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…

The dump truck that hit the utility pole on Route 96 on June 19. Facebook photo by Chrissa Marie

Dump truck snaps pole in East Boothbay

Emergency personnel were called to a scene on Route 96 in East Boothbay this morning as a dump truck hit and snapped a utility pole near the intersection of Route 96 and Dodge Road near Smugglers Cove Inn. Traffic was stalled both directions as live wires…

A huge crowd gathers for the 2026 Claw Down at Sample's Shipyard June 18. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

13th annual Claw Down grabs appetites and huge crowd

The 13th annual Claw Down, a June 18 event put on by the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce at Sample's Shipyard, saw several area restaurants vie for prizes for their lobster bites. The popular event drew 425 people who enjoyed the bites, music and more…

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…

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…

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

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Goodbye, Flowbird blue, and hello to SmartMobile green. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Paid parking begins in Boothbay Harbor started…

Edgecomb Fire Dept. pancake breakfast June 27

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3 graduate from Southport Central School

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Southport Central School held their graduation ceremony for 3 sixth graders and end-of-the-year…

Jeffrey McKinney earns Eagle Scout rank, honored at local ceremony

Former Scoutmaster Chris Roberts presents a Maurice Day print to Jeffrey McKinney, Eagle Scout, at the June 18 ceremony. Courtesy photo

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The Lincoln Home hosting July 4th fireworks party on the river

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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…

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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…

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Emergency escape ladders needed

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

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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

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Lincoln County Republicans meet June 24

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Boothbay Region Democratic Committee invites community to join Windjammer Days Parade

The Boothbay Region Democratic Committee invites…

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Planning Commission considering regional code enforcement officer position

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“The people are what matter to government, and a government should aim to give all people…

Kevin Douglass dominates Shipbuilder 100 at Wiscasset Speedway

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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

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Tides

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
3:39 AM	High	10.07`
10:01 AM	Low	-0.45`
4:25 PM	High	9.37`
10:24 PM	Low	0.64`

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Rockland Tides

Friday, 06/19
2:40 AM	High	11.87`
9:06 AM	Low	-1.23`
3:27 PM	High	10.53`
9:23 PM	Low	0.30`

Saturday, 06/20
3:39 AM	High	11.33`
10:01 AM	Low	-0.79`
4:24 PM	High	10.46`
10:24 PM	Low	0.50`

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Belfast Tides

Friday, 06/19
2:35 AM	High	12.04`
8:59 AM	Low	-0.85`
3:18 PM	High	10.92`
9:21 PM	Low	0.55`

Saturday, 06/20
3:34 AM	High	11.49`
9:55 AM	Low	-0.38`
4:15 PM	High	10.79`
10:21 PM	Low	0.76`

Marine Forecast
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