Education

Brave and curious lovers of local history are invited by Lincoln County Historical Association to experience a new event, "Shades of the Past," at the 1761…

The cast of the Lincoln Academy and Heartwood production of "Into the Woods" opens Oct. 24 at the Poe Theater of Newcastle. Courtesy of Heartwood

Lincoln Academy will soon present the popular musical "Into the Woods," by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, in collaboration with Heartwood Theater, who is sharing…

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The Alternative Organizational Structure (AOS) 98 board welcomed new members and moved forward on establishing policies June 24.

The…

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A handful of letters are at the heart of a Community School District (CSD) predicament since April, when the Board of Trustees…

Officer Larry Brown gifts sophomore Addie Barter, 15, with a copy of "Looking Back Vol 2." so she can learn about her great uncle, Gordon Tibbetts. Courtesy of Larry Brown

Boothbay Region high schooler Addie Barter, 15, has gained national recognition for her commitment to the Boothbay region and involvement with local veterans, but a…

Courtesy of Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District

Announcing Maine Department of Environmental Protection’s Basic & Advanced Erosion Control Practices Certification course on Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Wiscasset Community Center. Registration…

Harbor Theater

“The Last Class,” screening at the Harbor Theater here in Boothbay Harbor on Monday, Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m., is the documentary made during Robert Reich’s last semester teaching his course, “Wealth…

Our Blue Planet

Boothbay Region Clean Drinking Water Initiative is bringing "Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey" to the Harbor Theater on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. The movie is free to…

Courtesy of the Lincoln County Historical Association, Maine.

In celebration of Pumpkinfest, Lincoln County Historical Association will present a special demonstration of  the work of the colonial cooper on Oct. 11 and 12…

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The Community School District schools are ready for the new school year. Director of Facilities Dave Benner…

Bill Gerencer shows attendees a stream of an AI-powered ground fish identifier that can classify fish type, age, size, and location. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

After 45 years spent in local waters, Bill Gerencer is sharing his experiences in his new coming-of-age memoir, “Working Waterfront: A Fish Tale.” The atmosphere Sept. 17 at Boothbay…

Castle Tucker. Courtesy of HNE

Peek into the nooks and crannies of Castle Tucker on the final Behind Closed Doors tour of the season Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.  Whether you are a first time or repeat visitor…

Six inducted into BRHS chapter of NHS

National Honor Society (NHS) welcomed six new Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) inductees Sept. 18 in the gymnasium. The new members, all juniors, are Allan (A.J.) Crocker, Ronan Drage, Cole…

Boothbay Sea and Science Center kicks off South Bristol School's Marine Week

Boothbay Sea and Science Center (BSSC) in East Boothbay hosted just over 60 students, teachers and faculty of South Bristol School (SBS), pre-K through eighth grade, for a first-of-its-kind whole…

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From left: Abi Iverson (Development Director); Senate President Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick; Jenn Caron (Executive Director); Priscilla Congdon (Founder); and Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol; in front of murals inspired by children of previous years at Coastal Kids Preschool in Damariscotta. Courtesy photo

On Thursday, Sept. 11, Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, and Senate President Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, met with child care…

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Boothbay-Wiscasset Regional Adult Education is excited to launch its first school-year enrichment program, running from October 2025 through May 2026.…

Local resources are available to help give your furry friends the best healthcare, such as Mattie, 13, who was adopted from Midcoast Humane ten years ago. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

With all the joy our furry friends bring us, it's natural we want to give them the best healthcare. However, this can become hard when costs pile up, especially for…

Abigail Orchard

Abigail Orchard, daughter of Jennifer and Eric Orchard and a Boothbay Region High School senior, was recently named a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Guests peruse Boothbay Region Historical Society artifacts during an event at the Leach House. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

“The past is a foreign country,” food historian Sandra Oliver told guests Sept. 13 at Boothbay Region Historical Society’s (BRHS) open house and fundraiser at Leach House (“Old Gray House”). There…

Kids and adults: join the Seacoast Community Orchestra today! Courtesy of Jenny Begin

Area musicians are invited to play music with the Seacoast Community Orchestras this fall. Adults and children, experienced players and those less experienced, are invited to…

Weaver Susan Perrine showcases her craft during an exhibition at Boothbay Railway Village Museum. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Visiting Boothbay Railway Village Museum (BRV), guests are transported into the past through the museum's collection of historical buildings and antique transportation…

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The Parent-Teacher Organization is putting on the annual Boothbay Region Elementary School Book Fair, Sept. 29 through Oct. 3. We are looking for volunteers.

Volunteers do need to fill out…

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The Community School District unanimously approved a $20 increase in educational technician substitute pay at their Sept. 9 meeting. The move raised the rate from $130…

Mike Arsenault sits at his desk.

In Technology Director Mike Arsenault’s office at the Yarmouth School Department, papers and boxes sat on his desk — some of it swag from the tech company MagicSchool,…

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BRUNSWICK — Beginning September 15, several MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH) programs currently situated at 66 Baribeau Drive in Brunswick will relocate to the…

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Lifelong learning has been shown by many research studies to fight cognitive decline in our senior citizens across all socio-economic strata. 

Coastal…

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For 24 years, Coastal Senior College (CSC) has served lifelong learners in Lincoln and Knox counties. The College launches its 16-course Fall Semester during the week…

The 1762 Bowman House. Courtesy of Historic New England

Historic New England’s 1762 Bowman House in Dresden is set in a landscape that has seen many changes over the past 263 years. The only constant is the Kennebec River.…

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As Coastal Senior College (CSC) continues to extend its role in the active lifelong learning community in Lincoln and Knox counties and beyond, the College kicks off…

Students from across the Boothbay region get ready for another successful school year with some community help. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay RegisterISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Community Resource Council (CRC)’s annual Set for Success event returned for its 14th year at Boothbay Region Elementary School (BRES) on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The gymnasium was packed with 34…

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Cordula Mathias speaking at The Holocaust and Human Rights Center in Augusta recently. Courtesy photo

Cordula Mathias, administrator of the Bettinson Art and Literary Trust, will present a PowerPoint presentation slide show with information about the genesis of the Brenda Bettinson

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All AOS 98 schools will be providing breakfast and lunch to all students free of charge for the 25/26 school year. Each student receives one main entrée item, fruit and…

Haiku poet/author Maggie Dewane. Courtesy of Barbara Mogel

Join author and poet Maggie Dewane for a nature-inspired poetry workshop and reading from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Community Room at the Rockland Public Library at 80 Union…

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The Community School District (CSD) Board of Trustees approved a new tuition agreement with Edgecomb Aug. 14. Starting July 1, it lasts three years and applies to grade…

Drawing by and photo courtesy of Cynthia Dias.

Coastal Senior College, serving Lincoln and Knox counties, is accepting registrations for its fall courses. Classes will begin in mid-September. Two art classes will be offered this fall term, one…

Selectboard chair Sarah Whitfield presents John Merry a plaque to recognize his 50 years of service to the town. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

The Wiscasset selectboard Aug. 19 unanimously accepted the Future of the Schools Committee's (FSC)…

BHML closed out its summer reading challenge with an ice cream social that had kids and adults indulging in a sweet treat. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Everyone was screaming for ice cream as Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library celebrated the end of its summer reading challenge Aug. 15 with a social on the lawn, sponsored by Blanchard’s Creamery.…

"Vertical Playpen," left, and "Cat Walk," right, are two of the elements in the new challenge course at BRHS. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) students will gain a new perspective this year — one from 40-feet in the air. The school's brand-new…

Midcoast Literacy tutor Kathleen works one-on-one with her 2nd grade learner. Katie Clark photo

Midcoast Literacy, a nonprofit that provides free literacy tutoring to people of all ages, is holding two training sessions for new volunteer tutors this fall: one for volunteers who want to work…

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Student drop-off…

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Coastal Senior College (CSC), serving lifelong learners in midcoastal Maine from Wiscasset…

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The next Ocean on Tap is Thursday, Aug. 21 starting at 6 p.m. at Footbridge Brewery, 25 Granary Way in Boothbay Harbor. Science writer Leah Campbell of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences will…

Finding Our Voices
Rachel Louise Snyder

New York Times contributing opinion writer Rachel Louise Snyder will be discussing her award-winning manifesto, “No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us.”…

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The Community School District (CSD) moved forward on creating a new subcommittee during a meeting Aug. 12. The School Committee gave Alternative Organizational…

Lauren Miller of the Maine Department of Marine Resources talks sharks with the help of a preserved porbeagle shark fin. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

With a splash of education and fun, Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s (BHML) Ocean Day event Aug. 12 celebrated its third successful year. Community members gathered on the library lawn to learn…

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MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital (MHLH) is now accepting applications for its fall 2025 certified nursing assistant (CNA) Training Program. The free, seven-week course will…

Courtesy of Shri Verrill

Shorelines are among our most valuable natural resources, but coastal and inland waterfront erosion raises concerns alongside increased storms, flooding, and rising sea…

Future of our schools committee
Boothbay Region High School. File photo

Meeting Friday, Aug. 8, Future of our Schools Committee (FOSC) reviewed a one-page summary of initial findings of its high school status quo subcommittee which will be…