'Round Town

Every year, our family tries to arrange a weeklong gathering in August. It’s a much-anticipated event for everyone to be together on Monhegan, one of the most favorite places we know. Sometimes we have needed to adjust, as we did last year with the…

Goodbye, Flowbird blue, and hello to SmartMobile green. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Harbor parking gets new look

Paid parking begins in Boothbay Harbor starting June 1, and this year returning visitors may notice the lack of blue on the kiosks. The town’s prior partner, Flowbird, was recently bought out, and all online payments will now be made through the ParkMobile…

The 2025 Memorial Day Parade in Southport begins. File photo

Boothbay Region Memorial Day parades schedule

This year's observance of dearly departed veterans this Memorial Day will be held on Monday, May 25. Keeping with tradition, all Boothbay region veterans - U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Merchant Marines - are…

The trills of chipping sparrows can be heard in neighborhoods across Maine and the U.S., but recognizing their songs from other trillers can be tricky. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells

A Bird's Tale

Trill Seekers

Over the last month as we’ve walked our little black dog around the neighborhood each morning, we’ve rarely been out of earshot of the trilling songs of either dark-eyed juncos or chipping sparrows. Both species are among the vast numbers of birds that produce a…

Boothbay Region Elementary School's planned renovation. File photo

CSD trustees reconsider scope of BRES renovation

May 14, the Community School District (CSD) trustees edited the scope of the $30 million renovation project at Boothbay Region Elementary School due to the lawsuit delay. Lavallee Brensinger architect Lance Whitehead said that, as of May 2026, there has been an 18…

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Rotary's Big Gray Barn is open for the season.

BRHS Drama delivers full-scale ‘Phantom’ classic

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“Hello Boothbay, I am overjoyed to be working at Shear Artistry. I have been…

Look back on ‘25-’26 Library Afterschool Clubs

Designing T-shirts was one of the many afterschool projects at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library this year. Courtesy of BHML

If you walk into Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library (BHML) on a Wednesday afternoon…

BRHS girls tennis

4 seniors honored at final home match

Hannah Kreft and her mother, Amanda Kreft. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

Four seniors on the 2026 Boothbay Region High School girls tennis team were honored for their…

BRHS girls tennis

Seahawks defeat Cougars, 4-1

The Boothbay Region High School girls tennis team finished its regular season with a home win over…

Correction on Memorial Day parades

In the print version of this week’s issue, we mistakenly listed the Southport Memorial Day parade…

Damariscotta Open Mic May 30

Linda Picceri and Michelle Tanguay, No Spring Chickens, to play May Open Mic on May 30. Courtesy photo

On Saturday, May 30, welcome summer with the sounds and spirit that music, song and spoken words bring to…

64th Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days

Navy Band Northeast Ensembles playing June 23-24

Three Navy Band Northeast ensembles will bring their music to the 64th annual…

Bigelow Laborator for Ocean Sciences

Annual event showcases algae applications and opportunities

Senior Research Scientist Mike Lomas shows WWF colleagues a display that spotlights the history, reach, and impact of the NCMA (Credit: Alex Seise)

Fishermen, scientists, chefs, and seafood fans descended on the Maine…

donations matched by store co-owner and dispersed via Maine Strong Memorial Foundation

front view of Damariscotta Hardware store

Damariscotta Hardware and Randolph Hardware are…

BRHS boys tennis

Seahawks defeat Spruce Mountain 4-1

The Boothbay Region High School boys tennis team improved to 10-1 with a 4-1 win over the Spruce…

BRHS girls tennis

Seahawks shut out Cobras to improve to 5-6

The Boothbay Region High School girls tennis team improved to 5-6 on the season with a home win…

Cruiser a total loss following April 21 accident on Route 1

On April 21, a Lincoln County cruiser was involved in an accident on Route One resulting in the vehicle's…

The John W. Ballou Award is the highest honor given out annually by the…

Novelist Ellen Baker to host immersive launch party for 'Summerland Cove'

Midcoast author Ellen Baker's immersive book launch party is slated for June 2 at the Wiscasset Yacht Club. Courtesy photo

Author Ellen Baker will celebrate the release of her new Maine…

BRHS boys tennis

Hinckley, Yereance honored at final home match

Harry Hinckley with his father, Gary Hinckley, mother Amy Harkins and his stepfather Adam Harkins. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Region High School boys tennis coach Mark Gorey had kind words to say about his two…

From the editor

Memorial Day parades

It has been a pleasure to record the Boothbay region’s Memorial Day parades for the newspaper for many years. With…

Boothbay Harbor site visit rescheduled

The Boothbay Harbor Planning Board site visit at the Eastside Waterfront Park that had been…

BRHS boys tennis

Seahawks suffer first loss

Harry Hinckley, playing first doubles with Ronan Drage, sets to return a serve against North Yarmouth Academy on May 19. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

The North Yarmouth Academy Panthers handed the Boothbay Region High School Seahawks their first loss…

Joe's Journal

David v. Goliath in 2026

Thousands of miles east of Boothbay’s Ocean Point, Russians troopers are being slaughtered in a conflict that was…

Frida Kahlo on the Big Screen at Lincoln Theater

"The Two Fridas." 1939. A scene in the Exhibition On Screen (EOS) film, "Frida Kahlo: The Making of an Icon." See it at the Lincoln Theater May 28 & 29. Courtesy of EOS

The life and legacy of one of the world’s most recognizable and influential artists…

BHPD arrests 6, summonses 2 between March 27-May 16

Boothbay Harbor Police Department made six arrests and summonsed two others between…

Arthur Richardson is 2026 Memorial Day Grand Marshal

Arthur Richardson, left, with Bob Raudenbush marching in a past Memorial Day parade. File photo

Korean War veteran and retired Boothbay Harbor Fire Chief Arthur Richardson has been…

Cemetery Chronicles: Some gave all

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WHERE IT'S AT

The annual Student Art Show at BRAF

The art of more than 400 students was on display the past two weeks at Boothbay Region Art Foundation here in Boothbay…

Tides

Friday, 05/22
4:18 AM	High	10.68`
10:35 AM	Low	-0.42`
5:10 PM	High	9.53`
10:55 PM	Low	0.95`

Saturday, 05/23
5:24 AM	High	10.16`
11:37 AM	Low	-0.01`
6:12 PM	High	9.52`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Friday, 05/22
3:56 AM	High	10.06`
10:23 AM	Low	-0.39`
4:48 PM	High	8.98`
10:43 PM	Low	0.89`

Saturday, 05/23
5:02 AM	High	9.57`
11:25 AM	Low	-0.01`
5:50 PM	High	8.97`
11:50 PM	Low	1.01`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Friday, 05/22
3:55 AM	High	11.35`
10:24 AM	Low	-0.78`
4:48 PM	High	10.11`
10:44 PM	Low	0.76`

Saturday, 05/23
5:01 AM	High	10.87`
11:25 AM	Low	-0.39`
5:50 PM	High	10.12`
11:50 PM	Low	0.84`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Friday, 05/22
3:51 AM	High	11.41`
10:17 AM	Low	-0.31`
4:38 PM	High	10.36`
10:41 PM	Low	1.05`

Saturday, 05/23
4:56 AM	High	10.89`
11:19 AM	Low	0.11`
5:41 PM	High	10.29`
11:47 PM	Low	1.12`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND OF FOOD AND FUN!

Mine Oyster Waterfront Dining & Night Club with LIVE entertainment

Popover Friday and Saturday!! (Oh, and prime rib too!!)

Brady’s

Official Deck opening Friday at Brady's!! (Construction delay)

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Anonymous Donor Pledges Dollar-to-Dollar Match

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Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

BOSTON DANCE THEATER returns to the Strand stage!

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Main Street Shop

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND OF FOOD AND FUN!

Mine Oyster Waterfront Dining & Night Club with LIVE entertainment

Popover Friday and Saturday!! (Oh, and prime rib too!!)

Brady’s

Official Deck opening Friday at Brady's!! (Construction delay)

Brady’s

Anonymous Donor Pledges Dollar-to-Dollar Match

Sail Power & Steam Museum

WE’RE OPEN FOR THE 2026 SEASON AND JUST WAITING FOR YOU!

Smuggler’s Cove Oceanfront Inn

BOSTON DANCE THEATER returns to the Strand stage!

The Strand Theatre

Pop up live music on Brady's deck!!

Brady’s

Iron Horse Antiques + General Store Opens For the Season!

Boothbay Railway Village Museum

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