This gleeful wee girl runs back to her family after sinking Marine Corps veteran Charlie Stanley at the BCA's Fourth on the Common July 3. LISA KRISTOFF/Boothbay Register

Fun-filled Fourth on the Common

On the Fourth of July, an enormous American flag was displayed high above an area of Boothbay Common, site of the annual Boothbay Civic Association (BCA) event. This longtime favorite event featured live music, and children's games, including watermelon and pie…

Firefighters at the scene of the fire at 7 Farnham Point Road, East Boothbay, June 30. Mark Sullivan photo

Rapid response, aggressive interior attack restrict Farnham Point fire to garage

A rapid response and aggressive interior attack by fire crews prevented a structure fire from fully consuming a home on Farnham Point Road, East Boothbay late Tuesday afternoon, June 30. At 4:15 p.m., Lincoln County Communications dispatched a first-alarm…

A cool place to be

The heat wave arrived July 2 and one of the best ways to beat the humidity and burning sun around the Boothbay region is to jump into the ocean. At near high tide, Barrett’s Park in Boothbay Harbor was a popular place with kids and adults (as well as some dogs!).…

Southport voters reject funding match for Hendricks Head Beach Project

Southport voters said "no" Wednesday, July 1 to raising and appropriating $292,000 as a local match for a federal project designed to protect Hendricks Head Beach from climate-related storms. Earlier this year, the town received approval of $1,670,161 in…

Boothbay Harbor Monday Club pamphlet. Courtesy of the Boothbay Region Historical Society

‘Tea, Treats and Tales’ of The Boothbay Harbor Monday Club Aug. 12

Have you ever heard of The Boothbay Harbor Monday Club? Please read on to quench your curiosity about this little-known organization that was started by local women in the 1890s. If any readers are related to, know of any Monday Club women, or are just plain…

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Windjammer Days Street Parade: Community spirit shines through

Parade of Sail: A stunning setting

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SPECIAL SCREENING AT HARBOR THEATER

Harbor Theater

HOLY MACKERELS DUO PAUL D’ALESSIO AND MARK STOVER AT 727 OCEAN SUNSET BAR TUESDAY JULY 7th 5:30 to 7:30PM

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

Navigating Mid Coast Maine

Built Together: Growing and Celebrating the Trades - July 24 in Belfast

Evergreen Home Performance

Rusty Hinges in concert to benefit the Sail, Power & Steam Museum, Fri., July 10, 7 p.m.

Sail Power & Steam Museum

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Lincoln County Sheriff's Office: 3 arrests

Sheriff Todd Brackett reports the following of incidents.

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Trevett Column: Yard Sale July 11

Saturday, July 11 is the big day. The Better Than A Yard Sale…

This week at the Harbor Theater

"Young Washington"- (PG13; 2 hours, 5 minutes) - Before he was the Father of a Nation, he…

Ocean Point Column: Activities past and future

It was wonderful to see so many participating in…

Southport Column: Take a tour of the island's offerings

Nature tested us this past week with high temperatures, humidity, barely a breeze or cloud…

Photo-archivist Kevin Johnson at Summer Lecture Series July 13

Photographer and photo archivist Kevin Johnson. Courtesy photo

On Monday, July 13, at 7 p.m. at the Southport Town Hall, the Hendricks…

This week at the Lincoln Theater

Encore performances of "The Bikinis" at the Lincoln Theater begin Friday, July 10. Courtesy of the venue

Lincoln County Community Theater presents: "The Bikinis" musical, live on stage! Encore performances…

Isle of Springs Column: Off to a great start

The museum was adorned for the Fourth of July. Courtesy photo

Our New Pier. Welcome to summertime, 2026! In the final column of 2025 (9/8/2025), the…

Letter to the editor

Trump’s 100-year Reich

Dear Editor:

Under the monumental splendor of Mount Rushmore, President Trump used this hallowed…

Letter to the editor

Call your Congress reps before July 13

Dear Editor:

A proposed new OMB (Office of Management and Budget) rule will…

Letter to the editor

Mirror, mirror on the Mall

Dear Editor:

An evil queen incessantly asks her magic mirror, “Who is the fairest of them all?” On queue, it…

Heartwood Theater presents 'When the Machine Stops'

Heartwood Theater's summer production opening July 17 features five local thespians and musical score by Sophia Scott. Courtesy image

Heartwood Theater Company is prepping for one of its most…

Letter to the editor

Shortage of help at BRHS

Dear Editor:

I would like to discuss the shortage of Resource Room teachers…

OPERA HOUSE AT BOOTHBAY HARBOR

Pianist and composer Arsentiy Kharitonov July 11

Arsentiy Kharitonov. Opera House. July 11. Got tickets? Courtesy of the venue

The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor is delighted to welcome back pianist …

Letter to the editor

Fundraiser for Center successful

Dear Editor:

On behalf of the Community Center, I thank all who helped make our "1776" movie event…

Letter to the editor

Thanks from the Alumni Association

Dear Editor:

The BRHS…

Fourth of July fireworks from the footbridge

Once again, professional photographer and regular contributor to the newspaper, Mike Leonard, has…

Letter to the editor

Boothbay resists

Dear Editor:

I can only hope this title has piqued your curiosity to read further.…

Letter to the editor

Fireworks were boring

Dear Editor:

This year, as I do every year that I can remember, I went to the Fourth of July fireworks. I…

Letter to the editor

A wonderful night

Dear Editor:

Thank you to the Community Center for hosting a wonderful evening featuring the…

Free public short-term dockage open on the east side of harbor

The front face of the 168-foot north pier at the Eastside Waterfront Park is available for free daytime short-term docking for the 2026 summer season. Courtesy photo

Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation (BBHWP) is pleased to announce that…

Pemaquid Beach Triathlon to benefit playground at Pemaquid Beach Park

A triathlete celebrates completing the 2025 Pemaquid Beach Triathlon. Photo by Bob Kofman

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Weather or not at BSSC

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Upcoming events at the Maine Art Gallery

Sara Gladu, community science director for Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, will give a talk about the way air impacts the landscape on Saturday, July 11. Photo by Kris Christine

In conjunction with its current exhibition, “Song of the Wild,” Maine Art Gallery is hosting…

Tides

Tuesday, 07/07
4:50 AM	High	9.34`
10:51 AM	Low	0.50`
5:22 PM	High	9.81`
11:24 PM	Low	0.85`

Wednesday, 07/08
5:43 AM	High	9.13`
11:39 AM	Low	0.62`
6:11 PM	High	10.11`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Tuesday, 07/07
4:28 AM	High	8.79`
10:39 AM	Low	0.47`
5:00 PM	High	9.24`
11:12 PM	Low	0.81`

Wednesday, 07/08
5:21 AM	High	8.59`
11:27 AM	Low	0.59`
5:49 PM	High	9.52`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Tuesday, 07/07
4:19 AM	High	9.65`
10:41 AM	Low	0.70`
4:53 PM	High	9.90`
11:13 PM	Low	1.04`

Wednesday, 07/08
5:15 AM	High	9.47`
11:31 AM	Low	0.81`
5:46 PM	High	10.22`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Tuesday, 07/07
4:21 AM	High	10.15`
10:30 AM	Low	0.69`
4:52 PM	High	10.61`
11:04 PM	Low	1.02`

Wednesday, 07/08
5:15 AM	High	9.93`
11:20 AM	Low	0.82`
5:43 PM	High	10.86`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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