Service dog fundraiser for veterans takes center stage Aug. 23 at Brady's

Each Sunday, the Saltwater Hillbilly entertains at Brady’s with his songs, wit and charm. But on Aug. 23, there will be a slight “paws" in the regularly scheduled afternoon program. Brady’s is holding a fundraiser for Maine Paws for Veterans. The…

The selectboard appoints Denise Griffin 4-0 to a three-year term on the appeals board. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Gimbel resigns from BH selectboard, public forum conduct discussed

During an Aug. 10 Boothbay Harbor selectboard meeting, it was announced that Selectman Mark Gimbel is resigning due to personal reasons. Gimbel was reelected to his three-year seat in May. On Thursday, Aug. 13, Gimbel clarified that his resignation was because of…

Ocean sunfish spotted in Linekin Bay

Frequent regional visitor Anatoli Gorolevici of Boston saw a strange sight in the early morning of Aug. 5 while out on the water with his eldest son. In Linekin Bay, there was an oddly shaped creature about 6 feet in length. What Gorolevici first believed was a…

Don't worry, he doesn't bite! The excitement was palpable Aug. 7 as attendees got a tour of Mr. Drew's exotic animals from his organization in Poland, Maine. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

‘Mr. Drew’ brings his zoo to Boothbay Harbor

Looking like a page had been ripped from National Geographic, a menagerie of exotic animals touched down at Boothbay Harbor Town Hall Aug. 7 for a presentation from "Mr. Drew and His Animals Too." Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library hosted the event. The titular Mr.…

'Round Town

Barrett's Park

When our daughters were little people, we spent many fun times with family and friends at Barrett’s Park, a wonderful spit of land surrounded by Lobster Cove waters, sandwiched between Sprucewold, the road to Wall Point and greater Linekin Bay. It’s a public park…

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Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Sail, Power, & Steam Museum Celebrates Capt. Jim Sharp’s Birthday with Open House, August 22

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Camden Summer Sounds presents Haggard and Cashed on August 16th

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George Orwell as “A Warrior Against Fascism”

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Brain health seminar Aug. 17 at Bigelow Lab

You're invited to a free seminar on “How to Improve Your Brain Health” at Bigelow…

An August Afternoon of Song

An essay

The art of vacation

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Sheepscot Links results

Senior Scramble Aug. 10

1st place (57) Bill Farrin, Sean Chahalane…

Herbivorous fish: ‘Guardians’ of coral reef ecosystems

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences (BLOS) presented the fourth and final Café Sci…

Refuse district starts search for counsel

BRRDD board members float lawyer search and discuss maintence during a Aug. 13 meeting. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Aug. 13, Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District (BRRDD) talked about searching for a…

Student transfer agreements, AOS future return to discussion table

Worries about the strain student transfer agreements (superintendent…

BRHS Champions of Change commentary

Students should have their say

At Boothbay Region High School, students have expressed that they are struggling to be heard…

Camden Opera House

Legendary folk roots and storytelling with Tom Rush

Legendary folk singer-songwriter and guitarist Tom Rush will bring his…

Community of Hope

Giving Domestic Abuse Survivors Hope for 45 Years

In 1981, a handful of survivors of domestic violence started an organization they…

Real Pirates in Boothbay Harbor, Maine – Round 2

Following the Clues from a 1717 Newspaper

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Letter to the editor

A caring community

Dear Editor:

Thank you to our great community!

There was a kitchen fire…

Family visiting? Come to the American Legion for Sunday breakfast

It’s the middle of summer and your entire family is coming to visit. You’ll…

Lincoln Theater

New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly returns

Cartoonist Liza Donnelly. Courtesy photo

Olde Bristol Days marks 75 years

Pemaquid Mermaids. Courtesy of Anna Lyon

The 75th Olde Bristol Days was a tremendous success, according to event coordinator Sabrina Beach.…

BRHS fall sports begin Aug. 17

High school fall sports begin Monday, Aug. 17. Please see…

Time change on Santa's November visit

Santa and Mrs. Claus greet children on the Boothbay Common in 2025. File photo

Santa and Mrs. Claus will still be visiting the Boothbay Common on Saturday, Nov. 28, but the listing…

Maine home sales up in July

AUGUSTA (August 11, 2026)—An increase of single-family homes for sale in Maine has enticed awaiting buyers’ interest.…

From the editor

Organ and tissue donations

While waiting at the Department of Motor Vehicles in Topsham recently while my wife was waiting to get her…

2026 Maine Book Festival at the Thomaston Public Library

The 7th annual Maine Book Festival will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to…

Edgecomb celebrates historic Fort Edgecomb

In the early 19th century, Wiscasset was an important shipbuilding port on the U.S.…

Joe's Journal

MaineHealth wins battle, might lose the war

“Between the (xx$#X) dust, the (xx$#X) traffic, and this (xx$#X) heat wave, I am not having much fun," said Ms.…

Pier One partners with Veggies to Table

Pier One Pizza & Pub in Boothbay Harbor has chosen Veggies to Table as their organization of…

Maine Art Gallery

Tissue paper collage with Deb Arter

“Letting Loose with Tissue and Glue: Diving into Translucent Collage” is the next and last class…

Tides

Friday, 08/14
12:43 AM	High	11.46`
6:51 AM	Low	-1.07`
1:17 PM	High	10.46`
7:06 PM	Low	-0.38`

Saturday, 08/15
1:33 AM	High	11.17`
7:37 AM	Low	-0.83`
2:04 PM	High	10.52`
7:56 PM	Low	-0.28`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Friday, 08/14
12:21 AM	High	10.79`
6:39 AM	Low	-1.01`
12:55 PM	High	9.85`
6:54 PM	Low	-0.36`

Saturday, 08/15
1:11 AM	High	10.52`
7:25 AM	Low	-0.78`
1:42 PM	High	9.91`
7:44 PM	Low	-0.27`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Friday, 08/14
12:22 AM	High	12.08`
6:41 AM	Low	-1.29`
12:57 PM	High	11.02`
6:56 PM	Low	-0.46`

Saturday, 08/15
1:12 AM	High	11.77`
7:27 AM	Low	-1.01`
1:44 PM	High	11.03`
7:46 PM	Low	-0.35`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Friday, 08/14
12:15 AM	High	12.32`
6:33 AM	Low	-1.10`
12:47 PM	High	11.44`
6:51 PM	Low	-0.34`

Saturday, 08/15
1:05 AM	High	12.05`
7:20 AM	Low	-0.82`
1:34 PM	High	11.46`
7:41 PM	Low	-0.22`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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