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

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…

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…

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 Eighth Grade Promotion ceremony held Tuesday, June 16. The event featured the awarding of several academic awards, student speeches, musical…

Implementing Boothbay Harbor's future

June 15, Boothbay Harbor hosted a virtual public meeting with consultant VHB, Inc. to discuss policies and strategies for future town development as part of an ongoing comprehensive plan. Many categories were discussed by VHB Project Manager Luke Mitchell and…

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

Car Parade for BRHS Class of 2026

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Edgecomb Eddy graduates 13 sixth graders

Thirteen Edgecomb Eddy sixth graders graduated June 18 in an hour-long ceremony in the school…

Salt Bay Chamberfest

SBC awarded $45k grant by the National Endowment for the Arts

SBC violinist Jennifer Frautschi performs on the banks of the Damariscotta River. Courtesy of Miriam Fogel

Through a highly competitive, merit-based process, Salt Bay Chamberfest (SBC) has been…

BRHS Champions of Change commentary

Emergency escape ladders needed

Last year, according to the K-12 School Shooting Database, almost 150 students were killed or wounded…

Veggies to Table welcomes 'Tiny Farmers' and expands educational offerings

Join other "Tiny Farmers" at Veggies to Table June 23. Courtesy photo

On Tuesday, June 23, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Veggies to Table…

Mother-daughter concert at BH Opera House June 27

Lucy Wainwright, left, and Suzzy Roche. Courtesy of the venue

Singer-songwriter Lucy Wainwright Roche is teaming up with her singer-…

Nein graduates from Emmanuel College

Katerina Nein of Boothbay received a bachelor of arts management - health care management degree…

Lincoln County Republicans meet June 24

The monthly meeting of Lincoln County Republicans will be held Wednesday, June 24, at the…

Boothbay Region Democratic Committee invites community to join Windjammer Days Parade

The Boothbay Region Democratic Committee invites…

Varieties of donations

The Newagen Crew at Farmers Market June 11. Courtesy photo

Visitors to the Farmers’ Market on June 11 would have had heard the happy sounds of music made by the Newagen Crew…

Planning Commission considering regional code enforcement officer position

Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission entered into a short-term deal…

Lincoln County Democratic Committee

Holly Stover honored with Frances Perkins Award

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…

Boothbay Harbor Police Dept. made 1 arrest between June 1 and June 16

Boothbay Harbor Police Department made one arrest between June 1 and June…

Royal graduates from Criminal Justice Academy

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

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Another 6 good things

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…

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Friday, 06/19
2:40 AM	High	10.61`
9:05 AM	Low	-0.87`
3:27 PM	High	9.42`
9:22 PM	Low	0.42`

Saturday, 06/20
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Saturday, 06/20
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