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I know it is ancient history but so much community fun! Events with a focus on what makes the region a community. No great fanfare, no fireworks, nothing but a real treat to celebrate special local people and organizations. I miss it. But, generally speaking,…

BRHS Drama delivers full-scale ‘Phantom’ classic

BRHS Drama staged three shows of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” May 1-2 in the school’s auditorium. A small cast of 13, determined to perform Broadway’s notoriously difficult classic, aligned with the vision of Director Dr. Mary Miller, to remind…

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library's Earth Day celebration April 25. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

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Earth Day: Make it every day

Earth Day. I remember the first observance in 1970, I was a high school freshman. I don't remember if there was an assembly or science class outside, but I do remember how special I thought the idea was: Each of us can help make our corners of the world protected…

Mike Tomko presents a representative of U.S Coast Guard Boothbay Harbor with the Spirit of America Tribute. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor voters pass $6.7M budget

It was smooth sailing May 2 as about 50 Boothbay Harbor residents voted to approve this year’s 18-article town warrant, which included a $6,763,908 fiscal year 2027 budget, about a 5.6% increase from last year. “Over the past year, we've continued to…

Residents at the CSD annual budget meeting April 28. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Residents pass first $12.1M CSD budget vote

Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor voters approved the first of two public votes for the Community School District (CSD) proposed $12.1 million budget for the 2027 fiscal year. At the annual budget meeting April 28, around 70 residents passed the 18-article warrant. The…

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BHSD weighs in on Waterfront Park

Stormwater…

Cult classic ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at Lincoln Theater

The LCCT cast of "Little Shop of Horrors, from back, left: Kelly Caufield, Eliana Goldberg, Emily Sue Barker, Molly Frantzen, Derek Kingsley. Front, from left: Andy Barber, Niall Lessard, and Ron Capps. Courtesy of the venue

Lincoln County Community Theater (LCCT), resident theater company at Damariscotta’s…

BRHS girls tennis

Seahawks edged by Morse

The Boothbay Region High School girls tennis team dropped to 3-3 on the season after a 3-2 loss at home to…

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust

Guided hike at Salt Bay Farm

Several species of sparrow, such as this Swamp sparrow, can be spotted at Salt Bay Farm in Damariscotta. Photo courtesy of Walt Barrows

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust naturalist Sarah…

BRHS boys tennis postponed

Allan Crocker, athletic director at Boothbay Region High School, has announced that today's boys tennis…

Southport building permits

4/7 - #4331 Leroy Smith 75 Stowaway Road, SZ steps to water

4/9 - #4332 Kevin Miller 173 Hendricks…

June 6 Plant Sale benefitting Memorial Library

Plant sale June 6 at the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library. Courtesy photo

Join us on Saturday, June 6, 9 to 11 a.m. on the Library Lawn for our biennial Plant…

Trevett Column: Come to the potluck May 20

A new door is ready to welcome everyone…

BRHS baseball

Rescheduled home game vs. Madison now set for May 29

The Boothbay Region High School baseball team will now play its May 1 rained out game…

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens launches its 19th season

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay is now open for the season. Courtesy of CMBG

One of the clear indicators that summer is on its way is the annual…

Summer Bird Road Trip, Anyone?

Cerulean warblers show up in Maine only as a rare migrant, but they can be found in summer as close as western Massachusetts. Photo by mdf, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

It may seem early to be thinking of summer, given it’s still early May, but the excitement…

BRHS boys tennis

Seahawks sink Shipbuilders, 4-1

The Boothbay Region Seahawks won their fifth straight match to open the 2026 season, defeating the Morse…

Joe's Journal

A Senate race for the ages

Working through my usual morning routine early Saturday, I glanced out the window and saw Bambi. He/she had wandered…

Finding Our Voices Book Club

Author on opioid addiction to join FOV Book Club talk

Courtesy of Patrisha McLean, Finding Our Voices

Beth Macy, New York Times-bestselling author, of a seminal book on how…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

A Lincoln County Theater (LCCT) and Lincoln Theater production.

LCCT presents: "Little Shop of Horrors" – Live on stage! - The meek floral assistant…

Edgecomb residents overwhelmingly approve $4,487,740 school budget

There was very little opposition to the $4,487,740 2026-27 Edgecomb…

'Time Adrift': An original musical to debut in June

The new musical, "Time Adrift," features the high energy dance numbers Y Arts shows are known for. Penned by Emily and Nick Mirabile, its world premiere is on June 18 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of The Mirabiles

"Time Adrift" is a heart-filled musical adventure set in a bustling coastal town where the…

American Legion Post 36

As we approach Memorial Day, I find myself reflecting on my service and how much has changed since I…

News and notes from the Community Center

On Wednesday, May 13 bring questions about your electric bill to the Community Center. At noon, Elizabeth…

Live staking demonstration May 12

Join Boothbay Region Land Trust, in partnership with Boothbay Clean Drinking Water Initiative…

Ocean Point Column: Weather, congratulations and more

As I write this week’s column we are finally experiencing some spring weather for a…

Veggies to Table dahlia tuber sale, farm tours and more

Due to enthusiastic community response and additional tuber availability,…

Vendors still needed at St. Giles summer Country Fair

St. Giles Episcopal Church in Jefferson is gearing up for its annual Country…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 4 arrests

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Tides

Thursday, 05/07
3:27 AM	High	9.36`
9:44 AM	Low	0.91`
4:17 PM	High	8.16`
9:50 PM	Low	2.11`

Friday, 05/08
4:14 AM	High	9.15`
10:31 AM	Low	1.07`
5:06 PM	High	8.12`
10:41 PM	Low	2.18`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Thursday, 05/07
3:05 AM	High	8.82`
9:32 AM	Low	0.86`
3:55 PM	High	7.69`
9:38 PM	Low	1.99`

Friday, 05/08
3:52 AM	High	8.62`
10:19 AM	Low	1.01`
4:44 PM	High	7.64`
10:29 PM	Low	2.05`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Thursday, 05/07
2:56 AM	High	9.59`
9:34 AM	Low	1.00`
3:46 PM	High	8.41`
9:38 PM	Low	2.32`

Friday, 05/08
3:42 AM	High	9.42`
10:21 AM	Low	1.14`
4:34 PM	High	8.37`
10:29 PM	Low	2.37`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Thursday, 05/07
3:01 AM	High	10.05`
9:24 AM	Low	1.10`
3:41 PM	High	9.02`
9:35 PM	Low	2.35`

Friday, 05/08
3:47 AM	High	9.83`
10:10 AM	Low	1.28`
4:29 PM	High	8.94`
10:24 PM	Low	2.41`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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