Scientists track health of local drinking water supplies

For the last two years, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences has worked with the Boothbay Region Water District to monitor the health of local drinking water supplies. The results to date confirm what many Boothbay residents and visitors already know: Maine…

You may be surprised to learn that in the hierarchy of birds at feeders, the loud and sometimes bullying blue jay ranks lower in dominance than the hairy woodpecker. Courtesy of Jeff Wells

Who’s the Toughest Bird at the Feeder?

With the recent snow has come an increase in bird activity at our feeders and the small patches of open ground we’ve cleared under them. When all the birds are trying to access the limited space available, it’s not surprising that there seems to be more…

Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation attorney Anthony Muri, left, presents a pre-application amended site plan to the planning board Dec. 10. Pictured board members, from left, are David Cody, Merritt Blakeslee, and chair Thomas Minerich. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

Waterfront Preservation requests planning board chair’s recusal

Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation (BBHWP) requested that the planning board chair recuse himself from decisions concerning its application for Eastside Waterfront Park. In a Dec. 16 motion to the town, the organization asked that Thomas Minerich…

CSD optimistic about $1.6M repair budget

Despite maintenance hiccups and ongoing projects, the Community School District may end up under budget for the $1.6 million priority repair project. In their virtual meeting Jan. 8, Director of Facilities David Benner said there is still more work, including…

50-plus take New Year's Day Penguin Plunge at Hendricks Head Beach

It was a day of firsts at Hendricks Head Beach on New Year's Day. Besides being the first day of the year, it was the first time Boothbay Region YMCA held its annual Penguin Plunge in Southport. It was also the first time Danielle Marchand took the annual Jan. 1…

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Staff's Best Photos of 2025

Staff photographer Steve Edwards spent a morning and an afternoon on the water during the 2025 Boothbay Harbor Tuna Challenge and captured this and many other great shots. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

The colorful and fun BRES Holiday Concert

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Gov. Mills allows Sen. Reny bill to reduce prescription drug costs and strengthen prescription drug affordability board to become law

On Jan. 7, Gov. Mills…

Knox County to send all inmates to Two Bridges Regional Jail

Knox County commissioners reached an agreement in December…

Boothbay Harbor approves pier repairs

The Boothbay Harbor town landing on Commercial Street. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

The Boothbay Harbor town pier will get …

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: Slippery roads and deer-related accidents

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 280…

Southport seeking new treasurer

Southport town treasurer Gail Sprague informed selectmen last week she planned on leaving her…

Coastal Rivers earns prestigious national re-accreditation

Coastal Rivers’ Muscongus Pond Preserve, a 34-acre property in Bremen generously donated by siblings Nancy and John Dean in 2025, offers access to the shoreline of Muscongus Pond in Bremen. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

For over 50 years, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust has been caring…

Boothbay Harbor police make 2 OUI arrests

Boothbay Harbor Police…

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital opens foot care clinic in Damariscotta

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is…

BRHS boys basketball

Black Bears down Seahawks 65-44

At Maranacook Monday night, Jan. 12, the Boothbay Region Seahawks fell to the Black Bears, 65-44…

Southport Column: Weather, store, library and more

A January thaw brought almost spring-like weather,…

Community of Hope

Domestic Violence and HIV/AIDS

Data suggests that 55…

Letter to the editor

Maine deserves better

Dear Editor:

Both shall not stand. She can’t have it two ways. Protective law…

Letter to the editor

The Venezuelan dialogue

Dear Editor:

In 429 BCE, two generals commanding an Athenian fleet met with civic leaders of Melos, an…

Letter to the editor

Delay, deny, defend

Dear Editor:

Let’s prevent another senseless murder. There is a bill being considered in…

BRHS gets outside with mountain bikes, snowshoes

Students at Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) are about to take their exercise…

iTheatrics Junior Theater Festival

Y Arts bound for Atlanta with ‘Elf Jr.’

Y Arts performers are bound for the annual iTheatrics Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta Jan. 16-18. For this year’s…

Letter to the editor

Sen. Collins: Silence and inaction

Dear Editor:

I regularly call Senator Susan Collins’ office. I’ll admit, the…

Letter to the editor

Tracking water quality or quantity health to preserve the region’s watersheds?

Dear Editor:

The recent front-page article highlighting…

Community Lunch: Lasagna!

Renee Beck and Company put on a fantastic lasagna meal for over 70 people Monday, Jan. 12. Kelly Slater,…

CTL teacher nominated for MCELA Teacher of Excellence Award

CTL teacher of grades 5 and 6, Angela Lathem-Ballard, has been nominated for the Maine Council for English Language Arts Teacher of Excellence award. Courtesy of CTL

Angela Lathem-Ballard, of the…

Environmental legislation to watch in 2026

The Maine Legislature kicked many major funding decisions down the road during the first…

100+ Women Who Care Lincoln County Maine selects Community Resource Council for donation

100+ Women Who Care Lincoln County members vote at the January meeting. Melissa Keyser photo

On Tuesday, Jan. 6, over 150 women braved…

Protest of ICE, vigil held Jan. 10

Protestors on the Newcastle-Damariscotta bridge on Jan. 10. Courtesy of Lincoln County Indivisible

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Commissioners elect Levesque as new chairman

It's a new year, and time for a new Lincoln County commissioners chairman. Jan. 6,…

Tides

Tuesday, 01/13
12:36 AM	Low	1.84`
7:08 AM	High	9.00`
1:31 PM	Low	1.12`
7:52 PM	High	7.80`

Wednesday, 01/14
1:32 AM	Low	1.92`
8:01 AM	High	9.10`
2:24 PM	Low	0.92`
8:45 PM	High	7.91`

Marine Forecast
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Tides

Tuesday, 01/13
12:24 AM	Low	1.74`
6:46 AM	High	8.48`
1:19 PM	Low	1.05`
7:30 PM	High	7.35`

Wednesday, 01/14
1:20 AM	Low	1.81`
7:39 AM	High	8.57`
2:12 PM	Low	0.86`
8:23 PM	High	7.45`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Tuesday, 01/13
12:20 AM	Low	1.81`
6:47 AM	High	9.67`
1:09 PM	Low	1.24`
7:25 PM	High	8.47`

Wednesday, 01/14
1:13 AM	Low	1.97`
7:38 AM	High	9.73`
2:02 PM	Low	1.09`
8:18 PM	High	8.49`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Tuesday, 01/13
12:20 AM	Low	1.99`
6:39 AM	High	9.71`
1:05 PM	Low	1.27`
7:20 PM	High	8.60`

Wednesday, 01/14
1:14 AM	Low	2.06`
7:32 AM	High	9.82`
1:57 PM	Low	1.06`
8:12 PM	High	8.70`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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