"Mary Oliver: Saved By the Beauty of the World" - (Documentary; 91 minutes) - Mary Oliver…

Southport Junior Yacht Club

Another wonderful week of Southport Yacht Club sailing camp has come and gone, the first week in a long…

Southport Yacht Club

Rock the Boat 5K. Courtesy of Megan Fairfield

We kept our members stretched both athletically and intellectually on Saturday, Aug. 1. Up first was the…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Paxton and Lichtman will light up the OH stage

Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton and Dennis Lichtman. Aug. 7. Opera House. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

Friday, Aug. 7, the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor will be filled with the mesmerizing music of…

Cemetery Chronicles

The Lighthouse Keeper remembered

The celebration of George Parker Matthews at Ocean View Cemetery in Boothbay included the placement of photos, an American Flag and a U.S. Light House Service marker. Courtesy photo

Saturday, Aug. 1, the descendants of George Parker Matthews gathered from around the country (Maine…

Shade gardening with Heather McCargo

Boothbay Region Garden Club’s August meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. at St. Columba’s…

Southport Column: Library events and more

A new month and nature is definitely letting us know that late summer is coming early. Warm…

Rev. Sandy Daly at Wilson Chapel on Ocean Point Aug. 9

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AARP News You Can Use – August 2026

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Tides

Monday, 08/03
2:51 AM	High	9.91`
8:52 AM	Low	0.11`
3:19 PM	High	9.89`
9:15 PM	Low	0.53`

Tuesday, 08/04
3:35 AM	High	9.66`
9:33 AM	Low	0.27`
4:01 PM	High	10.07`
10:05 PM	Low	0.45`

Marine Forecast
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Tides

Monday, 08/03
2:29 AM	High	9.33`
8:40 AM	Low	0.10`
2:57 PM	High	9.31`
9:03 PM	Low	0.50`

Tuesday, 08/04
3:13 AM	High	9.09`
9:21 AM	Low	0.25`
3:39 PM	High	9.49`
9:53 PM	Low	0.42`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Monday, 08/03
2:19 AM	High	10.21`
8:40 AM	Low	0.34`
2:48 PM	High	10.02`
9:01 PM	Low	0.75`

Tuesday, 08/04
3:04 AM	High	10.00`
9:22 AM	Low	0.50`
3:31 PM	High	10.22`
9:51 PM	Low	0.64`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Monday, 08/03
2:23 AM	High	10.76`
8:33 AM	Low	0.28`
2:49 PM	High	10.80`
8:56 PM	Low	0.71`

Tuesday, 08/04
3:07 AM	High	10.52`
9:14 AM	Low	0.44`
3:32 PM	High	10.95`
9:45 PM	Low	0.62`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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