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…

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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.…

Windjammer Days 2026

The Windjammer Days Fish Relay Race: New winner crowned

Stinky fish, bulky clothing and a hot afternoon made for a fun Windjammer Days event – the Fish Relay Race – on Commercial Street, Boothbay Harbor on Wednesday, June 24. Teams of four – adults and kids – dressed in a fisherman's oil skins and carrying two fish and…

'Round Town

Underway

“Build it and they will come!” I think a movie baseball metaphor is appropriate for our annual big event here in the Boothbay region. Only, in our case, perhaps a slight modification of the phrase might be, “Sail it, and, weather permitting, we hope they will come…

Kenniston Hill House opens its doors

After months of work, Kenniston Hill House opened for the public to tour its newly renovated interior June 19. The former inn is being sold as a 2,100 square foot, four-bedroom, three-bath private home, and is listed for $899, 000 on Zillow. In 2014,…

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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

Pirates manifest their cannon skills

Main Street Buzz

Reimagining a Former Bank Building: 100 Main Street, Damariscotta

Newcastle Realty

Boating Course June 16 & 18

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

Camden Opera House

Navigating Mid Coast Maine

Lesser-Known Participants of the American Revolution

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

Author Talk: Jerry Farnham and Margaret Salt

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

Boat America!

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2026 Windjammer Days Lobster Eating Contest

Second time's the charm for Irene Hardesty

The 11th Windjammer Days lobster eating contest June 24 proved the second time can be…

Windjammer Days 2026

Maine State Aquarium open for the season

The beginning of Windjammer Week coincides with another Boothbay tradition. Maine State Aquarium has…

Windjammer Days 2026

... And then there were fireworks!

What's a festival without fireworks? Following the big events of Parade of Sail and the Street Parade,…

Free ice cream at Hendricks Hill Museum July 4

Earl and Emolyn Pratt’s lunch counter at the Hendricks Hill Museum. Mari Tiwari photo

The Hendricks Hill Museum will host an Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 4 from noon…

Public invited to Bigelow Laboratory for annual open house July 10

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is opening its doors next month…

BRHS Champions of Change commentary

Too many sports injuries; physical therapist needed

Too many students are sustaining injuries while participating in sports at Boothbay…

Town of Edgecomb

Selectmen plan September forum on future town business

Edgecomb selectmen are compiling topics for a community…

Nelson on WPI’s dean’s list

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Brynna Nelson of Edgecomb, a member of the class of…

Sen. Reny scores 100% on reproductive rights voting record in 132nd Legislature

Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, earned a perfect score from…

Southport residents should vote no July 1 and get clear answers

Dear Editor:

As an abutting property owner, I support protecting…

Readers hop aboard BHML's summer challenge

Dreary conditions forced activities indoors, but Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML)…

BRHS semester 2 honor roll

Seniors

High Honors - Logan Bourne, Rebecca Fassett, Sarah Harris, Aileigh…

A Bird's Tale

The Newest Bird Name Game

This American oystercatcher pair with chick bred in coastal New York State. The species nested in Maine for the first time in the late 1990s and now are rare to uncommon breeders along much of the Maine coast. Photo by Rhododendrites, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Oystercatcher. It’s an evocative name. Even if you didn’t know that it refers to a bird…

Hearty Roots

Support grows for Midcoast campus dedicated to youth mental wellness and nature immersion

Guests enjoy delicious bites from Applecroft. Courtesy of Shannon Parke

Guests from all over Lincoln County converged…

Windjammer Days 2026

'Wiener takes all' in hot dog eating contest

Alex Labbe (far right) wins Dunton Doghouse's third annual hot dog eating contest during Windjammer Days. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Eleven contestants stepped up to the plate to see how many hot dogs, buns and all, they…

It’s summer!

Did you ever think summer would arrive – especially after a long winter and spring?

Well, it’s here and the Boothbay…

Joe's Journal

Fun, fun, fun, til …

The President of the United States says the war with Iran is over, and we won. Bully for us.

He also says Iran…

Boothbay 36ers earn first victory of American Legion baseball season

The Boothbay 36ers opened the 2026 American Legion season with a 1-3 record…

Camden Opera House

Clay Hausmann's 'Empty Nest and All the Rest' July 15

Becoming an empty nester hits everyone differently. For some, sorrow, for others,…

Letter to the editor

Supporting Hendrick’s Head project

Dear Editor:

I am writing in support of the Hendrick's Head Beach Restoration Project, which…

72nd Strawberry Festival June 27

Don't forget the 72nd St. Philips Church Strawberry Festival June 27! Courtesy photo

On Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Philip’s Church, 12 Hodge St. in Wiscasset will be…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 321 calls for service for the period…

SIA’s Fourth of July Parade at Newagen

The Southport Island Association will sponsor the 4…

News and notes from the Community Center

Movie musical "1776" on July 1 at 6 p.m. at the Harbor Theater. Courtesy of Harbor Theater and Sony Pictures

DON'T MISS OUT!

JULY 1st TICKETS TO "1776" ARE GOING FAST!

CELEBRATE WITH US!

TICKETS ARE…

Tides

Friday, 06/26
3:36 AM	Low	0.74`
9:56 AM	High	8.40`
3:36 PM	Low	1.74`
10:02 PM	High	9.82`

Saturday, 06/27
4:23 AM	Low	0.61`
10:45 AM	High	8.42`
4:20 PM	Low	1.76`
10:46 PM	High	9.88`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Friday, 06/26
3:24 AM	Low	0.70`
9:34 AM	High	7.91`
3:24 PM	Low	1.63`
9:40 PM	High	9.25`

Saturday, 06/27
4:11 AM	Low	0.58`
10:23 AM	High	7.93`
4:08 PM	Low	1.66`
10:24 PM	High	9.30`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Friday, 06/26
3:16 AM	Low	0.65`
9:30 AM	High	8.95`
3:20 PM	Low	1.57`
9:41 PM	High	10.24`

Saturday, 06/27
4:04 AM	Low	0.57`
10:19 AM	High	8.88`
4:06 PM	Low	1.70`
10:25 PM	High	10.23`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Friday, 06/26
3:11 AM	Low	0.77`
9:25 AM	High	9.27`
3:18 PM	Low	1.82`
9:33 PM	High	10.57`

Saturday, 06/27
3:58 AM	Low	0.65`
10:13 AM	High	9.30`
4:04 PM	Low	1.87`
10:17 PM	High	10.64`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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