Senior float. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register
BRHS Homecoming Parade
Boothbay Region High School students in grades 9-12 waved and smiled from their hand-decorated floats and area emergency vehicles (police, fire and ambulance) flashed their lights and sounded their sirens and horns as the annual BRHS Homecoming Parade rolled from…
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Discussions stall at BBHWP public hearing
  Sept. 28, the public merit review hearing for Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation (BBHWP)'s amended site plan application took a detour to address issues raised by project abutters. Concerns were presented to Boothbay Harbor's planning board in two…
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Time marches on as is reflected by the changing colors of our world. This is when the much awaited and, for me, most enjoyed season begins to evolve. It’s my favorite time of year; wish that it could stay with us a bit longer. It’s a kaleidoscopic motion picture…
Volunteers are needed for Southport Central School's new after-school play club, which promotes unstructured playtime in the surrounding forests. Courtesy of Shawn Gallagher
Eat well, play hard: Southport introduces new school programs
  Nothing beats a home-cooked meal. After more than a decade, students at Southport Central School are getting just that with the scratch cooking program’s return. Every day, chef Pam Pearce makes breakfast and lunch for about 23 students, pulling…
2026 Pemaquid Oyster Festival
Inside the 2026 Pemaquid Oyster Festival
Mine Oyster Raw Bar & Gathering Place hosted the 23rd Pemaquid Oyster Festival in Boothbay Harbor, Sept. 26-27, featuring freshly shucked oysters of the Damariscotta River region. Event-goers sampled oysters from The Pemaquid Oyster Company, Mook Sea Farm,…

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Normand J. Bosse

 

Normand J. Bosse, 72, of East Boothbay,…

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Elliot Schwartz

 

Elliot Schwartz died…

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Celebration of Life for Stanley Chenoweth

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Paul Cowan

Paul Cowan

Paul Cowan, 86, died Sept. 23, 2026 at his home in…

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Kenneth Clark

Kenneth Clark

Kenneth Clark, 86, of Brunswick passed away on…

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Two first-half goals were enough as the Mountain Valley Falcons spoiled Boothbay…

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Robert Pattinson stars in "Primetime" playing at the Harbor Theater beginning Oct. 9. Courtesy of the venue

 

"The Uprising" - (R; 2 hours, 8 minutes) - Based on the true story of the uprising…

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The Maine Department of Energy Resources released its…

Bob Rose mural finds a home at the Opera House
This Bob Rose mural is now permanent artwork in the Opera House's Upstairs Gallery. Courtesy of the venue

Artist Bob Rose didn’t set out to capture the soul of Boothbay Harbor when he sat down one summer…

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Maine Bagel-Off moves to Wiscasset
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Maine Grain Alliance is proud to present the second Maine Bagel-Off on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2…

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AOS 98 School Board report
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As we wrap up the first month of school, we, the AOS 98 Board, wanted to introduce ourselves, share a little…

People Plus Senior Health Expo in Brunswick Oct. 8-9

The 15th annual People Plus Senior Health Expo, in partnership with Spectrum…

Lincoln County Resilient Shorelines workshop Nov. 9
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Boothbay Harbor police arrest 2, summons 4 Sept. 15-30
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Boothbay Harbor Police Department made two…

Teens to Trails launches the RelayVous
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Teens to Trails will host its inaugural RelayVous Oct. 16-18 at Camp Gustin in Sabattus, a…

Coastal Rivers opens new accessible trail at Keyes Woods Preserve in Bristol
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Wisconsin-flavored bluegrass at its finest
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Chicken Wire Empire performed on the…

58th Fall Foliage Festival at BRVM
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Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

$5 per person, free 5 and…

Cheese & Treats sale to benefit Boothbay Region Historical Society
You can pre-order your cheese purchase. Courtesy of Boothbay Region Historical Society

Mark your calendar! The Boothbay Region Historical Society will…

Edgecomb selectmen explain reasons for proposed amendment to fire department ordinance
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On Nov. 3, voters will head to the polls electing Maine's…

BRHS field hockey
Winthrop nips Boothbay 2-1 on final play
Seahawk junior Moriah Smith works her way past two Winthrop defenders in the second half of their Sept. 30 game. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

With no time on the clock after a penalty corner entry, Winthrop senior Gabby Janik received a…

Newcastle Realty welcomes John Pedlowe 
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Newcastle Realty is pleased to announce that John Pedlowe of Wiscasset has joined the…

Gavin P. Martin Foundation donates $2,500 to area fire departments
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Gavin Martin lived a short, but remarkable life. Martin worked as a…

A Bird's Tale
Where Actually is the Arctic?
Sanderlings are among the most common birds on Maine beaches during spring and fall, but how many people know that they nest in the Arctic? Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells

 

When you hear the word “Arctic,” what comes to mind?

Is…

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Why everyone should want to be a reporter
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This print week alone, meaning from roughly last Tuesday night to Tuesday of this week when we…

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National Newspaper Week
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National Newspaper Week commences Sunday, Oct. 4. It was established to recognize the service of…

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Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 4 arrests
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 3 arrests
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BHPD makes 4 arrests from Aug. 27 to Sept. 14
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 2 arrests
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Tides

Saturday, 10/03
4:56 AM High 8.93`
10:39 AM Low 1.08`
5:11 PM High 10.24`
11:32 PM Low 0.27`
Sunday, 10/04
6:04 AM High 8.74`
11:46 AM Low 1.27`
6:21 PM High 10.05`
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Tides

Saturday, 10/03
4:34 AM High 8.41`
10:27 AM Low 1.02`
4:49 PM High 9.64`
11:20 PM Low 0.25`
Sunday, 10/04
5:42 AM High 8.24`
11:34 AM Low 1.19`
5:59 PM High 9.46`
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Rockland Tides

Saturday, 10/03
4:30 AM High 9.42`
10:29 AM Low 1.17`
4:43 PM High 10.77`
11:22 PM Low -0.07`
Sunday, 10/04
5:43 AM High 9.30`
11:38 AM Low 1.28`
5:57 PM High 10.63`
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Belfast Tides

Saturday, 10/03
4:25 AM High 9.71`
10:23 AM Low 1.36`
4:43 PM High 10.93`
11:14 PM Low 0.38`
Sunday, 10/04
5:33 AM High 9.48`
11:33 AM Low 1.53`
5:54 PM High 10.70`
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