This gleeful wee girl runs back to her family after sinking Marine Corps veteran Charlie Stanley at the BCA's Fourth on the Common July 3. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Fun-filled Fourth on the Common

On the Fourth of July, an enormous American flag was displayed high above an area of Boothbay Common, site of the annual Boothbay Civic Association (BCA) event. This longtime favorite event featured live music, and children's games, including watermelon and pie…

Veggies to Table kicked off its expanded educational offerings with "Tiny Farmers," an opportunity for children to get their hands dirty while learning about the process of growing food. Courtesy of Erica Berman.

Hungry for knowledge

Alongside fresh food, “Veggies to Table” is serving up knowledge to Lincoln County residents with expanded youth and adult educational programming. Founded in 2019, the Newcastle-based nonprofit donates 100% of its homegrown produce to 35 sites in the region to…

Boothbay Harbor prepares for 700-drone light show July 18. Courtesy of Northern Lights Drone Shows

A show by the community, for the community: 700 drones set to light the Harbor

Saturday, July 18 at 9:30 p.m., 700 drones will light up the sky over downtown Boothbay Harbor, creating a spectacular 17-minute aerial light show for residents and visitors to enjoy. Those lucky enough to find a viewpoint along the inner harbor will have a front-…

'Round Town

Trains

I have always been a bit of a train nut. When I was a kid, my father was a traveling salesman for a local hardware business based in our small central Pennsylvania town. Sometimes, I think to get me out of my poor mother’s hair, dad would take me along with him…

State Fire Marshal Ken MacMaster investigates the cause of a fire at the Campbell Apartments. Mark Sullivan photo

Three fires, five days: Why mutual aid is the peninsula’s ultimate safety net

When a community experiences three significant structure fires in just five days, the physical and logistical strain on local fire departments is immense. For the public, a fire scene looks like a singular, coordinated effort. But behind the flashing lights and…

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Boat America!

Missoula Children’s Theatre: Summer Theater Week performance of “The Emperor’s New Clothes”

Camden Opera House

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

Sail Power & Steam Museum

2nd Sunday Contra Series at the Rockport Opera House - Starting July 12!

Rockport Opera House

Empty Nest and All The Rest; a one-man comedy show by Clay Hausmann

Camden Opera House

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Bowdoin International Music Festival

Jupiter String Quartet returns to Bowdoin

The Jupiter Quartet. Todd Rosenberg photo

The internationally esteemed Jupiter String Quartet, a…

Lincoln Theater

Iconic performances return to the big screen

Lincoln Theater's 150th anniversary "Modern Classics" film series…

5k+ road race fundraiser in Newcastle Aug. 22

The Lincoln County Recovery Community Center at 3 Hall St., Newcastle, will be hosting a 5k+…

St. Andrews Village presents Resident Art & Crafts Shows

St. Andrews Village is pleased to invite the community to special Resident Art…

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Seth Glier: Songwriting as a tool for positive change

Seth Glier & Kelly Halloran. Boothay Harbor Opera House. July 22. Got tickets? Photo courtesy of the artist

Singer-songwriter Seth Glier will be playing the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor on…

Playing at the Lincoln Theater

"Les Liasons Dangereuses," a National Theatre production, screens a the Lincoln Theater July 23 & 24. Photographer: Sarah Lee

"The Bikinis" - A Lincoln County Community Theater production - You have three more…

BRRDD

Canada's EPA cracks down on U.S. demo debris

Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District (BRRDD) will no longer…

LCHA to hold a workshop on 18th century garden plants July 21

Discover how herbs supported health, beauty, and everyday life in Colonial…

Lincoln County Republicans meet July 22

The monthly meeting of Lincoln County Republicans will be held Wednesday, July 22, at the…

New countywide history map and guide connect Lincoln County's historic places and events

A remarkable collaboration among historical societies…

Maine home sales jump 7.31% in June; prices rise 2.59%

AUGUSTA (July 9, 2026)—Realtors across Maine report a…

Heartwood Theater presents 'The Machine Stops'

Under the guidance of Niall Lessard, nine cast members form the moving parts of "The Machine" in Heartwood Theater's "The Machine Stops" running July 17-25. Front, left: Roosevelt Bishop, Niall Lessard, Sophia Mansfield; back from left: Tristan Lambert, Rebecca Tomasello, Addison McCafferty, Tim Cunningham, Jay Long, Katelyn Prior, Natalie Friel. Courtesy of Heartwood

BRHS Champions of Change commentary

Bulletproof Doors at BRHS

As a rising senior at BRHS, I am asking the BRHS administration, the school board, and Maine elected…

Wilson Jazz Duo to perform at Historic Head Tide Church

Enjoy an afternoon of jazz with the Wilson Jazz Duo at the historic Old Head Tide Church in Alna this Saturday! Courtesy photo

The Friends of Old Head Tide Church invite the public to an afternoon of jazz…

New BRYMCA CEO Megan Benvenuto finds a home in Boothbay community

New CEO Megan Benvenuto and her family; Emma, Mark, Megan, and Eric. EMMA BENVENUTO/Boothbay Register

For Megan Benvenuto, new CEO of Boothbay Region YMCA, Boothbay is where she…

First United Methodist Church, Boothbay Harbor

Annual Summer Sunshine Fair

On Saturday, July 18, the Boothbay Harbor United Methodist Church is holding a lobster roll luncheon, bake…

A pilgrimage

Myron McLellan of Boothbay at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in New York City. Courtesy of Margaret Salt McLellan

Myron McLellan, at the age of 94, one of the oldest residents of the region, took a trip of a lifetime. …

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor

Haggis X-1: High-energy Celtic Rock July 15

Haggis X-1 is a high-energy Celtic rock band built around veteran members of Enter the…

MaineDOT rethinks Route 27 sidewalk project approach

BHSD trustee Russell Hoffman reviews a map of the planned housing at Boothbay Harbor County Club. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Maine Department of Transportation (…

Southport Memorial Library

Mary Jo Rines Retrospective at SML

"Rachel's Gift" - watercolor - Mary Jo Rines.

Mary Jo Rines, noted New England Watercolor painter (1931-2011), summered in…

Southport General Store & Barn

Celebrating 144 seasons making local art accessible

New at "The Store": The coastal paintings of Benjamin Gibbons. Courtesy of Janessa Gursky

For 144 years, Southport General Store has been more than a place…

OBD Vintage Car Show announces free registrations

The 2023 first-place trophy recipient, Peter Antosiewicz with his Porche 356C. Courtesy of Jeff Friedman

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Camden Opera House

'Andre, The Seal Who Came Home': Free screening July 19

Join us at the Camden Opera House, at 29 Elm St., from 3-4 p.m. for a heartwarming…

Maine Cornhole Classic canceled for 2026

Directors of the Maine Cornhole Classic, which has been held at the Boothbay Railway Village…

Tides

Sunday, 07/12
3:28 AM	Low	-0.46`
9:53 AM	High	9.21`
3:33 PM	Low	0.47`
10:05 PM	High	11.42`

Monday, 07/13
4:27 AM	Low	-0.86`
10:53 AM	High	9.50`
4:32 PM	Low	0.21`
11:04 PM	High	11.70`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Sunday, 07/12
3:16 AM	Low	-0.43`
9:31 AM	High	8.67`
3:21 PM	Low	0.44`
9:43 PM	High	10.75`

Monday, 07/13
4:15 AM	Low	-0.81`
10:31 AM	High	8.94`
4:20 PM	Low	0.20`
10:42 PM	High	11.02`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Sunday, 07/12
3:19 AM	Low	-0.67`
9:33 AM	High	9.74`
3:25 PM	Low	0.51`
9:44 PM	High	11.86`

Monday, 07/13
4:18 AM	Low	-1.12`
10:34 AM	High	10.06`
4:24 PM	Low	0.24`
10:43 PM	High	12.21`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Sunday, 07/12
3:08 AM	Low	-0.47`
9:24 AM	High	10.13`
3:18 PM	Low	0.67`
9:39 PM	High	12.17`

Monday, 07/13
4:08 AM	Low	-0.89`
10:24 AM	High	10.48`
4:18 PM	Low	0.39`
10:37 PM	High	12.48`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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