'Round Town

It's been 30 years since Cecil Pierce passed and 120 years since his birth, yet many of his accomplishments linger. The stories about Cecil’s accomplishments and activities are too numerous to mention, especially since my contact with him was quite limited. I knew…

Commissioners approve 6 ASK grants

Lincoln County commissioners approved six local grants April 21. The grants are awarded through Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission and are called ASK grants (assistance with specific know-how). Executive Director Emily Rabbe explained grant details for…

BRSAF exceeds annual fundraising campaign goal

The Boothbay Region Student Aid Fund (BRSAF) 2025–2026 Annual Campaign General Fund donations have reached more than $417,000 exceeding our goal of $275,000 and reflecting the continued generosity and commitment of our year-round and seasonal communities in…

Both greater yellowlegs, like the one in this photo, and its close relative the lesser yellowlegs, can be found in the Seal River Watershed of northern Manitoba - and also here in Maine. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells.

A Bird's Tale

Good News for Millions of Birds that Call Seal River Their Home

There’s still at least three or four feet of snow on the ground in the Seal River Watershed. It’s located in northern Manitoba, but already there are perhaps twenty million birds or more migrating north toward the impressive landscape they’ll call home for the…

Megan Benvenuto, new CEO of the Boothbay Region YMCA. Courtesy photo

Boothbay Region YMCA announces Megan Benvenuto as new CEO

Following an extensive nationwide search, the Board of Trustees of the Boothbay Region YMCA is pleased to announce the unanimous selection of Megan Benvenuto of Acworth, Georgia as its next Chief Executive Officer. A native New Englander, Ms. Benvenuto…

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Project Graduation, fans benefit most at Alumni game

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Special Sound Immersion at the Rockport Opera House - Gongs, Cello, and Shakuhachi

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Australian singer-songwriter Nigel Wearne May 8

Nigel Wearne. May 8. Boothbay Harbor Opera House. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

“The arranging chutzpuh of Ennio Morricone, vocal swagger of Van…

Donations sought for Grand March tuxedos

For the Boothbay Region High School Grand March, students will wear tuxedos and white gowns…

Bangor Savings Bank supports ‘100+ Women Who Care Lincoln County Maine’ with major donation

Brynne Whitney speaks to 100+ Women Who Care members about Bangor Savings Bank's support. Courtesy photo

In October of 2025, seven local women…

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 1 arrest

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 236 calls for service for the period of April…

Lincoln Theater

'The Sound of Music' returns to the big screen

Audiences of all ages are invited to Lincoln Theater to experience the timeless magic of “…

Seahawks beat Hall-Dale, 3-1, to post first win

The Boothbay baseball team went from the lowest "lows" to the highest "highs" in a matter of…

Community Band members needed

The Community Band plays at the 2025 Grand March. File photo

In 1991, Al and Becky Roberts organized the Boothbay Region Alumni-Community Band to honor the…

News and notes from the Community Center

Hurry! We are down to the last few days to buy your raffle tickets to win $200 in cleaning services.…

BH selectmen nod Sample’s Shipyard pier expansion

Boothbay Harbor selectmen unanimously approve Sample Shipyard's planned renovations during a April 28 wharves and weirs hearing. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

April 28, Boothbay Harbor selectmen voted 4-0 to approve construction work at Sample’…

2026 Windjammer Days

Carl B. Williams Jr.: Service in the Navy Seabees

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

This week at the Lincoln Theater

"KNIFE: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie" screening at Lincoln Theater includes Q&A with director/producer Alex Gibney one night only: May 2. Courtesy of the venue

"Fantasy Life" - (R; 1 hour, 31 minutes) - An anxious law school dropout (Matthew…

Nurses’ role in shaping patient experience discussed at Lincoln Theater May 21

MaineHealth…

American Legion Post 36

So, May is now upon us! And while I love winter, snow specifically, meaning I still like to ski, by…

Boothbay Region Ambulance Service – A look at who we are and why it matters

Boothbay Region Ambulance Service headquarters

Since stepping into the…

Veggies to Table awarded $5,000 grant

Picking flowers at Veggies to Table. Courtesy photo

Veggies to Table is honored to announce it has received a $5,000 Nourishment Grant from the Quimby…

Seahawk girls tennis defeats Oak Hill, 3-2

The Boothbay Region High School girls tennis team (2-0) won its second match of the…

Boothbay Harbor warrant, budget votes set for May 2

Boothbay…

Southport Column: So long and good luck alpaca farm owners

The return trip was as always, a long one filled with adverse weather,…

Southport Planning Board

The Southport Planning Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 6 at 5 p.m. at the…

BRHS boys tennis

Boothbay defeats Madison, 4-1

The Boothbay Region High School boys tennis team improved to 3-0 on the season with a 4-1 win at home…

Midcoast District 9 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings

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Community cats and the benefits of trap, neuter and return

Hello! My name is Blakeley (aka Queen). I’m a Boothbay Harbor…

Commentary

Where Have All the Heroes Gone?

There is a time in everyone’s life when they realize their actions matter, when what they do next…

Letter to the editor

Vote for Barbara Cray for DA

Dear Editor:

I have known Barbara Cray for almost a decade. We are members of the same…

Tides

Wednesday, 04/29
4:24 AM	Low	0.15`
10:47 AM	High	9.56`
4:38 PM	Low	0.53`
11:03 PM	High	10.26`

Thursday, 04/30
5:09 AM	Low	-0.08`
11:32 AM	High	9.49`
5:18 PM	Low	0.69`
11:41 PM	High	10.34`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Wednesday, 04/29
4:12 AM	Low	0.15`
10:25 AM	High	9.00`
4:26 PM	Low	0.50`
10:41 PM	High	9.66`

Thursday, 04/30
4:57 AM	Low	-0.07`
11:10 AM	High	8.94`
5:06 PM	Low	0.65`
11:19 PM	High	9.73`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 04/29
4:08 AM	Low	0.15`
10:21 AM	High	10.23`
4:24 PM	Low	0.38`
10:41 PM	High	10.75`

Thursday, 04/30
4:54 AM	Low	0.00`
11:08 AM	High	10.06`
5:06 PM	Low	0.63`
11:22 PM	High	10.72`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 04/29
4:03 AM	Low	0.07`
10:17 AM	High	10.47`
4:20 PM	Low	0.48`
10:33 PM	High	11.05`

Thursday, 04/30
4:49 AM	Low	-0.15`
11:02 AM	High	10.43`
5:01 PM	Low	0.64`
11:13 PM	High	11.14`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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