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It’s lupine time! And, from the looks of it, this year will produce a bumper crop of this multi-colored roadside attraction. Lupine seem to spread quite effectively which sometimes means they come and go, from year to year, frequently clambering for space one year…

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,…

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…

Rose Campbell returns to her seat after receiving one of several awards and scholarships during Awards Night June 10. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

2026 BRHS Awards Night June 10

Boothbay Region High School held its annual Awards Night Wednesday, June 10 to recognize seniors who received scholarships and awards before their graduation on Friday, June 12. Also, BRHS juniors were presented with Book Awards from various colleges and…

Andy Hamblett: A legacy of service

After more than two decades of transformative leadership, Andy Hamblett will retire as CEO of Boothbay Region YMCA (BRYMCA) at the end of June. Hamblett, who stepped into the job in 2002, has guided the organization through unprecedented growth that has expanded…

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Balloons by the dozens

Busy as can be blowing up balloons on June 9. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

Fishermen's Festival Field Day, Class of 2026

Fisherman's Festival Field Day, Class of 2026

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Máire Ní Chathasaigh and Chris Newman in Concert June 20 at Sail, Power, & Steam Museum

Sail Power & Steam Museum

Camden Garden Club Restores the Traffic Island for Summer

Camden Garden Club

Homemade Donut Contest - Deadline extended

Rockport Opera House

Jazz in June: Savani Latin Jazz Quartet with the Edwards/Haines Duo

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fundraising for programs that strengthen families and promote child safety throughout Lincoln and Knox counties

21st Annual Strawberry Shortcake Shuffle 5K Run/Walk in Damariscotta

Healthy Kids will host the 21st Annual Strawberry Shortcake Shuffle 5K…

Olde Bristol Days announces 13th annual Vintage Car Show Aug. 8

The family-friendly 13th annual OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show will be Saturday, Aug 8 at the Bristol Consolidated School in Bristol. The inaugural Vintage Show first-place trophy winners in 2012 are pictured with their rare 1909 Sears kit car. Jeff Friedman photo

The OBD Williams-Fossett Vintage Car Show will return for its 13th…

U.S. Navy Band and musicians to perform in Boothbay Harbor

The U.S. Navy Band Northeast at the Opera House. June 23 in a free 7 p.m. concert. Doors open at 6:30. Courtesy of the venue

As a lead up to the 250th anniversary of the U.S., and in a spirited celebration to…

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Maine Secretary of State’s Office announces three races are proceeding to Ranked Choice Voting tabulations

AUGUSTA, MAINE – Based on initial results of…

Mexicali Blues and Coastal Rivers Partner to improve Marsh River Bog access

A pair of old red oaks frame the new “Mexicali Trail” at Marsh River Bog Preserve in Newcastle. Courtesy of Coastal Rivers

A partnership between…

Boothbay Baptist Church offering free sports camp

A free sports camp for boys and girls ages 4 to 12 will be held at Clifford…

Father’s Day specials at Harbor Theater

A Father's Day Special at the Harbor Theater: "The Great Escape" back on the silver screen Sunday, June 21. Happy Father's Day from Harbor Theater! Courtesy of the venue

Whether you are a first-generation dad with kids still at home, or a second or third generation…

CTL students are honored at eighth-grade graduation ceremony

CTL eighth graders graduated on Wednesday, June 3rd, in a ceremony celebrating them at the school. Courtesy photo

The Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb celebrated its 31st…

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Join United Way of Mid Coast Maine to celebrate youth ‘Connecting to Tomorrow’

United Way of Mid Coast Maine is extending an invitation to…

BRTV to live stream BRHS graduation events

BRTV Station Manager Lang Sheppard has announced that the station will be streaming Awards…

Edgecomb Primary results

On Primary Day, June 9, Democrat Hannah Pingree and Republican…

A Bird's Tale

What Do These Three Rare Birds Have in Common?

Like its more-common-to-Maine (in winter) northern cousin, the northern shrike, the loggerhead shrike captures small mammals and insects (and occasionally small birds) and often impales them on thorns and twigs so it can more easily tear into them for eating. (Photo by Jeffrey Gammon courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.)

There’s no doubt that we birders find a thrill in seeing rare…

Boothbay Primary election results

Boothbay voters approved the budget for the Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District…

May home prices in Maine remained stable; homes for sale increased 26% since April

AUGUSTA (June 9, 2026)—Although Maine home sales…

CSD Budget Validation referendum passes

The Boothbay-Boothbay Harbor Community School District’s Budget Validation referendum…

Orchard on Springfield College dean's list

Springfield College (Springfield, Massachusetts) has named Madeline Orchard of East…

Candidates’ TV ads

Are you as glad as I am that the myriad TV ads for the various candidates has ended? Spoiled my morning coffee time…

St. Giles annual Country Fair promises to be a day of fun for old and young

A mounted moose head offered as one of auction items at fair. Courtesy photo

Be sure to attend the St. Giles Episcopal Church Fair Saturday,…

Boothbay athletes compete at Maine Summer Special Olympics meet

Valerie Giles finished fourth in the javelin. Courtesy photo

Maine Special Olympic events were held June 5-7 at the University of…

Boothbay Harbor primary election results

Boothbay Harbor voters approved the budget for the Boothbay-…

Joe's Journal

A puzzlement

Modern medicine is wonderful – sometimes.

The white-coated boys and girls with big brains have…

Coastal Rivers offers two-day Wilderness First Aid certification course

Instructor Eric Duffy coaches students through a first aid scenario during a Wilderness First Aid class. Courtesy photo

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OPERA HOUSE AT BOOTHBAY HARBOR

BH Opera House: Cantrip in concert June 19

Cantrip. June 19. Opera House. Got tickets? Photo artist supplied

The name Cantrip is an Old Scots word meaning a charm, magic spell, or piece of mischief and it…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

"The Devil Wears Prada 2" - (PG-13; 1 hour, 59 minutes) - Twenty years after making their…

Tides

Thursday, 06/11
1:51 AM	Low	0.50`
8:13 AM	High	9.13`
2:03 PM	Low	0.64`
8:34 PM	High	10.64`

Friday, 06/12
2:50 AM	Low	-0.08`
9:13 AM	High	9.32`
2:58 PM	Low	0.47`
9:28 PM	High	11.15`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Thursday, 06/11
1:39 AM	Low	0.47`
7:51 AM	High	8.60`
1:51 PM	Low	0.60`
8:12 PM	High	10.02`

Friday, 06/12
2:38 AM	Low	-0.07`
8:51 AM	High	8.77`
2:46 PM	Low	0.44`
9:06 PM	High	10.50`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Thursday, 06/11
1:42 AM	Low	0.55`
7:47 AM	High	9.57`
1:55 PM	Low	0.67`
8:11 PM	High	10.84`

Friday, 06/12
2:40 AM	Low	-0.08`
8:49 AM	High	9.77`
2:50 PM	Low	0.52`
9:05 PM	High	11.39`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Thursday, 06/11
1:32 AM	Low	0.56`
7:45 AM	High	9.98`
1:45 PM	Low	0.76`
8:07 PM	High	11.38`

Friday, 06/12
2:30 AM	Low	-0.06`
8:44 AM	High	10.20`
2:41 PM	Low	0.60`
9:02 PM	High	11.90`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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