On this parcel on Wiscasset’s Route 27, prospective land donor Allen “Big Al” Cohen, left, and Boothbay V.E.T.S. founder Ed Harmon show their enthusiasm March 8 for the project eyed to help veterans. SUSAN JOHNS/Wiscasset Newspaper

‘This is going to happen’: Place eyed in Wiscasset to teach veterans a trade and help them in other ways

March 23, Wiscasset’s planning board is set to hear from Ed Harmon about a school and much more to help veterans thrive. The Boothbay man, founder of Boothbay V.E.T.S., said this would also help fill area workforce needs, by teaching the veterans a trade. And…

One of several dovekies that floated in at Parsons Beach in Kennebunkport after the bomb cyclone of February 2026. This bird later made its way on its own back out to sea; hopefully, it found food and recovered. Photo courtesy of Magill Weber

A Bird's Tale

Bird Aftermath of the 2026 Bomb Cyclone

A few weeks ago we wrote about the bomb cyclone that tore through the northeast in late February and how it might impact seabirds that winter on the open ocean. We had pondered whether dovekies, those smallest of the alcids (the family of birds that includes…

CMBG's shares design concepts for a new glasshouse during a public forum March 11.

CMBG to bloom year-round with new glasshouse

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (CMBG) is asking the community to help plant the seeds for its future. President and CEO Gretchen Ostherr unveiled plans for a 35,000 square foot glasshouse/conservatory, revamped butterfly and insect house, and Wabanaki garden…

Daughter of the American Revolution members gather at the Boothbay Harbor Historical Society to celebrate the chapter's 92nd birthday. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Women's History Month

Patriotism is in their blood

The patriotism of Revolutionary War soldiers lives on through the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)’s Pemaquid Chapter. The members’ commitment to fostering education, historic preservation and patriotism manifests through community…

'Round Town

Eliot

It’s hard to believe that it's been 20 years since Captain Eliot Winslow logged out. It seems like almost yesterday that we chatted in the Robinson’s Wharf parking lot. Well, mostly I listened, Eliot chatted. He was an institution with plenty to say. We had become…

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The BRHS Unified basketball team, helpers and coaches. CANDI JONETH/Boothbay Register

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Maine home values continue to rise, sales eased in February

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Allton Dunsford’s ‘Wiscasset, Maine’

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Pet Sounds Live: The music of The Beach Boys at The Waldo

Pet Sounds Live: The Music of The Beach Boys on May 16. Photo by Casey Pierce, used with permission.

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Blue Café presents Alice Limoges

Singer-songwriter Alice Limoges to play April 1 at the Blue Café in Camden. Courtesy of the venue

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Lincoln County Republicans meet March 25

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Editor to speak at Brown Bag luncheon April 8

Editor Kevin Burnham at his desk at the Boothbay Register. Connie Hartley photo

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OLQOP serves last Community Lunch of the season

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Three BRHS students tour ambulance facility

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Wiscasset homeowner arrested on attempted murder and other charges

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Bartles for school board

Dear Editor:

My name is Mike Bartles, and I am running as a write-in candidate for the Boothbay…

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Edgecomb taxpayers

Dear Editor:

As the 2026 tax season approaches, I’m reminded of Ben Franklin’s…

Seahawks celebrate indoor track

Plaque award winners, from left to right, Rose Campbell (coach's' award), Maggie McCarthy (most improved), Logan Bourne (coach's' award), Ben Gapski (MVP), Isaac Fanslau (most Improved). Not pictured Moriah Smith (MVP). Courtesy Nick Scott.

The Boothbay Region High School indoor track team held its annual…

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The makers revolt

Dear Editor:

As the world turns into the AI order, many jobs requiring a college education will no longer…

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War and democratic consent

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Let us lay aside for a moment the unfolding tragedy of this undeclared war against…

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"Wuthering Heights"

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Tides

Wednesday, 03/11
5:31 AM	High	8.66`
11:50 AM	Low	1.48`
6:21 PM	High	7.49`
11:56 PM	Low	2.31`

Thursday, 03/12
6:29 AM	High	8.49`
12:52 PM	Low	1.63`
7:24 PM	High	7.40`

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Wednesday, 03/11
5:09 AM	High	8.16`
11:38 AM	Low	1.39`
5:59 PM	High	7.05`
11:44 PM	Low	2.18`

Thursday, 03/12
6:07 AM	High	7.99`
12:40 PM	Low	1.54`
7:02 PM	High	6.97`

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Wednesday, 03/11
5:05 AM	High	9.20`
11:39 AM	Low	1.55`
5:58 PM	High	8.09`
11:47 PM	Low	2.46`

Thursday, 03/12
6:04 AM	High	9.07`
12:39 PM	Low	1.64`
7:01 PM	High	8.01`

Marine Forecast
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Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 03/11
5:03 AM	High	9.34`
11:30 AM	Low	1.69`
5:47 PM	High	8.24`
11:43 PM	Low	2.57`

Thursday, 03/12
6:02 AM	High	9.13`
12:31 PM	Low	1.83`
6:49 PM	High	8.13`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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