First National Bank contributes $50,000 to Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s Next 100 Capital Campaign

First National Bank is proud to announce a $50,000 contribution to Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s Next 100 Capital Campaign, supporting the library’s work to preserve its historic role in the Boothbay region while expanding access, safety, and community…

The BBHWP's first public hearing drew about 60 residents to the Boothbay Harbor Town Office July 8. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

BBHWP hearing draws crowd, expired permit concerns

The room was packed and emotions were high July 8 at Boothbay Harbor planning board’s public merit review hearing for Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation’s (BBHWP) East Side Park amended site plan application. First, the board unanimously deemed BBHWP’s…

Given that the informal name many birders use for this bird is the "butterbutt," it's no surprise that its formal English name is the yellow-rumped warbler. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells.

A Bird's Tale

Bird Name Color Commentary

Some of you may know of our sometimes obsession with bird names. We’ve written before on topics that fit that bill, including the question about colors in North American bird names, birds that say their names, and birds named after what or how they eat. As…

CSD trustees seek legal counsel, clarify conduct questions

July 9, Community School District (CSD) trustees floated getting legal counsel for general representation, following an exploratory search by Chair Sewall Maddocks. However, before this, Maddocks brought up an executive session agenda item regarding…

'Round Town

Heat

To mow or not to mow, that is the question! It’s a toss up, but it’s hot and it’s dry. The grass is long and if I mow there will be a raking party for sure. But keeping the grass long in extended dry spells with high heat, I think, helps to protect the grass from…

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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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Chapman-Hall House: Highlighting Windsor chairs and a little-known moment in American history

The Chapman-Hall House in Damariscotta, Maine, invites…

Boothbay Harbor Police arrest 3 July 1-15

Boothbay Harbor Police Department made three arrests and summonsed one…

St. Giles Episcopal holding annual fair July 25 in beautiful Jefferson

Children at a recent St. Giles Fair. Courtesy photo

St. Giles Jefferson mounts its annual Country Fair and fundraiser…

AARP scam alert: Jury duty scams

Scammers often use fear and intimidation to convince people of their scheme. In jury duty scams,…

Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good

The Human Caring Center of Camp K

Harry and Mary on the front porch of Camp K’s Caring Center. Courtesy of Emily LeGree

There are many things that make the Boothbay Region YMCA's Camp Knickerbocker so special. From counselors…

CM Hammond Lumber sweeps Boothbay

Central Maine Hammond Lumber Hurricanes crept back into the Maine American Legion baseball…

BRHS Class of 1971 returns to school for 55th reunion

On July 11, twenty-two members of the Boothbay Region High School Class of 1971…

Sheepscot Links results

Senior Scramble July 13

1st (60) Keith Sproul, Kathy Sproul, Al…

Letter to the editor

Praise for Sara Fahnley

Dear Editor:

Please allow me to publicly thank…

BRHS Champions of Change commentary

Fire and lockdown drill procedures at BRHS

Boothbay Region High School is meant to be a place of learning, growth, and community.…

Harpist Rhiannon Skye to perform at A Midsummer Night's Dream

The date is drawing near, and there are still a few tickets left for the…

The Waldo Theatre

Ukranian quartet DakhaBrakha Aug. 2

DakhaBrakha, of Kyiv, Ukraine at the Waldo Aug. 2. Used with artist permission; no credit given.

The Waldo is excited to have DakhaBrakha ( DAH-kah-BRAH-kah) - a world-music quartet from Kyiv…

Maine Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day to be observed in Boothbay Harbor, other locations July 21

Communities from Downeast through Southern Maine…

Then meets now: Kevin Johnson chronicles Boothbay peninsula’s transformation

Kevin Johnson's presentation at the Southport Town Hall on July 13. EMMA BENVENUTO/Boothbay Register

Monday, July 13, Southport Town Hall welcomed…

Potter family receives Edgecomb's 'Spirit of America' award

Spirit of America Foundation is a…

Motorcycle vs. motor vehicle crash with injuries in Boothbay Harbor

On Wednesday, July 15, at about 7:08 p.m., Boothbay Harbor Police…

Salt ’n Spar

Who remembers the Dodge Inn restaurant?

A promotional postcard from the late 1950s, or early 1960s showing the Dodge Inn in Edgecomb..

How many of you remember Dodge Inn, a much-loved steak and seafood restaurant on the banks…

Sheriff's Department might resume temporarily assisting Boothbay Harbor police staffing

Lincoln County Sheriff's Department is considering a…

Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Junior Program

A recent presentation and instruction session at the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club. Courtesy of PC Liz Rettemaier, BHYC

Summer is in full swing at the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, as we approach the half-way mark…

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital

Relaunching Diabetes Support Group

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is relaunching its Diabetes Support Group, offering free meetings for…

Right whale event at Harbor Theater

Filmmaker Cheryl Dean close to mom and calf in a scene from the documentary “The Right Whale: Tales of Resilience and Hope," screening at the Harbor Theater July 26. Courtesy of the theater and documentary filmmakers

While Southern right whales show signs of recovery, their Northern cousins face mounting threats from…

Camden Opera House

Noel Paul Stookey and A.S. Aubrey: An evening of music, poetry and hope

Courtesy of J. Scott Lapp, Rubicon Theater

Legendary folk musician Noel Paul Stookey, best known as one-third of…

Chewonki Scales and Tails at the Southport Library

Come join us at the Southport Memorial Library located at 1032 Hendricks Hill Road in…

NHTSA reminds drivers: Obeying speed limits is the law, lives depend on it

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Enforcement Specialist, Deputy Jeff Rogers, alongside regional partner agencies, at a recent traffic safety summit in New Hampshire. Courtesy of LCSO

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic…

Tides

Sunday, 07/19
3:38 AM	High	10.47`
9:42 AM	Low	-0.29`
4:14 PM	High	10.16`
10:10 PM	Low	0.45`

Monday, 07/20
4:34 AM	High	9.80`
10:33 AM	Low	0.29`
5:06 PM	High	9.98`
11:08 PM	Low	0.72`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Sunday, 07/19
3:16 AM	High	9.86`
9:30 AM	Low	-0.28`
3:52 PM	High	9.57`
9:58 PM	Low	0.42`

Monday, 07/20
4:12 AM	High	9.23`
10:21 AM	Low	0.28`
4:44 PM	High	9.40`
10:56 PM	Low	0.68`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Sunday, 07/19
3:17 AM	High	11.08`
9:32 AM	Low	-0.50`
3:53 PM	High	10.63`
9:58 PM	Low	0.33`

Monday, 07/20
4:12 AM	High	10.40`
10:22 AM	Low	0.11`
4:45 PM	High	10.41`
10:55 PM	Low	0.62`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Sunday, 07/19
3:11 AM	High	11.33`
9:26 AM	Low	-0.20`
3:44 PM	High	11.03`
9:54 PM	Low	0.53`

Monday, 07/20
4:06 AM	High	10.65`
10:17 AM	Low	0.42`
4:36 PM	High	10.78`
10:50 PM	Low	0.82`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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