Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library's Earth Day celebration April 25. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

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Earth Day. I remember the first observance in 1970, I was a high school freshman. I don't remember if there was an assembly or science class outside, but I do remember how special I thought the idea was: Each of us can help make our corners of the world protected…

'Round Town

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I know it is ancient history but so much community fun! Events with a focus on what makes the region a community. No great fanfare, no fireworks, nothing but a real treat to celebrate special local people and organizations. I miss it. But, generally speaking,…

Mike Tomko presents a representative of U.S Coast Guard Boothbay Harbor with the Spirit of America Tribute. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor voters pass $6.7M budget

It was smooth sailing May 2 as about 50 Boothbay Harbor residents voted to approve this year’s 18-article town warrant, which included a $6,763,908 fiscal year 2027 budget, about a 5.6% increase from last year. “Over the past year, we've continued to…

Residents at the CSD annual budget meeting April 28. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Residents pass first $12.1M CSD budget vote

Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor voters approved the first of two public votes for the Community School District (CSD) proposed $12.1 million budget for the 2027 fiscal year. At the annual budget meeting April 28, around 70 residents passed the 18-article warrant. The…

BRHS Drama delivers full-scale ‘Phantom’ classic

BRHS Drama staged three shows of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” May 1-2 in the school’s auditorium. A small cast of 13, determined to perform Broadway’s notoriously difficult classic, aligned with the vision of Director Dr. Mary Miller, to remind…

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Colors abound at Big Gray Barn

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

Great turnout for BRES 8th grade Carnival

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Camden Garden Club has Dalhia Tubers to Sell at the Merryspring Nature Center Plant Sale

Camden Garden Club

New Hope Midcoast Requests Clothes & Accessories for Annual Sale

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Quebec trad folk band Traverse May 28

Traverse. BBH Opera House. May 28. Got tickets? Photo: Emmanuelle Roberge

Winner of Quebec’s prestigious OPUS Prize for Album of the Year, "Traditional Québécois…

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A successful event thank you

Dear Editor:

The Boothbay Region Garden Club hosted the Medomak District Annual Meeting on…

Southport

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms still with us and those that are not, where might we be without the love, care,…

Boothbay/Wiscasset Boys' Track & Field finish third at MVC meet

The Boothbay/Wiscasset Boys' Track and Field team finished third May 4 in an eight-…

CTL educators speak at New England conference

CTL's Head of School Katy Inman and pre-kindergarten teacher Haley Barnes present at a showcase for New England educators in Connecticut.

Haley Barnes and Katy Inman, of the Center for Teaching and Learning in…

Boothbay tennis aces netting good results in state tournament

Two singles players and one doubles team advanced past the first round of…

Madison girls blank Lady Seahawks in tennis action

Boothbay's Abby Orchard started strong in her Class C Girls' South tennis…

Harbor Theater nominated for best movie theater

Harbor Theater audiences catch up with friends and neighbors before each screening. Courtesy of the venue

One of Down East magazine’s favorite annual issues is the Best of Maine edition.…

Film screening, meet and greet with DA candidate Barbara Cray

A scene from "Votes for Women, the History of Women’s Suffrage Through Song," being shown at Harbor Theater during Barbara Cray meet and greet. Courtesy of the candidate or District 6 District Attorney

On Tuesday, May 19, Barbara Cray, candidate for district attorney for…

Maine Art Gallery

Panel program on sustainable farming coming up

“This is such a fun and engaging show,” said one…

Eleanor Marshall, Class of 2026 salutatorian

Boothbay Region High School Class of 2026’s salutatorian, Eleanor Marshall, is…

Lincoln County Historical Association

Enjoy history? Volunteers are needed at Chapman-Hall House

Set for tea. Everyday life in early Damariscotta is shared at the Chapman-Hall House. Courtesy of Louise Miller

On Saturday, May 16, from 9 to 11 a.m., the Chapman-Hall House…

BRHS Class of 1971 reunion plans announced

The Boothbay Region High School Class of 1971 will be holding their 55th reunion Saturday, July…

This week at the Harbor Theater

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" opens at the Harbor Theater Friday, May 15. Courtesy of the venue

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" - (PG; 1 hour, 38 minutes) - After foiling Bowser’s last…

MAG exhibit connects art, food, cultural mores

Maine Art Gallery (MAG) is hosting a multi-media exhibition titled “Art to Table: Visual…

Lift a glass for man's best friend

In partnership with Tito's Vodka, Pier 1 Pizza is raising money for bartender Winter Page's annual fundraiser. Courtesy of Winter Page.

Pier 1 Pizza & Pub bartender Winter Page is hosting her third annual birthday fundraiser…

Boothbay/Wiscasset Girls place third in MVC meet

The Boothbay/Wiscasset Girls' Track and Field team finished third May 4 at an eight-team…

Boothbay Harbor Opera House

Andrew Duhon in concert May 23

Andrew Duhon. May 23. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. Got tickets? Courtesy of the artist

Andrew Duhon has been called, “Another world-class voice from Louisiana, another soulful,…

Boothbay Region Garden Club

BRGC congratulates local scholarship awardee on graduation

Della Hawn, a 2026 Sewanee – The University of the South graduate. Courtesy of David Applegate

The Garden Club is pleased to congratulate Della Hahn, BRHS Class of…

William L. Ball III

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

Athletic events week of May 11

Monday, May 11: Baseball @ Mt. Valley - 12:30 p.m. dismiss, 12:45 p.m. depart, 4 p.m.…

Press release

The Wide World of Ocean Chemistry

The next Wiscasset edition of Ocean on Tap will take place on Thursday, May 14, 6 p.m. at Ækeir Brewing, 111…

Live theater this week at the Lincoln

Emily Sue Barker (Audrey) and Niall Lessard (Seymour) lead the cast of "Little Shop of Horrors" opening Friday, May 15. Got those tickets...quick! Courtesy of Christina Belknap

LCCT presents: "Little Shop of Horrors" – Live on stage! - The meek floral…

From Forests to Faucets: Maine DEP Lake Scorecard

When: Tuesday, May 19…

Tides

Tuesday, 05/12
1:30 AM	Low	1.42`
7:53 AM	High	9.08`
1:53 PM	Low	0.82`
8:26 PM	High	9.56`

Wednesday, 05/13
2:27 AM	Low	0.79`
8:50 AM	High	9.32`
2:44 PM	Low	0.55`
9:14 PM	High	10.24`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Tuesday, 05/12
1:18 AM	Low	1.34`
7:31 AM	High	8.55`
1:41 PM	Low	0.78`
8:04 PM	High	9.01`

Wednesday, 05/13
2:15 AM	Low	0.74`
8:28 AM	High	8.78`
2:32 PM	Low	0.52`
8:52 PM	High	9.64`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Tuesday, 05/12
1:20 AM	Low	1.52`
7:26 AM	High	9.50`
1:46 PM	Low	0.81`
8:01 PM	High	9.79`

Wednesday, 05/13
2:15 AM	Low	0.89`
8:23 AM	High	9.76`
2:35 PM	Low	0.57`
8:49 PM	High	10.43`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Tuesday, 05/12
1:12 AM	Low	1.53`
7:25 AM	High	9.83`
1:35 PM	Low	0.91`
7:56 PM	High	10.29`

Wednesday, 05/13
2:07 AM	Low	0.86`
8:21 AM	High	10.13`
2:26 PM	Low	0.62`
8:45 PM	High	10.97`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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