Boothbay Region Elementary School's planned renovation. File photo

CSD trustees reconsider scope of BRES renovation

May 14, the Community School District (CSD) trustees edited the scope of the $30 million renovation project at Boothbay Region Elementary School due to the lawsuit delay. Lavallee Brensinger architect Lance Whitehead said that, as of May 2026, there has been an 18…

The trills of chipping sparrows can be heard in neighborhoods across Maine and the U.S., but recognizing their songs from other trillers can be tricky. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells

A Bird's Tale

Trill Seekers

Over the last month as we’ve walked our little black dog around the neighborhood each morning, we’ve rarely been out of earshot of the trilling songs of either dark-eyed juncos or chipping sparrows. Both species are among the vast numbers of birds that produce a…

'Round Town

Emily

Every year, our family tries to arrange a weeklong gathering in August. It’s a much-anticipated event for everyone to be together on Monhegan, one of the most favorite places we know. Sometimes we have needed to adjust, as we did last year with the…

The 2025 Memorial Day Parade in Southport begins. File photo

Boothbay Region Memorial Day parades schedule

This year's observance of dearly departed veterans this Memorial Day will be held on Monday, May 25. Keeping with tradition, all Boothbay region veterans - U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Merchant Marines - are…

Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good

Boomerang Businessman and Benevolent Benefactor

Whether he is sponsoring the Maine Cornhole Classic to support Special Olympics Unified Champion Clubs, picking up trash during Barters Island community clean-up days, or enjoying a concert at the Boothbay Harbor Opera House, Rob Wheeler is someone who shows up…

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Colors abound at Big Gray Barn

Rotary's Big Gray Barn is open for the season.

BRHS Drama delivers full-scale ‘Phantom’ classic

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64th Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days

Navy Band Northeast Ensembles playing June 23-24

Three Navy Band Northeast ensembles will bring their music to the 64th annual…

Bigelow Laborator for Ocean Sciences

Annual event showcases algae applications and opportunities

Senior Research Scientist Mike Lomas shows WWF colleagues a display that spotlights the history, reach, and impact of the NCMA (Credit: Alex Seise)

Fishermen, scientists, chefs, and seafood fans descended on the Maine…

donations matched by store co-owner and dispersed via Maine Strong Memorial Foundation

front view of Damariscotta Hardware store

Damariscotta Hardware and Randolph Hardware are…

BRHS boys tennis

Seahawks defeat Spruce Mountain 4-1

The Boothbay Region High School boys tennis team improved to 10-1 with a 4-1 win over the Spruce…

BRHS girls tennis

Seahawks shut out Cobras to improve to 5-6

The Boothbay Region High School girls tennis team improved to 5-6 on the season with a home win…

Cruiser a total loss following April 21 accident on Route 1

On April 21, a Lincoln County cruiser was involved in an accident on Route One resulting in the vehicle's…

The John W. Ballou Award is the highest honor given out annually by the…

Novelist Ellen Baker to host immersive launch party for 'Summerland Cove'

Midcoast author Ellen Baker's immersive book launch party is slated for June 2 at the Wiscasset Yacht Club. Courtesy photo

Author Ellen Baker will celebrate the release of her new Maine…

BRHS boys tennis

Hinckley, Yereance honored at final home match

Harry Hinckley with his father, Gary Hinckley, mother Amy Harkins and his stepfather Adam Harkins. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Region High School boys tennis coach Mark Gorey had kind words to say about his two…

From the editor

Memorial Day parades

It has been a pleasure to record the Boothbay region’s Memorial Day parades for the newspaper for many years. With…

Boothbay Harbor site visit rescheduled

The Boothbay Harbor Planning Board site visit at the Eastside Waterfront Park that had been…

BRHS boys tennis

Seahawks suffer first loss

Harry Hinckley, playing first doubles with Ronan Drage, sets to return a serve against North Yarmouth Academy on May 19. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

The North Yarmouth Academy Panthers handed the Boothbay Region High School Seahawks their first loss…

Joe's Journal

David v. Goliath in 2026

Thousands of miles east of Boothbay’s Ocean Point, Russians troopers are being slaughtered in a conflict that was…

Frida Kahlo on the Big Screen at Lincoln Theater

"The Two Fridas." 1939. A scene in the Exhibition On Screen (EOS) film, "Frida Kahlo: The Making of an Icon." See it at the Lincoln Theater May 28 & 29. Courtesy of EOS

The life and legacy of one of the world’s most recognizable and influential artists…

BHPD arrests 6, summonses 2 between March 27-May 16

Boothbay Harbor Police Department made six arrests and summonsed two others between…

Arthur Richardson is 2026 Memorial Day Grand Marshal

Arthur Richardson, left, with Bob Raudenbush marching in a past Memorial Day parade. File photo

Korean War veteran and retired Boothbay Harbor Fire Chief Arthur Richardson has been…

Cemetery Chronicles: Some gave all

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WHERE IT'S AT

The annual Student Art Show at BRAF

The art of more than 400 students was on display the past two weeks at Boothbay Region Art Foundation here in Boothbay…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: Several accidents

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 191 calls for service for the period…

News and notes from the Community Center

Mark your calendar to join Judy Milinowski, holistic practitioner and owner of Alternative Health Solutions…

I love a mystery!

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

The town is buzzing again as the tourist season has begun. What brings visitors to Maine?…

How to reduce your electric bill

With electric bills in hand, attendees filled the Community Center May 13 to hear how to reduce expenses…

Southport Column: A touch of summer

The second summer-like day this weekend was Sunday. It was welcome after the rains, though we…

Oak Hill beats Boothbay baseball, 13-1

Three errors and two bad innings resulted in Boothbay…

Tides

Thursday, 05/21
3:15 AM	High	11.21`
9:34 AM	Low	-0.85`
4:07 PM	High	9.65`
9:49 PM	Low	0.69`

Friday, 05/22
4:18 AM	High	10.68`
10:35 AM	Low	-0.42`
5:10 PM	High	9.53`
10:55 PM	Low	0.95`

Marine Forecast
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Tides

Thursday, 05/21
2:53 AM	High	10.55`
9:22 AM	Low	-0.80`
3:45 PM	High	9.09`
9:37 PM	Low	0.65`

Friday, 05/22
3:56 AM	High	10.06`
10:23 AM	Low	-0.39`
4:48 PM	High	8.98`
10:43 PM	Low	0.89`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Thursday, 05/21
2:52 AM	High	11.81`
9:24 AM	Low	-1.17`
3:45 PM	High	10.20`
9:39 PM	Low	0.58`

Friday, 05/22
3:55 AM	High	11.35`
10:24 AM	Low	-0.78`
4:48 PM	High	10.11`
10:44 PM	Low	0.76`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Thursday, 05/21
2:49 AM	High	11.95`
9:17 AM	Low	-0.77`
3:36 PM	High	10.54`
9:36 PM	Low	0.84`

Friday, 05/22
3:51 AM	High	11.41`
10:17 AM	Low	-0.31`
4:38 PM	High	10.36`
10:41 PM	Low	1.05`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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