First National Bank contributes $50,000 to Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s Next 100 Capital Campaign

First National Bank is proud to announce a $50,000 contribution to Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s Next 100 Capital Campaign, supporting the library’s work to preserve its historic role in the Boothbay region while expanding access, safety, and community…

Given that the informal name many birders use for this bird is the "butterbutt," it's no surprise that its formal English name is the yellow-rumped warbler. Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells.

A Bird's Tale

Bird Name Color Commentary

Some of you may know of our sometimes obsession with bird names. We’ve written before on topics that fit that bill, including the question about colors in North American bird names, birds that say their names, and birds named after what or how they eat. As…

The BBHWP's first public hearing drew about 60 residents to the Boothbay Harbor Town Office July 8. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

BBHWP hearing draws crowd, expired permit concerns

The room was packed and emotions were high July 8 at Boothbay Harbor planning board’s public merit review hearing for Boothbay Harbor Waterfront Preservation’s (BBHWP) East Side Park amended site plan application. First, the board unanimously deemed BBHWP’s…

'Round Town

Heat

To mow or not to mow, that is the question! It’s a toss up, but it’s hot and it’s dry. The grass is long and if I mow there will be a raking party for sure. But keeping the grass long in extended dry spells with high heat, I think, helps to protect the grass from…

Boothbay Harbor prepares for 700-drone light show July 17. Courtesy of Northern Lights Drone Shows

RESCHEDULED: A show by the community, for the community: 700 drones set to light the Harbor

UPDATE: Due to the weather report of rain on Saturday, July 18, this event has been rescheduled to Friday, July 17 at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 18 at 9:30 p.m., 700 drones will light up the sky over downtown Boothbay Harbor, creating a spectacular 17-minute aerial…

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Antique auto show: American gems

Fun-filled Fourth on the Common

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

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Camden Opera House Blue Café presents American Idol finalist Jonny Brenns

Camden Opera House

Free Film! Andre, The Seal Who Came Home at the Camden Opera House

Camden Opera House

Navigating Mid Coast Maine

Cocktails & Chrome August 29th at Boothbay Railway Village! Tickets on Sale Now!

Boothbay Railway Village Museum

Watch the New Episode: Chasing Time with Tim Lewis featuring Renys Department Store

Boothbay Region TV & Media Center

Boat America!

Upcoming @ BHML—July

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library

‘Shanty Man’ Geoff Kaufman, in Concert at the Sail, Power, and Steam Museum, August 1

Sail Power & Steam Museum

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BRHS Champions of Change commentary

Fire and lockdown drill procedures at BRHS

Boothbay Region High School is meant to be a place of learning, growth, and community.…

Harpist Rhiannon Skye to perform at A Midsummer Night's Dream

The date is drawing near, and there are still a few tickets left for the…

The Waldo Theatre

Ukranian quartet DakhaBrakha Aug. 2

DakhaBrakha, of Kyiv, Ukraine at the Waldo Aug. 2. Used with artist permission; no credit given.

The Waldo is excited to have DakhaBrakha ( DAH-kah-BRAH-kah) - a world-music quartet from Kyiv…

Maine Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day to be observed in Boothbay Harbor, other locations July 21

Communities from Downeast through Southern Maine…

Then meets now: Kevin Johnson chronicles Boothbay peninsula’s transformation

Kevin Johnson's presentation at the Southport Town Hall on July 13. EMMA BENVENUTO/Boothbay Register

Monday, July 13, Southport Town Hall welcomed…

Potter family receives Edgecomb's 'Spirit of America' award

Spirit of America Foundation is a…

Motorcycle vs. motor vehicle crash with injuries in Boothbay Harbor

On Wednesday, July 15, at about 7:08 p.m., Boothbay Harbor Police…

Salt ’n Spar

Who remembers the Dodge Inn restaurant?

A promotional postcard from the late 1950s, or early 1960s showing the Dodge Inn in Edgecomb..

How many of you remember Dodge Inn, a much-loved steak and seafood restaurant on the banks…

Sheriff's Department might resume temporarily assisting Boothbay Harbor police staffing

Lincoln County Sheriff's Department is considering a…

Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Junior Program

A recent presentation and instruction session at the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club. Courtesy of PC Liz Rettemaier, BHYC

Summer is in full swing at the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, as we approach the half-way mark…

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital

Relaunching Diabetes Support Group

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is relaunching its Diabetes Support Group, offering free meetings for…

Right whale event at Harbor Theater

Filmmaker Cheryl Dean close to mom and calf in a scene from the documentary “The Right Whale: Tales of Resilience and Hope," screening at the Harbor Theater July 26. Courtesy of the theater and documentary filmmakers

While Southern right whales show signs of recovery, their Northern cousins face mounting threats from…

Camden Opera House

Noel Paul Stookey and A.S. Aubrey: An evening of music, poetry and hope

Courtesy of J. Scott Lapp, Rubicon Theater

Legendary folk musician Noel Paul Stookey, best known as one-third of…

Chewonki Scales and Tails at the Southport Library

Come join us at the Southport Memorial Library located at 1032 Hendricks Hill Road in…

NHTSA reminds drivers: Obeying speed limits is the law, lives depend on it

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Enforcement Specialist, Deputy Jeff Rogers, alongside regional partner agencies, at a recent traffic safety summit in New Hampshire. Courtesy of LCSO

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic…

OPERA HOUSE AT BOOTHBAY HARBOR

Bluegrass from The Henhouse Prowlers

The Henhouse Prowlers. Opera House. July 29. Got tickets? Photo: Stephanie Heath

It is not often that a musical band’s bio includes working with the US State Department. But for the…

Maine Constitution exhibit at Southport Memorial Library

Part of Southport Memorial Library's Maine Constitution Exhibit. Courtesy photo

As we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence,…

From the assistant editor

Is that all there is?

About this time next month, when Wiscasset's non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with whoever eyed town land for a…

Boothbay selectmen interested in resources for aspiring tourism entrepreneurs

Over a year ago, Boothbay and Boothbay Harbor joined an…

Boothbay Region Historical Society and Friends of the Southport Historical Society

Groups partner to present ‘An Evening of Stories; with News Center Maine’s Don Carrigan’ July 28

Don Carrigan, reporter for News Center Maine for several years, will speak about his television career and other topics on Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Southport Town Hall. Courtesy photo

On Tuesday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Southport…

Sunday breakfast at American Legion Hall

Are you ready for breakfast? On Sunday, July 19, breakfast is “on” from 7:30 to 9:30 at the…

Make ‘good trouble’ rally and standout July 18

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Community Coalition unveils bold vision to transform Miles Family Birth Center into a national model for rural maternity care

The Miles Delivers Action Coalition has released a…

Joe's Journal

A real mess

As the Graham Platner cluster-flop reverberates through the Pine Tree State, Will Rogers’ famed prophecy came true, again. He…

Tides

Thursday, 07/16
12:57 AM	High	11.81`
7:12 AM	Low	-1.37`
1:40 PM	High	10.24`
7:22 PM	Low	-0.17`

Friday, 07/17
1:51 AM	High	11.56`
8:02 AM	Low	-1.18`
2:31 PM	High	10.32`
8:17 PM	Low	-0.05`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Tides

Thursday, 07/16
12:35 AM	High	11.12`
7:00 AM	Low	-1.29`
1:18 PM	High	9.64`
7:10 PM	Low	-0.16`

Friday, 07/17
1:29 AM	High	10.88`
7:50 AM	Low	-1.11`
2:09 PM	High	9.72`
8:05 PM	Low	-0.05`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Rockland Tides

Thursday, 07/16
12:35 AM	High	12.40`
7:01 AM	Low	-1.64`
1:18 PM	High	10.79`
7:12 PM	Low	-0.24`

Friday, 07/17
1:29 AM	High	12.15`
7:52 AM	Low	-1.43`
2:10 PM	High	10.84`
8:07 PM	Low	-0.15`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

Belfast Tides

Thursday, 07/16
12:29 AM	High	12.63`
6:53 AM	Low	-1.36`
1:08 PM	High	11.24`
7:08 PM	Low	-0.06`

Friday, 07/17
1:23 AM	High	12.38`
7:45 AM	Low	-1.14`
2:01 PM	High	11.28`
8:03 PM	Low	0.04`

Marine Forecast
Data courtesy of NOAA

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