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Perhaps a midwinter puzzle might provide diversion from the coldness that has been with us for our recent past and present, with maybe a small break coming up which may include some of my most dreaded winter rain. Ugh. I hate winter rain and its accompanying…

Firefighters work at containing a fire at 2 Maddocks Road in Southport on Monday, Feb. 16. Courtesy of Mark Sullivan

Southport house fire Feb. 16

On Feb. 16 at 8:05 p.m., Lincoln County Emergency Communications issued a mutual aid, first alarm fire call for a chimney and possible structure fire at the residence owned by Matt and Abigail Elder at 2 Maddocks Road in Southport. The first fire crews arriving…

A BRES third grader shares a book with Village resident Leigh Sherrill. Courtesy photo

Boothbay third graders bring valentines and birding fun to St. Andrews Village

On Tuesday, Feb. 10, third graders from Boothbay Region Elementary School visited St. Andrews Village in collaboration with Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. The visit is part of a six-month bird study led by Beth Jarvis, where students learn about winter birds in…

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

Buckfield ousts Boothbay girls from Class D tourney

In the end, Buckfield was simply too big, too quick and too good. The Boothbay girls lost, 61-37, to the Bucks in the Class D South quarterfinal round Feb. 16 at Augusta Civic Center. But it didn't start out that way. The game's opening minutes looked promising…

Maine Supreme Court rules in school district's favor

Maine Supreme Judicial Court has ruled in favor of the Community School District (CSD). The court released the decision Feb. 10, ruling against each of the plaintiffs' issues around the $30 million referendum for renovations to Boothbay Region Elementary School…

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Sonic Alchemy's 'Submerged' at the Waldo

Join sound worker Jim Doble, cellist April Reed-Cox, and multi-instrumentalist and third generation…

Boothbay Sea and Science Center appoints attorney Mark Rees to board of directors

The Boothbay Sea…

Lincoln County Commissioners

Decision on opioid settlement disbursement still rankles some

A Jefferson mother who lost her son to drug addiction made a return visit Feb. 17 to the county…

Sewer district changes late fee policy

Superintendent Sean Boyer shares the district's recent cybersecurity assessment with trustees. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Due to continuing paper mail delivery delays in the region, Boothbay Harbor Sewer District (BHSD…

MaineHealth offers free, paid CNA training

MaineHealth is now recruiting for its…

Business Booster Series: Sessions on tourism, local financing, and legal services

The Business…

Mid-Coast Audubon bird seed sale fundraiser

Jay on feeder, photo by Caleigh Waldman. Order your bird seed and support your birds this spring and summer. Courtesy photo

It’s time to prepare for your spring bird-…

A Bird's Tale

Clint Eastwood and the Waxwings

In real time, the authors estimated 400-500 Bohemian waxwings in the tops of the trees behind the house. Later, counting from a photograph, they discovered there was more than a thousand. Courtesy of Jeff and Allison Wells.

In the Clint Eastwood movie, “Pale Rider,” a group of independent gold prospectors live and pan…

Coastal Rivers to offer hand tool sharpening workshop

A workshop participant sharpens the edges of a spade with a grinding tool. Courtesy photo

Due to high demand, Coastal Rivers has…

From the assistant editor

Done with winter

So done with winter. The cold, the extra cold, the wind, the little wind when the forecast said calm wind, which I think is…

From the editor

Back at the tournament

After walking into the media entrance at Augusta Civic Center on Saturday morning, I sat down on an empty bleacher…

Joe's Journal

Is Ms. Pigette in trouble?

Last weekend, as I drove back home from (never mind), I stopped to chat with Ms. Pigette. It has been a tough winter…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

The 2026 Oscar nominated Short Films begin screening at the Lincoln Theater Friday, Feb. 20 - Wednesday, Feb. 25. Image courtesy of the venue

"The Choral" - (R; 1 hour, 53 minutes) - 1916. The Choral Society in Yorkshire has…

'The Gleaners and I': Connects art, food justice, community action

"The Gleaners and I" plays one day only at the Lincoln Theater, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. Courtesy of the venue

Lincoln Theater, in partnership with Healthy Lincoln County and the…

This week at the Harbor Theater

"The Choral" - (R; 1 hour, 53 minutes) - Set in 1916, "The Choral" unfolds in Ramsden…

A beloved Sondheim musical returns to the big screen

"Merrily We Roll Along," screening Feb. 26 at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue

Few musicals have traveled a more surprising path than Stephen Sondheim’s “…

Refuse district amends bylaws, removes Cunningham as vice chairman

BRRDD trustees voted Feb. 12 to remove Chuck Cunningham of Boothbay, who was not present at the meeting, as vice chairman. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

The Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District (BRRDD) trustees voted Feb…

Seahawks send 6 to Class B championships

With a top-10!…

Cunningham challenges refuse district's formula calculations

Refuse district directors are doing some budget recalculations after a member challenged their figures…

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office: 3 arrests

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 230 calls for service for the period…

2026 Windjammer Days

Donald Higgins: Navy helped him see the world

Donald Higgins near Mt. Fuji. Courtesy of Donald Higgins

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

Southport Column: Ice harvests remembered, food events and more

Beginning a bit early this week, tomorrow when I normally would write I…

Shore Hills Campground and Reny Construction serve Community Lunch

A good crowd at the Feb. 16 Community Lunch. Courtesy photo

Shore Hills Campground & Reny Construction came ready to feed…

The Waldo Theatre

Waldo After Dark Screens David Cronenberg’s 'The Fly'

The Waldo's newest Waldo After Dark film screens on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m…

Tides

Thursday, 02/19
12:12 AM	High	9.91`
6:00 AM	Low	-0.29`
12:24 PM	High	10.47`
6:23 PM	Low	-0.70`

Friday, 02/20
12:48 AM	High	10.25`
6:42 AM	Low	-0.53`
1:05 PM	High	10.33`
7:02 PM	Low	-0.61`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Thursday, 02/19
5:48 AM	Low	-0.27`
12:02 PM	High	9.86`
6:11 PM	Low	-0.66`

Friday, 02/20
12:26 AM	High	9.65`
6:30 AM	Low	-0.50`
12:43 PM	High	9.73`
6:50 PM	Low	-0.58`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Thursday, 02/19
5:47 AM	Low	0.28`
11:54 AM	High	10.92`
6:13 PM	Low	-0.27`

Friday, 02/20
12:20 AM	High	10.53`
6:29 AM	Low	0.01`
12:36 PM	High	10.85`
6:52 PM	Low	-0.21`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Thursday, 02/19
5:42 AM	Low	-0.15`
11:55 AM	High	11.41`
6:05 PM	Low	-0.60`

Friday, 02/20
12:17 AM	High	11.17`
6:23 AM	Low	-0.38`
12:36 PM	High	11.28`
6:44 PM	Low	-0.50`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine

Evergreen Home Performance

Blue Café Book Release and Performance featuring Peter Gallway and his book, "Hardtail Strat - Guitars, Heroin, Songs, and Stories"

Camden Opera House

Sunday Breakfast at Brady's

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Brady's to host all day Super Bowl Event and open for the BIG GAME!

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Buy a bouquet & help Meals on Wheels serve a meal!

MCH Making Community Happen

Winter Supper Series at Southport General Store

Southport General Store & Barn

Baby Back Ribs & All You Can Eat Haddock Thursday open 11-5

Brady’s

We're Still Here!! open 6 days a week... and Community Lunch Monday

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Evergreen Home Performance named top insulation rebate contractor in Maine

Evergreen Home Performance

Blue Café Book Release and Performance featuring Peter Gallway and his book, "Hardtail Strat - Guitars, Heroin, Songs, and Stories"

Camden Opera House

Sunday Breakfast at Brady's

Brady’s

Brady's to host all day Super Bowl Event and open for the BIG GAME!

Brady’s

Buy a bouquet & help Meals on Wheels serve a meal!

MCH Making Community Happen

Winter Supper Series at Southport General Store

Southport General Store & Barn

Baby Back Ribs & All You Can Eat Haddock Thursday open 11-5

Brady’s

We're Still Here!! open 6 days a week... and Community Lunch Monday

Brady’s

Upcoming Events

Boothbay Harbor Ocean On Tap

Thursday, February 19, 2026 - 06:00 pm

Boothbay Region Food Pantry

Friday, February 20, 2026 - 11:00 am to1:00 pm

Bean supper & book swap

Friday, February 20, 2026 - 04:00 pm to6:00 pm

Southport General Store Winter Supper Series: Baked Bean & Book Swap

Friday, February 20, 2026 - 04:00 pm to6:00 pm

Cary Grant Film Series: His Girl Friday

Friday, February 20, 2026 - 07:00 pm to9:00 pm

Walter Parks Trio & The Unlawful Assembly featuring Ada Dyer

Friday, February 20, 2026 - 07:30 pm

Walter Parks with Ada Dyer Feb. 20

Friday, February 20, 2026 - 07:30 pm

'Pride & Prejudice': Courtship, chaos and comebacks

Sunday, February 22, 2026 - 03:00 pm to5:00 pm

Sonic Alchemy: Submerged

Sunday, February 22, 2026 - 04:00 pm to6:00 pm

Community Lunch at Brady's

Monday, November 3, 0025 - 11:30 am to1:00 pm

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