Scene from Bob Krist's"100 Years of Route One: A Centennial Roadtrip." The film is scheduled to air on PBS stations March 26-29. Courtesy of Krist

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Bob Krist's new Route 1 road trip film to air on PBS

What do Oguquit Playhouse, Eartha, Damariscotta’s Norumbeg Oysters, Tucker Auto Musuem, Wild Blueberry Land, the Madawaska Festival, Nubble Point Lighthouse, Ellsworth Candlepin Bowling, Penobscot Narrows Observatory, and The Maine Solar System Model, have in…

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

Seahawks honor seniors in Unified finale

The Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Seahawks lost to the Hall Dale Bulldogs in their final regular season game, Tuesday, Mar. 3, 75-69, in Unified play. The Seahawks honored four seniors: Anthony Angelico, Zander Blake, Caiden Farmer and Chloe Joneth. Farmer…

'Round Town

Breeze

Breeze Kidder is one of our most wonderful family friends. She and our oldest daughter Megan were classmates at the Harbor Children’s Center at the tender age of 3. The Children Center, which closed some time ago, was located on School Street in Boothbay Harbor.…

Edgecomb approves school budget proposal with 9% spending increase

It took two meetings, nearly five hours and the Edgecomb School Committee brought down its fiscal 27 budget under a 10% increase. On March 2, the committee voted, 3-0, to propose a $4,539,384 fiscal 27 budget reflecting a 9.2% spending increase. The proposed…

Students at the Southport Central School partner with the Southport General Store to make soup for community members and the Community Fridge in Boothbay. Courtesy of Bonita Johnson

'Food is the best gift'

Food has the power to bring people together. While they aren’t breaking bread with one another, that belief holds for the people and businesses who have united to keep Community Resource Council’s (CRC) Community Fridge stocked and their neighbors well-fed.…

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Buckfield ousts Boothbay girls from Class D tourney

Tatum French, right, led scoring for the Seahawks in their Feb. 16 championship game against Buckfield. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

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County commissioners meet Danielle Pierce

In July 2025, Lincoln County Sheriff's Department had a new face in the office. Commissioners used opioid…

First Hoop by First National Bank marks 21st year with $43,750 contribution

First National Bank's First Hoop donation to Boothbay Region High School. Courtesy of FNB

As the Maine high school…

Celebrating Women in Music

Bluegrass supergroup Della Mae at The Waldo

Della Mae. March 27. Waldo Theatre. Photo: Laura Schneider Hoz

Each generation, perhaps once a decade, bluegrass experiences a band or an artist that redefines…

Captain’s licensing course in Belfast

Atlantic Captains Academy will be conducting their Coast Guard Approved OUPV Captain’s Licensing…

Selectmen election a 4-way race in Boothbay Harbor

Four candidates are vying for two open seats on the Boothbay Harbor Board of Selectmen. According to…

Solas at The Waldo March 15

Solas brings Celtic music to the Waldo stage March 15. Anna Colliton photo

Solas is lighting up stages across the globe as they celebrate three decades of pushing boundaries and honoring…

Two upcoming debates among Democratic Primary candidates for key offices

Four Midcoast organizations are sponsoring two debates…

Sewer district gets safety upgrade

Chair Deryl Kipp joins via Zoom during a March 3 BHSD trustee meeting. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD)’s safety equipment is getting an upgrade thanks to grants from…

Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission

Workshop on business financing with local banks March 19

Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission (LCRPC), in partnership with SBDC Maine,…

A Bird's Tale

Good Bird News and Bad

A map showing the start locations of all Breeding Bird Survey routes across the U.S. and Canada. Image courtesy of USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center.

It’s more than a little mind boggling. Consider dreaming up a way to monitor, with statistical rigor…

From the assistant editor

AI, AI, oh

By the time you read this, online or in our print edition, Wiscasset's selectboard might have a policy on the sometimes…

From the editor

Who, What, Where, When and Why

Who: Are you glad Trump attacked Iran or are you with those who oppose the start of another war? I,…

Rebuilding Together hosts Community Lunch

Dee and Howard Wright, Community Lunch regulars for five years. Tancy Mitchell photo

The next to the final Community Lunch of the season was held Monday, March 2 and hosted by…

Joe's Journal

Once again, dear friends

Here we go again.

We went to bed Friday evening with the dulcet tones of the chattering class reminding…

News and notes from the Community Center

Free! We have an old Nordic Track type exercise set and if…

Southport easily passes school and municipal budgets at town meeting

It seems like voters in Southport love Marc Kurtz. On March 2, he was…

Garden Club collaborations to enhance student education

Boothbay Region Garden Club welcomes Beth…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

"A Private Life" opens at the Lincoln Theater Friday, March 5. Courtesy of the venue

"The Testament of Ann Lee" - (R; 2 hours, 17 minutes) - Amanda Seyfried stars as the…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 2 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 206 calls for service for the period…

Witham-Jordan found guilty

Tyler Witham-Jordan has been found guilty of depraved indifference murder in the December 2022 death of 3-…

2026 Windjammer Days

Jerry Farnham: 'Navy made me more open-minded'

As Boothbay Harbor prepares to celebrate the 64th annual Windjammer Days,…

National Theatre's 'The Fifth Step' at Lincoln Theater

“The Fifth Step," plays Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of National Theatre Live

The acclaimed National Theatre Live production of “The Fifth Step” is coming…

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital hosts open house at new primary care facility in Waldoboro

MaineHealth Primary Care Waldoboro facility at 126 Depot Street. Courtesy of MaineHealth

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital will host an open house…

The Waldo Theatre

Gubbulidus on stage March 7

Gubbulidis is the longtime musical partnership of Mihali Savoulidis and bassist Zdenek Gubb. See and hear them at The Waldo Saturday, March 7. Used with permission by Dave D

Twiddle fans rejoice! Gubbulidis is the longtime musical partnership of guitarist and…

Tides

Thursday, 03/05
12:16 AM	High	10.31`
6:11 AM	Low	-0.51`
12:36 PM	High	10.27`
6:30 PM	Low	-0.31`

Friday, 03/06
12:54 AM	High	10.25`
6:53 AM	Low	-0.36`
1:17 PM	High	9.81`
7:07 PM	Low	0.14`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Thursday, 03/05
5:59 AM	Low	-0.48`
12:14 PM	High	9.67`
6:18 PM	Low	-0.29`

Friday, 03/06
12:32 AM	High	9.65`
6:41 AM	Low	-0.34`
12:55 PM	High	9.24`
6:55 PM	Low	0.13`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Thursday, 03/05
6:01 AM	Low	-0.17`
12:16 PM	High	10.90`
6:23 PM	Low	-0.15`

Friday, 03/06
12:37 AM	High	10.70`
6:44 AM	Low	0.00`
12:58 PM	High	10.40`
7:01 PM	Low	0.33`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Thursday, 03/05
5:54 AM	Low	-0.50`
12:07 PM	High	11.23`
6:14 PM	Low	-0.30`

Friday, 03/06
12:26 AM	High	11.12`
6:36 AM	Low	-0.29`
12:48 PM	High	10.77`
6:53 PM	Low	0.20`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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