Jose Hernández-Juviel uses a marlinspike on refurbished rigging during a March 19 demonstration. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

‘Welcome back to Sample’s Shipyard’

In partnership with Boothbay Region Historical Society, Bristol Marine at Sample’s Shipyard invited the public March 19 to peruse its museum and go on a behind-the-scenes tour with its crew. The event drew about 100 guests from local and surrounding regions, and…

"Alice In Wonderland" rehearsals have been in full swing this month. Emily Mirabile photo

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Take a trip to 'Wonderland' with the Y Arts Community Players

“When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!” - Alice The Y Arts Community Players will bring the fantastical world created by Lewis Carroll, "Alice In Wonderland," to audiences…

Residents gather March 17 to approve the $2.4 million AOS 98 budget for FY27. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Voters pass $2.4M AOS 98 budget

Voters passed a $2,432,590 budget for the 2027 fiscal year at the Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98 annual budget meeting March 17. Around 20 residents from Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Edgecomb, Southport and Georgetown participated at the…

Edgecomb selectmen finalize town warrant

The Edgecomb town warrant is complete and off to the printer. Selectmen finalized the 43-article warrant during the March 17 meeting. Selectmen also scheduled a mandatory public hearing at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29. Residents will vote Saturday, May 16 in…

3 Boothbay star athletes advancing to collegiate level

March 19 was a day to recognize the achievements of three incredible Boothbay Region High School athletes and wish them success in their collegiate careers. BRHS hosted a signing ceremony for seniors Rose Campbell, Tatum French and Griffin Yereance, who signed…

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

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Mah Jong class starts April 2! If you would like to learn how to play this fascinating game, join…

BH selectmen talk spring cleaning, approve warrant

Boothbay Harbor is getting a new coat of paint. March 23, Town Manager…

Boothbay Region YMCA: Community Catalyst for Good

More Than a Game: Tuesday Night Soccer at the Y

Community members getting ready to play soccer at the YMCA. Allyson Goodwin photo

Every Tuesday evening, the Boothbay Region YMCA fieldhouse…

Hendricks Head Restoration Project discussion April 15

The Southport Selectboard invites residents, property owners, and…

Ocean Point Column: Remembering Chris Webber and scheduling summer events

Finally spring has arrived although the temperatures and…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 1 arrest

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 205 calls for service for the period of…

U Maine's University Singers

BRHS alumna among the acapella singers

UniveristyUniversity Singers made a first ever appearance at Boothbay Region High School Friday, March 20. STEVE EDWARDS/Boothbay Register

University of Maine’s University Singers peformed for the first time at…

Edgecomb planning board approves Twisted Willow Farm site plan

Twisted Willow Farm moved a step closer March 19 to building an indoor…

American Legion Post 36

Two major events are happening this week, National Medal of Honor Day, the 25th, and the National Vietnam…

Wiscasset planning board hears about would-be veterans facility

Approval for a training, living and rehabilitation facility on Route 27…

Registration opens for hands-on ocean science program for teachers this summer

Registration has officially opened for…

Boothbay Baptist Church

You are invited: Passover Seder

It never ceases to intrigue me. I have lived in an area for several years and drive the…

Volunteer docents sought for Pemaquid Point Lighthouse

Pemaquid Point Light Station. Courtesy photo

As we approach the 2027 Bicentennial of the Pemaquid Point Light Station,…

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Crisis averted

Dear Editor:

I want to publicly thank Maria and Andrew at Nathan's Pharmacy. Sunday morning we…

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Edgecomb school students deserve better

Dear Editor:

In the 2020 school year there were eighty-six (86)…

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Kids just want to belong

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The school committee voted to spend up to $285,000 to send up to 10 students to the Sheepscot…

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Relocate pick pile, encourage recycling, reuse

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Finding opportunity to repurpose things no longer…

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The grand old potty

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In this marketplace of ideas we call democracy, today's GOP comes up short. Instead of offering…

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Write in Mike Bartles

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I am writing to urge the Boothbay Harbor community to write in Mike Bartles for the Boothbay…

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Stop the war!

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It is now becoming a very scary situation: I heard this morning on the news that the United States is…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

Margot Robbie stars as Catherine in "Wuthering Heights" opening March 27 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

"Sirat" - (R; 1 hour, 55 minutes - In Spanish, French, English, and Arabic) - A…

Southport Column: Spring flowers through winter weather

Winter is not done with us yet, deep in our hearts we knew that, so best…

Coastal Senior College Course

Watercolor painting for beginners

Beginning on Wednesday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to noon. Instructor Cynthia Dias will lead “…

CTL MathCounts team participates in state competition

CTL's Mathcounts team at the state competition: Eni Burns, Adeline Inman, Charlie Record and Toby McKenzie. Courtesy photo

The MathCounts team from the Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb…

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Rockland Tides

Tuesday, 03/24
3:14 AM	High	11.35`
9:47 AM	Low	-0.58`
4:00 PM	High	9.82`
10:00 PM	Low	0.79`

Wednesday, 03/25
4:14 AM	High	11.06`
10:51 AM	Low	-0.28`
5:08 PM	High	9.46`
11:05 PM	Low	1.11`

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Belfast Tides

Tuesday, 03/24
3:12 AM	High	11.54`
9:38 AM	Low	-0.48`
3:54 PM	High	10.01`
9:53 PM	Low	0.89`

Wednesday, 03/25
4:12 AM	High	11.07`
10:41 AM	Low	0.00`
4:59 PM	High	9.53`
10:59 PM	Low	1.32`

Marine Forecast
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