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I know it is ancient history but so much community fun! Events with a focus on what makes the region a community. No great fanfare, no fireworks, nothing but a real treat to celebrate special local people and organizations. I miss it. But, generally speaking,…

Mike Tomko presents a representative of U.S Coast Guard Boothbay Harbor with the Spirit of America Tribute. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor voters pass $6.7M budget

It was smooth sailing May 2 as about 50 Boothbay Harbor residents voted to approve this year’s 18-article town warrant, which included a $6,763,908 fiscal year 2027 budget, about a 5.6% increase from last year. “Over the past year, we've continued to…

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library's Earth Day celebration April 25. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

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Earth Day: Make it every day

Earth Day. I remember the first observance in 1970, I was a high school freshman. I don't remember if there was an assembly or science class outside, but I do remember how special I thought the idea was: Each of us can help make our corners of the world protected…

Residents at the CSD annual budget meeting April 28. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Residents pass first $12.1M CSD budget vote

Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor voters approved the first of two public votes for the Community School District (CSD) proposed $12.1 million budget for the 2027 fiscal year. At the annual budget meeting April 28, around 70 residents passed the 18-article warrant. The…

BRHS Drama delivers full-scale ‘Phantom’ classic

BRHS Drama staged three shows of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” May 1-2 in the school’s auditorium. A small cast of 13, determined to perform Broadway’s notoriously difficult classic, aligned with the vision of Director Dr. Mary Miller, to remind…

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Mountain Valley one-hits Boothbay baseball

Mountain Valley pitcher Kegan Jordan allowed one hit in five innings May 11 as the Falcons…

Lady Seahawks fall to Ramblers, 4-1, in MVC tennis

The Boothbay Lady Seahawks lost to Winthrop May 11, 4-1, in Mountain Valley Conference…

Boothbay boys' tennis keeps rolling along

The Boothbay boys' tennis team remained undefeated this season with a 5-0 victory Monday over…

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Vote no on Wiscasset's school budget

Dear Editor:

On June 9th, Wiscasset voters will decide whether to approve a…

Boothbay-Wiscasset Regional Adult Ed calls for fall enrichment class proposals

Fall might seem far away now that spring is finally here, but Boothbay-Wiscasset Regional Adult Education is already planning…

WHERE IT'S AT

Workshop and perform with Millennium Magic Chorus June 6

The Millennium Magic singers. Courtesy of Laura Fassett

Remember the first time you heard a barbershop quartet? I can still see, and hear,…

Letter to the editor

New leadership: The future of Edgecomb Eddy School

Dear Editor:

Maureen Heffernan is the right choice for the Edgecomb Eddy…

How to rig an election

Dear Editor:

Our corrupt and partisan supreme court has gutted the long standing Voting Rights Act of 1965, an…

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One law he can’t break

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Our serial lawbreaker, the 34-felony-count president, has led a charmed life — until now.…

Boothbay Harbor Opera House

Quebec trad folk band Traverse May 28

Traverse. BBH Opera House. May 28. Got tickets? Photo: Emmanuelle Roberge

Winner of Quebec’s prestigious OPUS Prize for Album of the Year, "Traditional Québécois…

Letter to the editor

A successful event thank you

Dear Editor:

The Boothbay Region Garden Club hosted the Medomak District Annual Meeting on…

Southport

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms still with us and those that are not, where might we be without the love, care,…

Boothbay/Wiscasset Boys' Track & Field finish third at MVC meet

The Boothbay/Wiscasset Boys' Track and Field team finished third May 4 in an eight-…

CTL educators speak at New England conference

CTL's Head of School Katy Inman and pre-kindergarten teacher Haley Barnes present at a showcase for New England educators in Connecticut.

Haley Barnes and Katy Inman, of the Center for Teaching and Learning in…

Boothbay tennis aces netting good results in state tournament

Two singles players and one doubles team advanced past the first round of…

Madison girls blank Lady Seahawks in tennis action

Boothbay's Abby Orchard started strong in her Class C Girls' South tennis…

Harbor Theater nominated for best movie theater

Harbor Theater audiences catch up with friends and neighbors before each screening. Courtesy of the venue

One of Down East magazine’s favorite annual issues is the Best of Maine edition.…

Film screening, meet and greet with DA candidate Barbara Cray

A scene from "Votes for Women, the History of Women’s Suffrage Through Song," being shown at Harbor Theater during Barbara Cray meet and greet. Courtesy of the candidate or District 6 District Attorney

On Tuesday, May 19, Barbara Cray, candidate for district attorney for…

Maine Art Gallery

Panel program on sustainable farming coming up

“This is such a fun and engaging show,” said one…

Eleanor Marshall, Class of 2026 salutatorian

Boothbay Region High School Class of 2026’s salutatorian, Eleanor Marshall, is…

Lincoln County Historical Association

Enjoy history? Volunteers are needed at Chapman-Hall House

Set for tea. Everyday life in early Damariscotta is shared at the Chapman-Hall House. Courtesy of Louise Miller

On Saturday, May 16, from 9 to 11 a.m., the Chapman-Hall House…

BRHS Class of 1971 reunion plans announced

The Boothbay Region High School Class of 1971 will be holding their 55th reunion Saturday, July…

News and Notes

And the winner is! Congrats to Mary Connelly who won the raffle on May 5 for $200 in services from…

This week at the Harbor Theater

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" opens at the Harbor Theater Friday, May 15. Courtesy of the venue

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" - (PG; 1 hour, 38 minutes) - After foiling Bowser’s last…

Tides

Wednesday, 05/13
2:27 AM	Low	0.79`
8:50 AM	High	9.32`
2:44 PM	Low	0.55`
9:14 PM	High	10.24`

Thursday, 05/14
3:21 AM	Low	0.06`
9:44 AM	High	9.63`
3:33 PM	Low	0.26`
10:01 PM	High	10.90`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Wednesday, 05/13
2:15 AM	Low	0.74`
8:28 AM	High	8.78`
2:32 PM	Low	0.52`
8:52 PM	High	9.64`

Thursday, 05/14
3:09 AM	Low	0.05`
9:22 AM	High	9.06`
3:21 PM	Low	0.24`
9:39 PM	High	10.27`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Wednesday, 05/13
2:15 AM	Low	0.89`
8:23 AM	High	9.76`
2:35 PM	Low	0.57`
8:49 PM	High	10.43`

Thursday, 05/14
3:08 AM	Low	0.18`
9:18 AM	High	10.05`
3:24 PM	Low	0.34`
9:36 PM	High	11.08`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Wednesday, 05/13
2:07 AM	Low	0.86`
8:21 AM	High	10.13`
2:26 PM	Low	0.62`
8:45 PM	High	10.97`

Thursday, 05/14
3:01 AM	Low	0.10`
9:15 AM	High	10.49`
3:15 PM	Low	0.33`
9:33 PM	High	11.65`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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