'Round Town

In the past several years, the village ducks have returned to our pond by now and are happily paddling around quacking as they scurry off to overhanging bushes lining the water. But this year, the pond seems to have a death grip on its ice, some of which may be…

"Alice In Wonderland" rehearsals have been in full swing this month. Emily Mirabile photo

Where It's At

Take a trip to 'Wonderland' with the Y Arts Community Players

“When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!” - Alice The Y Arts Community Players will bring the fantastical world created by Lewis Carroll, "Alice In Wonderland," to audiences…

XXV Winter Olympics receives a taste of Boothbay in Italian Alps

ln 2024, Elliot Schwartz and his husband Byron Cortez were in Paris for the summer Olympics. And last month, the two were in Milan for the 2026 Olympic games. The East Boothbay couple participated in the XXV winter games as International Olympic Committee…

A black vulture partakes of what, to them, is a classic Florida meal: an expired armadillo. (Photo courtesy of Allison Wells)

A Bird's Tale

Black Vultures and Life Lists

For most bird species, the first individual you see is indelibly etched in your memory. You may remember the place, the weather, whether you were hungry or tired, who you were with, even the smells, and the color of the sky. But if you’ve been a bird watcher…

Residents gather March 17 to approve the $2.4 million AOS 98 budget for FY27. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Voters pass $2.4M AOS 98 budget

Voters passed a $2,432,590 budget for the 2027 fiscal year at the Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98 annual budget meeting March 17. Around 20 residents from Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Edgecomb, Southport and Georgetown participated at the…

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Cold but worthy 23rd Leprechaun Leap held on Southport

Seahawks honor seniors in Unified finale

The BRHS Unified basketball team, helpers and coaches. CANDI JONETH/Boothbay Register

Main Street Buzz

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Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Courses

Blue Café performance by singer/songwriter Alice Limoges on April 1st

Camden Opera House

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Coastal Senior College Course

Watercolor painting for beginners

Beginning on Wednesday, April 29 from 10 a.m. -to noon. Instructor Cynthia Dias will lead “…

Southport sets date for Hendricks Head Beach project update

Southport selectmen announced, March 18, a public meeting regarding the Climate Resilience Team's Hendricks Hill…

Coastal Rivers to host workshop with Maine Forest Service

Coastal Rivers’ Salt Bay Farm in Damariscotta. Courtesy photo

Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, in partnership with the Maine Forest…

Returning to Boothbay Region by popular demand

'Within the Whale: Spring Break Edition'

After an overwhelming response to its debut event, the Boothbay Memorial Library, Boothbay…

Maine Film Office Launches Film in Maine Pilot Program

AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine…

Edgecomb Community Church

Thrift Store opening and Tuesday Lunch resumes

Spring is back and that means the Edgecomb Community Church is gearing up again…

CSD moves ahead with BRES school repairs

Community School District (CSD) trustees talked…

Commissioners seek better explanation for AG office request for witness fees

Lincoln County commissioners are questioning a request from the…

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District

Environmental Youth Education fundraiser, poster contest gallery night March 24

Grade 4-6 category winner by Madison Woodbine

Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation…

BRES Carnival Night April 8

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 8, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., when the Boothbay Region Elementary School…

2026 Windjammer Days

Patrick Lakeman: Active duty in Navy since 2000

As Boothbay Harbor prepares to celebrate the 64th annual Windjammer Days, this year’s…

From the editor

PassItOn.com

OK, I am a bit behind the times sometimes.

Thanks to the TV ad I saw recently, I checked out the website, PassItOn.…

Joe's Journal

The Elephant returns

On Sunday, the nation’s energy secretary stared out of my TV set and said the Iran war was going forward according to…

‘Red Hat Brigade’ takes to the streets

The Red Hat Brigade on March 14. Courtesy of Nigel Calder

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29th Maine International Film Festival

'Passes + Packages' now on sale

Festival passes and packages are now available for preorder at miff.org for the 29th Maine…

Lindsay Grant: 'Along the Coast: Portraits of Maine'

Lindsay Grant's collection of paintings currently on exhibit at the MaineHealth Miles Campus…

CTL students wrap up cross country skiing with Hearty Roots

Students at the Center for Teaching and Learning on their cross country skis. Courtesy of CTL

As winter winds down, students at the Center for Teaching and Learning in…

News and notes from the Community Center

Mah Jong class starts April 2! If you would like to learn how to play this fascinating game,…

Letter to the editor

How very fortunate

Dear Editor:

How very fortunate we year-rounders are to live in such a supportive, thoughtful community…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 4 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 276 calls for service for the period of…

Lincoln Theater

Look at the world more closely through 'Observer'

Lincoln Theater is pleased to present a free screening of the…

Join the Eco Art Show: Your vision, our planet 

Are you passionate about the environment? Do you…

No ‘pick pile,’ no problem

Spring is fast approaching, and with the warmer weather comes the…

The 2026 season at The Maine Art Gallery

Exploring connections between Maine lifestyle and the natural world

“Close Comfort” by Jean Kigel in Wiscasset Maine's Maine Art Gallery. Courtesy of the venue

Maine is a very special place for artists. Its ragged coast and…

Tides

Friday, 03/20
12:38 AM	High	10.74`
6:37 AM	Low	-1.00`
1:02 PM	High	10.55`
6:53 PM	Low	-0.68`

Saturday, 03/21
1:18 AM	High	11.07`
7:22 AM	Low	-1.24`
1:47 PM	High	10.41`
7:36 PM	Low	-0.55`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Friday, 03/20
12:16 AM	High	10.11`
6:25 AM	Low	-0.94`
12:40 PM	High	9.93`
6:41 PM	Low	-0.64`

Saturday, 03/21
12:56 AM	High	10.42`
7:10 AM	Low	-1.17`
1:25 PM	High	9.80`
7:24 PM	Low	-0.52`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Friday, 03/20
12:10 AM	High	10.96`
6:24 AM	Low	-0.53`
12:33 PM	High	10.99`
6:43 PM	Low	-0.31`

Saturday, 03/21
12:50 AM	High	11.33`
7:09 AM	Low	-0.83`
1:18 PM	High	10.89`
7:26 PM	Low	-0.20`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Friday, 03/20
12:08 AM	High	11.61`
6:18 AM	Low	-0.93`
12:32 PM	High	11.51`
6:36 PM	Low	-0.61`

Saturday, 03/21
12:49 AM	High	11.94`
7:03 AM	Low	-1.16`
1:17 PM	High	11.37`
7:18 PM	Low	-0.44`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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