American robins are very adaptable when it comes to finding a meal. In winter, they'll eat berries and other dried fruits. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells

A Bird's Tale

The Robin That Mistook A Dandelion Stem For a Worm

We wish we had been able to get a photograph of it to show you. The first crop of baby American robins were out of the nest in our neighborhood by the last week of May. We have enjoyed hearing their squeals and seeing the gangly youngsters, with their short tails…

Kate Race named Lincoln County Teacher of the Year

Kate Race began her teaching career in Heidelberg, Germany. Since then, she has followed her military husband’s career to teaching jobs in Kingsville, Texas, Fayetteville, North Carolina and back to Brian Race’s home state of Maine. After 37 years in education,…

'Round Town

Ella

One of my all-time favorite photos was made courtesy of Ella Beauregard when she and her parents lived in the old Ruth Gardner house, just up from Hendricks Head beach on Southport. I was just down by the beach parking lot looking out over Kitten Rock and south…

BRHS boys tennis

Seahawks fall to Panthers in 'C' semifinal

A second chance at defeating the North Yarmouth Academy Panthers didn’t pan out for the Boothbay Region Seahawks as they fell to the visitors for the second time at BRHS, 3-2, in the Class C South tournament semifinal on Wednesday afternoon, June 3. On May 19, the…

Residents from across the county speak out against the possible shuttering of Lincoln Hospital's labor and delivery services June 1. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Community protests possible Miles Labor and Delivery closure

June 1, Lincoln County residents and local politicians filled the Boothbay Region Elementary School gym to protest the possible closure of labor and delivery (obstetrics) services at Lincoln Hospital (Miles) in Damariscotta. The public forum was…

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Colors abound at Big Gray Barn

Rotary's Big Gray Barn is open for the season.

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Jazz for a Summer Solstice evening

The Novel Jazz Septet. Courtesy of Barney Balch

Novel Jazz is returning to the Skidompha Public Library on Main Street in Damariscotta on Friday, June 19…

Boothbay baseball concludes season with 2 losses to Madison

Boothbay baseball finished the season this week with two loses to Class D rival…

Lincoln Theater

'Talking Art in Maine' welcomes Jane Dahmen

Lincoln Theater is excited to welcome acclaimed Maine artist Jane Dahmen as our next guest of…

BHSD’s coastal resiliency project behind schedule

Work at BHSD's facility at 27 Sea St., Boothbay Harbor is slow going June 2. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

In a Boothbay Harbor Sewer District trustees' meeting June 2, Operator…

Southport Historical Society

Colby Family Maritime History with Captain Mark Colby

Capt. Mark Colby welcoming passengers aboard the Balmy Days II. Courtesy image

On June 15 at 7 p.m. Southport Town Hall, Captain Mark Colby will share details…

Historic New England

Free tours of historic New England houses June 6

Wiscasset's Castle Tucker on a day in June, 2022. Chris Erickson photo

Celebrate the start of summer at Bowman House in Dresden, Castle Tucker and Nickels-…

33rd annual Sheepscot River Race July 5

The 33rd annual Sheepscot River Race will be held Sunday, July 5 beginning at 4 p.m.…

Southport building permits

5/5/26 #4337: Meg Rand, 50 All Saints Road, SZ tree cutting

5/5/26 #4338:…

Midcoast Literacy’s annual celebration recognizes students and volunteers

Eason Cui with his tutor Steve and Program Director Katie Clark. Courtesy photo

Midcoast Literacy held its annual Meeting and Celebration in…

Gubernatorial candidate meets with Republican voters at Cook’s Landing

With less than a week to the June 9 primary, local voters had an up-close…

From the assistant editor

Your ‘primary’ responsibility

Nobody's making you vote.

But we hope you make yourself take the time. Have a say and then, no…

Press release

Wiscasset Wormfest June 11-14!

We are excited to announce that Wiscasset Wormfest 2026 will be taking place June 11–14. This unique…

From the editor

Graduation

Daughter, son, nephews … now a granddaughter is graduating from Boothbay Region High School next week. Hard to believe –…

Joe's Journal

Rumblings of mutiny?

I know, I know, the phone is ringing in my pocket and, yes, I know who is calling. I will call back.

Of course…

The search is on for the next Royal Windjammer!

Boothbay's Got Talent 2025 Top Royal Oscar Mirabile is crowned! Leah Plummer photo

Local youth, ages 8-14, are invited to join the fun in this year's Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days…

Friends of the Southport Historical Society Annual Meeting

On Monday, June 15 at 7 p.m. the…

Boothbay Region baseball says 'good-bye' to Sophie White

Boothbay Region baseball recognized their only senior June 1 during a ceremony…

First Friday season kicks off June 5

Joy to the Wind Gallery, Boothbay Harbor, ME

Self-guided journeys ... led by an art lover’s…

Andy Kaherl scores first career Super Street win at Wiscasset Speedway

Andy Kaherl is joined by his wife Sam and son Lawson in Victory Lane. Jasen Dickey Photography

What was slated to be a cold and dreary Saturday afternoon in…

Bayville Buzz

If you are a recently returned snowbird and were glad you missed winter, no you didn’t. Few boats ventured out as…

News and notes from the Community Center

Don't miss this!

One night only! Our July 1 special event is the award-winning movie musical "1776…

Lincoln Country Sheriff's Office: 2 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 266 calls for service for the period…

Press release

Brain Health Center open houses June 5, 12

A new vision for supporting memory loss and cognitive wellness is taking root in Wiscasset, and the…

31 Boothbay/Wiscasset athletes to compete in State Class C track & field championships

On June 6, 14 girls and 17 boys will represent Boothbay…

Tides

Thursday, 06/04
2:22 AM	High	9.79`
8:37 AM	Low	0.53`
3:07 PM	High	8.50`
8:39 PM	Low	1.84`

Friday, 06/05
3:01 AM	High	9.65`
9:16 AM	Low	0.62`
3:48 PM	High	8.52`
9:23 PM	Low	1.87`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Thursday, 06/04
2:00 AM	High	9.22`
8:25 AM	Low	0.50`
2:45 PM	High	8.01`
8:27 PM	Low	1.74`

Friday, 06/05
2:39 AM	High	9.09`
9:04 AM	Low	0.58`
3:26 PM	High	8.03`
9:11 PM	Low	1.76`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Thursday, 06/04
1:49 AM	High	9.93`
8:25 AM	Low	0.65`
2:37 PM	High	8.65`
8:25 PM	Low	2.06`

Friday, 06/05
2:28 AM	High	9.82`
9:05 AM	Low	0.73`
3:15 PM	High	8.67`
9:09 PM	Low	2.08`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Thursday, 06/04
1:54 AM	High	10.51`
8:17 AM	Low	0.72`
2:32 PM	High	9.41`
8:24 PM	Low	2.08`

Friday, 06/05
2:34 AM	High	10.36`
8:56 AM	Low	0.82`
3:12 PM	High	9.42`
9:06 PM	Low	2.10`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Sunday Breakfast at Brady's and the Saltwater Hillbilly!!

Brady’s

Jazz in June: The John Scofield Trio

Camden Opera House

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SINGER/SONGWRITER AARON NADEAU AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET TUESDAY JUNE 2nd FROM 5:30 to 7:30PM

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BOB COLWELL & COMPANY SUNDAY MAY 31st FROM 5-8PM 727 OCEAN SUNSET

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Brady's is open Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Breakfast!!

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Main Street Shop

Sunday Breakfast at Brady's and the Saltwater Hillbilly!!

Brady’s

Jazz in June: The John Scofield Trio

Camden Opera House

Get your tickets now for a fun time in July!

MCH Making Community Happen

SINGER/SONGWRITER AARON NADEAU AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET TUESDAY JUNE 2nd FROM 5:30 to 7:30PM

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

BOB COLWELL & COMPANY SUNDAY MAY 31st FROM 5-8PM 727 OCEAN SUNSET

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Brady's is open Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Breakfast!!

Brady’s

Housing Available in Rockland

MCH Making Community Happen

SINGER/SONGWRITER SCOTT KING TO PERFORM TUESDAY MAY 26TH FROM 5:30 TO 7:30PM AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Upcoming Events

BRLT Artist’s Reception: Gayle Fraas and Duncan Slade

Thursday, June 4, 2026 - 04:00 pm to6:00 pm

Boothbay Region Food Pantry

Friday, June 5, 2026 - 11:00 am to1:00 pm

Pie sale at the Harbor Methodist church

Saturday, June 6, 2026 - 09:00 am

BHML Plant Sale

Saturday, June 6, 2026 - 09:00 am to11:00 am

'Veterans and Community Connection Expo' coming to BRVM

Saturday, June 6, 2026 - 10:00 am

Historic New England Open Houses

Saturday, June 6, 2026 - 11:00 am

Millennium Magic and community singers concert

Saturday, June 6, 2026 - 07:00 pm

Castlebay in Concert, Saturday, June 6th at Sail, Power, & Steam Museum

Saturday, June 6, 2026 - 07:00 pm to9:00 pm

Legion buffet breakfast

Sunday, June 7, 2026 - 07:30 am to9:30 am

ANDRE Events - Movie at Rockport Opera House - June 7

Sunday, June 7, 2026 - 03:00 pm

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