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Boothbay Sea and Science Center
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Last week at the BSSC was filled with lots of fun and field trips as we learned about the similarities and differences between the North Pole and South Pole. We kicked off the week focusing on…

Debra Arter - "August Garden" - mixed media collage. Arter will be holding a class on the art of collage at MAG. Courtesy of the gallery

Summer is the perfect time to pull out the paints and pencils, and even tissue and glue, for experimentation or to develop one’s creative talents. Upcoming classes at the Maine Art Gallery…

Bowdoin International Music Festival
The Jupiter Quartet. Todd Rosenberg photo

The internationally esteemed Jupiter String Quartet, a uniquely intimate ensemble built around family bonds, will present two distinctive programs at the 2026…

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As a rising senior at BRHS, I am…

Veggies to Table kicked off its expanded educational offerings with "Tiny Farmers," an opportunity for children to get their hands dirty while learning about the process of growing food. Courtesy of Erica Berman.

Alongside fresh food, “Veggies to Table” is serving up knowledge to Lincoln County residents with expanded youth and adult educational programming. Founded in 2019, the Newcastle-based nonprofit…

Friends of Thai Daughters
A group of the newest arrivals at the Friends of Thai Daughters residential program in Mae Chan, displaying a poster for FTD’s Sunflower Dream Trip Sweepstakes. Courtesy of Ellen James

Enter to win a dream trip anywhere in the world — 100% of proceeds wupport At-Risk Girls in Thailand.

Trevett-based anti-trafficking nonprofit Friends of Thai…

Photographer and photo archivist Kevin Johnson. Courtesy photo
On Monday, July 13, at 7 p.m. at the Southport Town Hall, the Hendricks Hill Museum, Southport, presents Kevin Johnson, photographer and photo archivist at the Penobscot Marine Museum at the…
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 two upcoming programs relating to the environment.  First is a…

Longtime Boothbay Region High School STEM teacher Chip Schwehm (above) stands in his classroom, where he spent 22 years teaching students the value of hands-on learning, problem-solving and craftsmanship before retiring this year.

Boothbay Region High School is saying goodbye to the man behind one of its most hands-on classrooms. On the lower level of the school, Chip Schwehm — better known to generations of students as Mr…

BRHS 2026 graduates and chaperones at their Project Graduation outing. Courtesy photo

Project Graduation for the Boothbay Region High School Class of 2026 was a tremendous success! This parent-led tradition provides…

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With 11 cemeteries dotting the Boothbay region, residents are no strangers to gravestones, but Maine author and historian Ron Romano’s new book “Stories from…

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Have you ever heard of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, otherwise known as “trash island?” “Trash island” refers to an island-like pile of trash that doubles Texas’s size that floats in the middle…

The University of Rhode Island in…

Bruce Springsteen at Harvard Square Theatre. Barry Schneier photo

Boston, MA: "The Airwaves Belonged to the People: WBCN and The American Revolution" is coming to Maine. The acclaimed documentary chronicles the early days of the legendary Boston-based rock…

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We’ve been having tons of fun learning at the Boothbay Sea and Science Center. Last week, we explored how animals have evolved unique…

"Young Washington" opening at Harbor Theater July 3. Courtesy of the venue

"Toy Story 5" - (PG; 1 hour, 42 minutes) - The toys are back and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (voice of…

Boothbay Region Art Foundation
New member Steven Schutz’s stained glass work, “Cathedral of Thyself,” is on view this month at BRAF. Courtesy of the venue

The Boothbay Region Art Foundation (BRAF) is delighted to welcome the community to its July Members Exhibit, a sizzling celebration of local creativity on view now through Sunday, July 19.

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Too many students are sustaining injuries while participating in sports at Boothbay Region High School (BRHS). In the 2024-2025 season, two BRHS girls’ basketball players tore their ACLs, and this…

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Brynna Nelson of Edgecomb, a member of the class of 2027 majoring in biomedical engineering, was named to the university's dean's list for…

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The first week of…

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June 19, the Community School District (CSD) school committee voted 5-1 to authorize Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98 Superintendent Robert…
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June 16, Community School District (CSD) trustees raised concerns about the impact students who go to CSD schools under student transfer agreements (superintendent…
Book cover courtesy of the Bremen Library

The Bremen Library will be hosting author/photographer Jack Montgomery on Thursday, June 25 at 5:30 for a discussion of his…
Boating

In the spirit of Safe Boating Week…

2026 Southport Central School graduates, from left,Jonah Fessenden, Aurora Wallace and Shepherd Grififth. Courtesy of Eileen Higgins.

Southport Central School held their graduation ceremony for 3 sixth graders and end-of-the-year celebration at Newagen Inn on Thursday, June 18.

The SCS 6th graders, Jonah Fessenden,…

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MaineHealth is offering a certified nursing assistant (CNA) apprenticeship training program, providing a paid pathway for individuals interested in beginning a health care career. 

The…

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Thirteen Edgecomb Eddy sixth graders graduated June 18 in an hour-long ceremony in the school gymnasium. The Class of 2026 is as follows: Oliver Averill, Logan Barter, Therin Barter-Petersen,…

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Last year, according to the K-12 School Shooting Database, almost 150 students were killed or wounded by a shooter on school grounds in the United States. The year before that, over 270. Already…

Join other "Tiny Farmers" at Veggies to Table June 23. Courtesy photo

On Tuesday, June 23, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Veggies to Table welcomes children ages 5–9 and their caregivers to the farm for “Tiny Farmers,” a fun, educational, and and interactive morning of seed…

Katerina Nein of Boothbay received…

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Forty-two Boothbay Region Middle…

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June 10, Community School District (CSD) school committee recognized the results of the CSD budget validation referendum vote, which passed in both …
Cameron Payson, left, and Rose Campbell present the class statistics. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Registe

Decorated caps, fun and funny gifts, class stats, history and individual prophesies are the name of the game at the annual Class Day held the morning of graduation at Boothbay Region High School…

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The summer 2026 Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC)…

BRHS 2026 Graduation
Madeleine Andreasen

Good afternoon, my name is Maddie…

Boothbay Region Elementary School students in a Hearty Roots adventure. Courtesy of Hearty Roots.

Hearty Roots, a nature-based youth…

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Sarah Harris

Throughout high school, I have…

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Eleanor Marshall

Good afternoon, everyone. My name…

Libby Reed’s “Selfies” class invites students to explore self-portraiture. At Bootbay Region Art Foundation

Whether you are a seasoned artist looking to grow your skills or a total novice convinced you can't draw a straight line, the Boothbay Region Art Foundation’s (BRAF) roster of summer art classes…

This joyful Westport Island garden brings color and whimsy into the yard. Courtesy of Christine Hopf-Lovette

The popular Gardens of Lincoln County tour, presented by Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA), returns on Saturday, June 27 with “A Westport Island Adventure,” a self-guided exploration of…

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The Class of 2026 was honored June 12 with the car parade. The 43 graduates rode through Boothbay Harbor in cars, jeeps, trucks and fire trucks and on a Harley-Davidson;  all vehicles except…

Maine Art Gallery
"Over the Horizon" by Eric Hopkins. Courtesy of the artist

A highlight of the 2026 season at Maine Art Gallery in Wiscasset is a curated group exhibition of 10 esteemed artists, “Song of the Wild: Honoring the Natural Beauty and Wildlife of Maine.” It…

BRHS Grand March 2026. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

The century-plus-old tradition at graduation time called the Grand March and Alumni Ball for Boothbay Region High School seniors continued Thursday, June 11 at Porter Memorial Gymnasium. The…

Rose Campbell returns to her seat after receiving one of several awards and scholarships during Awards Night June 10. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Region High School held its annual Awards Night Wednesday, June 10 to recognize seniors who received scholarships and awards before their graduation on Friday, June 12. Also, BRHS juniors…

CTL eighth graders graduated on Wednesday, June 3rd, in a ceremony celebrating them at the school. Courtesy photo

The Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb celebrated its 31st eighth-grade graduation on Wednesday, June 3rd. It was an evening that celebrated the graduating students by having each…

BRTV

BRTV Station Manager Lang Sheppard has announced that the station will be streaming Awards Night (June 10 at 6 pm.), Grand March (June 11 at 7 p.m.) and Graduation (June 12 at 2 p.m.) to the BRHS…