Windjammer Days 2026

Windjammer Days Street Parade: Community spirit shines through

The annual Windjammer Days Street Parade takes a lot of work by a lot of people to delight even more people and this year’s edition did not disappoint. As the message from the parade judges indicates, “From creative floats to community spirit, we were blown away…

'Round Town

Perfect

It was a magnificent Maine day for the Harbor community and guests, from land and by sea. Wonderful bluebird sky, painterly puffy clouds, bright sunshine and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, a Windjammer Days tradition. All aboard Captain Mark Stover’s Redhook…

Heritage. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

Windjammer Days 2026

Parade of Sail: A stunning setting

The bright, blue sky with puffy clouds provided a beautiful backdrop for the 64th annual Windjammer Days Parade of Sail on Wednesday, June 24. Boaters and people lining the shore got a wonderful show as the various ships sailed or motored into the harbor.…

Firefighters at the scene of the fire at 7 Farnham Point Road, East Boothbay, June 30. Mark Sullivan photo

Rapid response, aggressive interior attack restrict Farnham Point fire to garage

A rapid response and aggressive interior attack by fire crews prevented a structure fire from fully consuming a home on Farnham Point Road, East Boothbay late Tuesday afternoon, June 30. At 4:15 p.m., Lincoln County Communications dispatched a first-alarm…

The DeLisle Family outside the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library. Courtesy of BHML

DeLisle Family, Navy veterans, author 2026 Library appeal

This year, Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML) is humbled to have the support of the DeLisle Family in appealing for donations to the annual operating fund. Members of this library-loving family are particularly appropriate ambassadors for this season in our…

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The Windjammer Days Fish Relay Race: New winner crowned

Kids fend off pirates, save town

A violent clash occurred on the town pier as pirates and kids fought for control of the harbor. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

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Camden Garden Club Grows the Next Generation

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Built Together: Growing and Celebrating the Trades - July 24 in Belfast

Evergreen Home Performance

The Barn is Officially Open 7 Days A Week!

Southport General Store & Barn

Rusty Hinges in concert to benefit the Sail, Power & Steam Museum, Fri., July 10, 7 p.m.

Sail Power & Steam Museum

Empty Nest and all the Rest; a one-man comedy show by Clay Hausmann

Camden Opera House

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June 27 Windjammer Days games

2026 BBH Windjammer Days Tug of War winners: the Boothbay Bombers. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Competitors and spectators gathered on the east and west sides of the Footbridge Saturday, June 27 for the…

AARP News You Can Use – July 2026

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Harbor Theater

Documenting a modern American Revolution

Join us for one show only on Wednesday, July 8 at 7 p.m. for “The Airwaves Belong to the People…

AARP scam alert: Watch for credit card skimming

With fuel pumps and ATMs as frequent targets, a surge of skimming devices is threatening…

Coastal Rivers welcomes Kyle Amergian as new education director

Kyle Amergian, left, is taking on the role of education director at Coastal Rivers as Sarah Gladu, right, shifts her focus to expand the organization’s community science initiatives. Kris Christine photo

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust is thrilled to announce the…

A Bird's Tale

No Answers, Only Questions

Chimney swifts glue together tiny twigs with their own saliva to make their nests, usually, today, in brick chimneys although originally in hollow trees. Illustration by Canadian naturalist and artist Ernest Thompson Seton (for a time he used Ernest Seton Thompson as he did when he signed this illustration) from the 1898 book by Florence Merrian Baily, "Birds of village and field: a bird book for beginners." Image courtesy of WIkimedia Commons.

We are fortunate to have a very leafy green neighborhood. Maples, ash, ornamental…

From the assistant editor

Beat the heat, 2026 edition!

Ah, summer. From Boothbay Harbor to Wiscasset and beyond, some of the most time-honored, crowd-getting events have, this year…

BHYC, others holding Battle of the Bay event July 7

The Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, along with the Maine Department of Marine Resources…

Kouchera concert at Edgecomb church July 19

Kouchera, a local band whose live performances are rooted in Haitian Konpa, Soul, and R&B, will perform July 19 at the Edgecomb Community Church. Courtesy photo

On Sunday, July 19, the Edgecomb Community Church will be sponsoring a summer concert…

From the editor

A Windjammer Days marvel

I might have been Clark Kent/Superman in the Windjammer Days Street Parade but the real hero was the young…

Press release

Maine lobstermen launch Billion Egg Challenge to protect one billion lobster eggs

The Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA), in…

Two on URI dean’s list

The University of Rhode Island in Kingston, R.I. is pleased to announce that Hannah Abello of Edgecomb and…

Boothbay PRIDE July 11

Come celebrate the inclusion and welcome of everyone in the Boothbay region from noon to 3 p.m. on…

Letter to the editor

A wonderful community: Thank you

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Joe's Journal

Ms. P fesses up

I was on the way home from the Togus VA last week and stopped for a moment to visit Ms. Pigette.

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Southport building permits

6/2/26 #4349 Joanne Boylan, 598 Cape Newagen Road, new garage

6/9/26 #4350 Russell…

Jud Caswell to perform at the Bremen Library

Enjoy the music of Jud Caswell at the Bremen Library on July 9. Tickets on sale now. Courtesy of Melissa Chase

The Bremen Library is pleased to be hosting musician…

Southport Junior Yacht Club

The Southport Junior Yacht Club had an incredible first week to kick off another wonderful summer!…

American Legion to serve breakfast on Sunday

Are you ready for breakfast? Well, if it’s Sunday, breakfast is ready for you at the…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Classical pianist Arsentiy Kharitonov returns to the Opera House

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor is delighted to welcome back pianist and…

Press release

Ella Seymour of Dresden to participate in 2026 Pan-Mass Challenge to support cancer research

Ella Seymour from Dresden will participate in the 2026 the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC). Courtesy photo

On Aug. 1 and 2, the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) is…

Gleason Fine Art Gallery

New Beers and Isaacs shows opening July 2

Kevin Beers - "Dynamic Clouds" - 18" x 24" - one of the artist's new works on exhibit at Gleason Fine Art. Courtesy of the venue

Gleason Fine Art announces two new shows at the gallery at 31 Townsend Ave. in Boothbay…

'The Airwaves Belonged to the People: WBCN and The American Revolution'

Bruce Springsteen at Harvard Square Theatre. Barry Schneier photo

Boston, MA: "The Airwaves Belonged to the People: WBCN and The American…

Ethan Guptill and Gregg Norton cecome first-time winners at Wiscasset Speedway

Gregg Norton is joined by his two sons, Owen and Noah, in Victory Lane. Jasen Dickey Photography

Saturday, June 27 was an absolutely beautiful day for…

Tides

Wednesday, 07/01
12:46 AM	High	10.04`
7:02 AM	Low	0.33`
1:28 PM	High	8.66`
6:58 PM	Low	1.58`

Thursday, 07/02
1:23 AM	High	10.05`
7:36 AM	Low	0.30`
2:04 PM	High	8.74`
7:35 PM	Low	1.52`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Wednesday, 07/01
12:24 AM	High	9.46`
6:50 AM	Low	0.31`
1:06 PM	High	8.16`
6:46 PM	Low	1.48`

Thursday, 07/02
1:01 AM	High	9.46`
7:24 AM	Low	0.28`
1:42 PM	High	8.23`
7:23 PM	Low	1.43`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 07/01
12:19 AM	High	10.21`
6:46 AM	Low	0.42`
1:02 PM	High	8.85`
6:43 PM	Low	1.76`

Thursday, 07/02
12:52 AM	High	10.19`
7:22 AM	Low	0.42`
1:35 PM	High	8.89`
7:20 PM	Low	1.73`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 07/01
12:16 AM	High	10.81`
6:39 AM	Low	0.47`
12:52 PM	High	9.58`
6:42 PM	Low	1.78`

Thursday, 07/02
12:53 AM	High	10.80`
7:15 AM	Low	0.47`
1:28 PM	High	9.67`
7:20 PM	Low	1.75`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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