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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…
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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. 

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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)…

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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…

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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…

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Busy as can be blowing up balloons on June 9. KEVIN BURNHAM/Boothbay Register

They started at 11 a.m. but by 11:30 on Tuesday, June 9, dozens of blue and gold balloons had already been tied up, strung together and hung up in Porter Memorial Gymnasium. "They" were members of…

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The Maine State Aquarium has fin-tastic news: opening day for the 2026 season is June 17. The aquarium will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and…

Nevaeh Morin, left, Camla Dunbar, and Allyson Warren celebrated their graduation from Boothbay-Wiscasset Regional Adult Education at Barrett Park on June 6. Anina Halter, not pictured, also graduated. Courtesy photo

Boothbay-Wiscasset Regional Adult Education celebrated the graduation of four adults who completed the High School Equivalency Tests (…

A scene from "1776." Courtesy of Harbor Theater and Sony Pictures

Dr. Benjamin Franklin: “John (Adams), really. You talk as if independence were the rule. It's never been done before. No colony has ever broken from the parent…

A site instructor leads Midcoast Literacy’s Read With Me program. Jennifer Burgess photo

Midcoast Literacy, a non-profit that provides free literacy programs to people of all ages, is seeking a part-time instructor for its Read With Me program in Lincoln County. The site instructor…

Southport Historical Society
Capt. Mark Colby welcoming passengers aboard the Balmy Days II. Courtesy image

On June 15 at 7 p.m. Southport Town Hall, Captain Mark Colby will share details of the life of his seafaring family, from the time of the War of Independence, through the Civil War, the Old…

Historic New England
Wiscasset's Castle Tucker on a day in June, 2022. Chris Erickson photo

Celebrate the start of summer at Bowman House in Dresden, Castle Tucker and Nickels-Sortwell House in Wiscasset on Historic New England’s annual Open House, Saturday, June 6. Free guided tours…

CTL student writers, clockwise from top, Cora Coleman, Cora Tindal, and Ronan Sleith were honored by the Sarah Mook Poetry Contest. Courtesy of CTL

Student poets from the Center for…

A large Lion's Mane jellyfish was spotted in Boothbay Harbor May 26. Courtesy of Cricket Klein

Standing in the Footbridge parking lot in Boothbay Harbor May 26, Cricket Klein of Edgecomb was throwing a ball into the water for her dog, Sophie, when she heard the…
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The 41 members of Boothbay Region…

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When they send their children to school each day, parents are entrusting their treasures to an institution with a sacred duty to protect them, Rachel Waite said outside Wiscasset School Department…

Rivers Healy, Lily Billings and Aiden Nunan cut a ceremonial ribbon May 22 to unveil the school's new compost system. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

It was a moment almost a year in the making, but student team “The Compost Questers” unveiled Southport Central School’s new composting system for its community…